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Edwards and Reid combine for 62, Timberwolves win 125-115 to snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Naz Reid had 20 of his 29 in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Miami 125-115 on Saturday night and snap the Heat’s four-game winning streak. Julius Randle finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen F. Austin knocks off Southeastern Louisiana 73-63
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Lateef Patrick and Keon Thompson scored 17 points apiece in Stephen F. Austin’s 73-63 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Patrick grabbed seven rebounds for the Lumberjacks (12-2, 5-0 Southland Conference). Thompson added five rebounds. Ahamed Mohammed scoed nine points for the Lumberjacks, who picked up their seventh straight win. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFC South championship will be decided by the other 2 division teams on final day of regular season
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
The NFC South champion will be decided by the two teams that aren’t in the race for the division title. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 on Saturday to stay alive in the playoff race. The Buccaneers (8-9) need New Orleans (6-10) to beat or tie Atlanta (7-9) on Sunday to clinch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson’s 20 lead Lafayette past Loyola Maryland 79-64
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Shareef Jackson had 20 points in Lafayette’s 79-64 win over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. Jackson also had six rebounds for the Leopards (4-11, 1-1 Patriot League). Caleb Williams went 7 of 12 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 20 points. Andrew Phillips had 19 points and went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riqui Puig undergoes ACL surgery, expected to return for 2027 season start in MLS
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery on his left knee. The team said Saturday that Puig is expected to make a full recovery and be ready to rejoin the Major League Soccer team for the start of next season in July 2027. The surgery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soumaoro’s 16 help Western Carolina down Furman 80-77 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Julien Soumaoro and Marcus Kell scored 16 points apiece and Western Carolina beat Furman 80-77 in overtime on Saturday. Soumaoro also had eight rebounds for the Catamounts (5-8, 1-1 Southern Conference). Marcus Kell went 7 of 14 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to add 16 points. Cord ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern State secures 74-68 win against New Orleans
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Chris Mubiru had 16 points in Northwestern State’s 74-68 win over New Orleans on Saturday. Mubiru added three steals for the Demons (4-10, 2-3 Southland Conference). Willie Williams scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds and three steals. Landyn Jumawan also scored 13 points. Jakevion Buckley led the Privateers (5-10, 2-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-7 and stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dawson hits late 3 and Carroll’s block help Morehead State beat SIU Edwardsville 73-72
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Jon Carroll and Chase Dawson each scored 17 points in Morehead State’s 73-72 victory over SIU Edwardsville on Saturday. Dawson made a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left to give the Eagles a 73-71 lead. Darius Robinson Jr. made 1 of 2 free throws with eight seconds left for the Cougars before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones scores 14 as UNLV defeats Air Force 67-39
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyrin Jones’ 14 points helped UNLV defeat Air Force 67-39 on Saturday. Jones added six rebounds for the Rebels (7-6, 2-0 Mountain West Conference). Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 12 points, going 5 of 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Howard Fleming Jr. shot 4 for 7, including 1 for 3 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dowd’s double-double helps Troy beat South Alabama 59-49
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Thomas Dowd scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in Troy’s 59-49 victory against South Alabama on Saturday. Dowd added three blocks for the Trojans (10-5, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference). Cobi Campbell scored 15 points while finishing 5 of 12 from 3-point range and added three steals. Theo Seng finished with ... Read More »
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