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Denker scores career-high 33 points to lead Northern Colorado to stunning 86-81 win over Colorado

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Quinn Denker scored a career-high 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting, grabbed eight rebounds and distributed eight assists and Northern Colorado pulled the road upset beating Colorado 86-81 on Sunday. Ibu Yamazaki scored 19 points and Brock Wisne scored 13 for Northern Colorado. Reserve true freshman Isaiah Johnson scored 19 of his ... Read More »

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Columbia wins 90-82 over North Florida

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Noland had 27 points in Columbia’s 90-82 victory over North Florida on Sunday. Noland shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Lions (10-3). Miles Franklin scored 19 points and added seven rebounds. ... Read More »

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Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw at Africa Cup as France great Zidane watches Algeria go through

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Defending champion Ivory Coast and five-time winner Cameroon drew 1-1 after a mighty tussle at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Algeria reached the last 16 with prominent fan Zinedine Zidane again watching on. Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo might have won the late game with the last kick, only ... Read More »

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B.J. Edwards’ first triple-double highlights SMU’s 110-63 rout of Cal State Fullerton

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

DALLAS (AP) — B.J. Edwards had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the first triple-double of his career and SMU rolled past Cal State Fullerton 110-63 on Sunday, improving to 9-0 at home. Freshman Jermaine O’Neal Jr. scored a season-high 21 points off the bench and four other Mustangs reached double digits in ... Read More »

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Tampa Bay’s playoff chances are growing slimmer, but still alive despite fourth straight loss

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David delivered a speech to his teammates in the locker room following Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Baker Mayfield wanted to keep the contents of that message in-house, but the quarterback of the reeling Buccaneers indicated that the veteran’s words were clear that ... Read More »

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Brate-hood: Raptors, Warriors coaches commemorate Dejan Milojevic together

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

TORONTO — After the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors played each other on Sunday, the teams’ coaching staffs raised a glass in honour of their friend and colleague Dejan Milojevic. Milojevic was an assistant coach with Golden State when he died in January 2024 at the age of 46 after he had a heart ... Read More »

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McMahon’s 21 points pace No. 15 Ole Miss women over Alcorn State

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 21 points, and Ole Miss pulled away in the second half to defeat Alcorn State 64-44 on Sunday. The No. 15 Rebels used a decisive third quarter to create separation, outscoring Alcorn State 20-5 after taking a six-point lead into halftime. Ole Miss maintained control the rest of ... Read More »

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Liberty outlasts Florida International 97-94 in OT in Conference USA opener

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Brett Decker Jr. had 27 points and Kaden Metheny scored seven of his 25 in overtime as Liberty rallied to beat Florida International 97-94 on Sunday in a Conference USA opener. Decker shot 9 of 18 from the field, including 5 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from ... Read More »

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Blakes’ 21, Mitchell’s 16 power No. 12 Vanderbilt women past Stonehill 109-50

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes racked up 21 points and dished seven assists, Aiyana Mitchell added 16 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and No. 12 Vanderbilt rolled past Stonehill 109-50 on Sunday. The Commodores finished their nonconference slate at a perfect 13-0, their third-best start in program history. They were last 13-0 or better in ... Read More »

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Thomas Batties II scores 22 to lead Harvard to 78-69 victory over Colgate

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Thomas Batties II’s 22 points helped Harvard defeat Colgate 78-69 on Sunday. Batties also contributed seven rebounds and three steals for the Crimson (7-7). Chandler Pigge scored 18 points while shooting 8 for 15, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. Tey Barbour shot 7 for 10, including 4 for ... Read More »

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Ndongo notches double-double as Georgia Tech defeats Florida A&M 89-65

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

Baye Ndongo had a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double, Chas Kelley III added 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting, and Georgia Tech rolled past Florida A&M 89-65 on Sunday. The Yellow Jackets (9-4) won their fourth straight game, and six players reached double-digits. Akai Fleming (12 points), Kowacie Reeves Jr. (11), Mouhamed Sylla (11), and Lamar Washington (10) ... Read More »

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