National Sports
Strong, Fudd star as top-ranked UConn rolls past St. John’s for 32nd consecutive victory
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong scored 19 of her 24 points in the first half as No. 1 UConn topped visiting St. John’s 88-43 on Wednesday night to extend its winning streak to 32 games. Azzi Fudd had 16 points and extended her streak of consecutive made free throws to 34. KK Arnold added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hubbard scores 30, Mississippi State tops Oklahoma 72-53 for sixth straight win
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard racked up 30 points, Achor Achor grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds, and Mississippi State took down Oklahoma 72-53 on Wednesday. Hubbard was 11-for-22 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (10-5, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who won their sixth straight game. It was his third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donaldson’s 21, Reneau’s 18 lead Miami over Wake Forest 81-77
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Tre Donaldson scored 21 points, and Malik Reneau added 18 as Miami survived a late-game surge to beat Wake Forest 81-77 on Wednesday. Donaldson shot 7 of 10 from the field, dished out six assists, and went 6 of 6 at the free-throw line, including two free throws with nine seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaloni Cambridge scores career-high 41 points, No. 19 Ohio State tops Illinois 78-69
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge scored a career-high 41 points, 29 in the second half, and No. 19 Ohio State defeated Illinois 78-69 on Wednesday night, snapping the Illini’s 10-game home winning streak. Cambridge scored 12 of Ohio State’s 16 points in the third quarter and the Buckeyes took a 52-46 lead into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speed, Loyola (MD) defeat Army 84-76 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Braeden Speed scored 19 points, including five in the overtime, and Loyola (MD) beat Army 84-76 on Wednesday. Speed added nine rebounds for the Greyhounds (5-11, 1-2 Patriot League). Jacob Theodosiou added 16 points on 5 for 12 shooting (1 for 3 from 3-point range), and also had seven rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allenspach’s 18 lead George Mason past Fordham 67-58
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Riley Allenspach scored 18 points as George Mason beat Fordham 67-58 on Wednesday. Allenspach added five rebounds for the Patriots (15-1, 3-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jermahri Hill scored 11 points and added six rebounds. Kory Mincy shot 4 for 10 to finish with 10 points. The Patriots picked up their sixth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stewart scores career-high 31 points to lead short-handed Pistons past Bulls, 108-93
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points to help the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night. Detroit won for the fourth time in five games despite playing without All-Star Cade Cunningham (wrist) and fellow starters Tobias Harris (hip) and Jalen Duren (ankle). Stewart, who had his previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Figure skater Alisa Efimova’s Olympic dream hinges on last-minute U.S. citizenship approval
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alisa Efimova stepped off the ice and slipped into a jacket, an American flag patch on her left sleeve impossible to miss, after a brilliant performance with pairs partner Misha Mitrofanov at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night. Efimova hopes to be representing the stars and stripes at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kameron Taylor’s 24 points leads UNC Asheville over Longwood 72-61
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kameron Taylor scored 24 points off the bench as UNC Asheville beat Longwood 72-61 on Wednesday. Taylor added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-10, 1-2 Big South Conference). DJ Patrick added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc. Justin Wright had 11 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks sign LT Charles Cross to 4-year extension. He’s expected to return from injury for playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have finalized a four-year contract extension with left tackle Charles Cross. The contract runs through the 2030 season and includes $75 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Cross, 25, was already under contract through 2026 because the Seahawks exercised his fifth-year option earlier in the season. “It means ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kahmare Holmes puts up 27 in Wofford’s 97-85 win over UNC Greensboro
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Kahmare Holmes scored 27 points as Wofford beat UNC Greensboro 97-85 on Wednesday. Holmes shot 8 of 13 from the field and 10 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (11-5, 3-0 Southern Conference). Nils Machowski scored 16 points and Chace Watley added 14 off the bench. The Spartans ... Read More »
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