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Hughes, Boston University defeat Lafayette 77-73 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Sam Hughes scored a career-high 23 points, with six coming in overtime, as Boston University knocked off Lafayette 77-73 on Wednesday. Trailing 64-62, Hughes was fouled with 4.7 seconds left in regulation. He made the first free throw and missed the second, but he secured the rebound and sank a jumper to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kierra Wheeler scores 16 points and No. 22 West Virginia women rally past Arizona State 53-43
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kierra Wheeler scored 16 points and No. 22 West Virginia rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Arizona State 53-43 on Wednesday night. Arizona State led 37-34 through three quarters and the score was tied at 41 with 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter. A 3-pointer by Sydney Shaw gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neely scores 22, grabs program-record 22 rebounds in UNC Greensboro’s 85-78 win over VMI
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Justin Neely had 22 points and a program-record 22 rebounds in UNC Greensboro’s 85-78 win against VMI on Wednesday night. Donald Whitehead Jr. scored 18 points, going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Spartans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marshall scores 25 off the bench, La Salle takes down Dayton 67-64
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaeden Marshall’s 25 points off of the bench led La Salle to a 67-64 victory over Dayton on Wednesday. Marshall shot 7 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Explorers (7-13, 3-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Josiah Harris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos are an underdog to Patriots as Bo Nix’s injury impacts odds
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Denver would be a slight favorite if quarterback Bo Nix was healthy and ready to play Sunday in the AFC championship game, but the Broncos instead are fairly substantial underdogs to New England. It’s a development that has caused some head shaking in the sports betting industry. The Broncos would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Keys reaches the Australian Open third round, fellow American Pegula joins her
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Madison Keys survived a tough second-set challenge on Thursday but overcame fellow American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Australian Open. After sweeping through the first set, the ninth-seeded Keys fell behind 5-2 in the second set but rallied for the victory at John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday night. The 7-foot Veesaar had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels (15-4, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had lost three of four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jarrett Stidham steps in for injured Bo Nix as J.K. Dobbins returns to practice for Broncos
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver’s offensive backfield looked a whole lot different Wednesday when Jarrett Stidham stepped in at quarterback for injured starter Bo Nix and running back J.K. Dobbins returned to practice for the first time since foot surgery two months ago. Stidham will get his first start in two years Sunday when the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor’s 27 lead UNC Asheville over South Carolina Upstate 83-69
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Kameron Taylor’s 27 points helped UNC Asheville defeat South Carolina Upstate 83-69 on Wednesday night. Taylor shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 12 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (9-12, 3-4 Big South Conference). Justin Wright added 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Madison Keys reaches the third round at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Madison Keys survived a stiff second-set challenge on Thursday but overcame fellow American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Australian Open. After sweeping through the first set, the ninth-seeded Keys fell behind 5-2 in the second set but rallied for the victory at John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holmes’ 36 lead Wofford past Samford 88-78
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Kahmare Holmes’ 36 points led Wofford over Samford 88-78 on Wednesday. Holmes shot 10 for 16 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 14 of 18 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (13-7, 5-2 Southern Conference). Nils Machowski scored 14 points while going 5 of 7 (3 for 4 from ... Read More »
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