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Chaos at Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal players walk off field to protest penalty
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The Africa Cup of Nations final has gone to extra time after finishing 0-0 in a chaotic end which saw Senegal players walk off the field when host Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw led his team off the field on Sunday while Moroccan fans celebrated and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oakland secures 88-63 victory over Green Bay
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tuburu Niavalurua had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Isaac Garrett added 17 points and added 10 rebounds as Oakland beat Green Bay 88-63 on Sunday to snap the Phoenix’s five-game win streak. Ziare Wells finished 6 of 7 from the field and finish with 14 points, five rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mateo Pulcini wins Latin America Amateur in a playoff. His next stop is the Masters
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Mateo Pulcini made a pair of big par putts over the final hour and finished with a 3-foot par save on the second playoff hole to win the Latin America Amateur Championship on Sunday, earning the Argentine a spot in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open. Pulcini, at 25 the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Hey, NFL: What’s a catch? Once again, many football fans, coaches and commentators are questioning the definition of a catch after a disputed interception helped eliminate the Buffalo Bills from the playoffs in a 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Josh Allen’s deep pass to Brandin Cooks in overtime was wrestled out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina’s Staley on playing at Coppin State: I think it’s good on all fronts
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dawn Staley’s visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena. The only hint of disappointment came when Staley was told that LSU drew even more fans at Coppin State back in 2023. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berry helps Louisville rally from 13-point deficit to beat North Carolina State 88-80 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Imari Berry scored 33 points and No. 9 Louisville rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to beat North Carolina State 88-80 in overtime Sunday for its 11th consecutive victory. Skylar Jones’ 17 points helped carry the Cardinals (18-3, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who went from trailing by 13 to leading 54-51 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — College football leaders gave every indication Sunday that they remain stuck in a yearlong debate about expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 16 or beyond. Commissioners and school presidents met on the eve of the College Football Playoff title game, facing a Friday deadline from ESPN — the $7.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iturbe’s 26 lead American past Army 78-67
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Julen Iturbe had 26 points in American’s 78-67 victory over Army on Sunday. Iturbe added five rebounds for the Eagles (11-8, 4-2 Patriot League). Greg Jones scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Madden Collins had 14 points and shot 6 for 12, including 0 for 4 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stailee Heard’s triple-double highlights Oklahoma State women’s 86-58 drubbing of No. 19 Iowa State
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard had 18 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists and Oklahoma State routed No. 19 Iowa State 86-58 on Sunday, sending the reeling Cyclones to their fifth consecutive loss. It was Heard’s first career triple-double and the third in Oklahoma State history. She is averaging 20.8 points over the past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curt Cignetti has brought Indiana to national championship game in just 2 years
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti built a winner right away with a recruiting strategy built for a new era of college football. Turns out, he’s not the only one with a knack for bringing talent to the Hoosiers. On the eve of Indiana’s first trip to the national title game, Cignetti recalled telling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker scores 22 as Florida Atlantic defeats Temple 79-73
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Josiah Parker had 22 points and 12 rebounds off of the bench to help lead Florida Atlantic past Temple 79-73 on Sunday. Xander Pintelon scored 12 points and added eight rebounds for the Owls (13-6, 5-1 American Athletic Conference). Devin Vanterpool shot 5 for 16, including 1 for 6 from beyond the ... Read More »
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