January 15th, 2025

National Sports

San Francisco secures 81-72 win over Portland

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 19 points in San Francisco’s 81-72 win against Portland on Thursday. Thomas shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Dons (14-4, 4-1 West Coast Conference). Marcus Williams scored 17 points while ... Read More »

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Miller’s 16 help Portland State beat Eastern Washington 64-59

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Terri Miller Jr. had 16 points in Portland State’s 64-59 win over Eastern Washington on Thursday. Miller had seven rebounds for the Vikings (9-6, 1-1 Big Sky Conference). Tre-Vaughn Minott scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Isaiah Johnson shot 4 of 10 from the field, ... Read More »

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Payne scores 23 as Idaho knocks off Sacramento State 80-67

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jack Payne had 23 points in Idaho’s 80-67 victory over Sacramento State on Thursday. Payne added five rebounds for the Vandals (7-9, 2-1 Big Sky Conference). Kristian Gonzalez went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Tyler Linhardt had 13 points and ... Read More »

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Tait-Jones’ 25 lead UCSD past Cal Poly 95-68

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones’ 25 points helped UCSD defeat Cal Poly 95-68 on Thursday. Tait-Jones shot 6 of 9 from the field and 13 for 14 from the line for the Tritons (14-2, 4-0 Big West Conference). Hayden Gray scored 21 points while shooting 8 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) ... Read More »

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Futrell scores 24 as Lindenwood beats Tennessee State 72-62

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Anias Futrell scored 24 points as Lindenwood beat Tennessee State 72-62 on Thursday. Futrell also contributed 10 rebounds and three steals for the Lions (7-9, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Nathan Johnson Jr. scored 11 points while shooting 3 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 ... Read More »

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Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered at service for breaking barriers

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Respected Ohio attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a celebration of life Monday for his decades of service to the state and its capital city. Espy died on Jan. 4 at age 81 after a brief illness. Espy, a Democrat, broke racial barriers as the first ... Read More »

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Sevilla scores 18 as UC Davis knocks off CSU Fullerton 63-53

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Connor Sevilla’s 18 points helped UC Davis defeat CSU Fullerton 63-53 on Thursday night. Sevilla added five rebounds for the Aggies (9-7, 3-2 Big West Conference). Ty Johnson scored 15 points and added three steals. Pablo Tamba shot 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw ... Read More »

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Georgia QB Carson Beck enters transfer portal and delays NFL draft plans, reports say

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia quarterback Carson Beck appears to be rethinking his plans for 2025, less than two weeks after announcing he would enter the NFL draft. Beck, who has one year of eligibility remaining, has entered the transfer portal and plans to complete his college career at another school, On3 and ESPN reported ... Read More »

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Suarez, Williams lead No. 24 California women past 21st-ranked NC State 78-71

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Marta Suarez had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, Kayla Williams added 15 points, six assists and five rebounds, and No. 24 California held off 21st-ranked NC State 78-71 on Thursday night. Ionna Krimili added 15 points and hit a timely 3-pointer over Aziaha James with 4:56 left after ... Read More »

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OHL Roundup: Loshko’s hat trick lifts IceDogs over Spirit 7-2

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Andrei Loshko had three goals and an assist as the Niagara IceDogs thumped the Saginaw Spirit 7-2 on Thursday in the Ontario Hockey League. Braidy Wassilyn had a five-point night with a goal and four assists for Niagara (24-12-3). Blake Arrowsmith, Kevin He and Sean Doherty also scored, while Ethan Czata, ... Read More »

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Porter’s 17 lead Liberty over Sam Houston 76-68

By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Colin Porter’s 17 points helped Liberty defeat Sam Houston 76-68 on Thursday night. Porter had five assists and three steals for the Flames (14-2, 2-1 Conference USA). Taelon Peter shot 6 for 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. ... Read More »

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