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Brzovic scores 23, Charleston takes down Hofstra 67-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Ante Brzovic scored 23 points as Charleston beat Hofstra 67-61 on Thursday night. Brzovic also had 11 rebounds for the Cougars (13-3, 3-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Derrin Boyd scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 9 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kendall Bostic’s double-double helps Illinois women beat No. 23 Iowa 62-57
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kendall Bostic had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Genesis Bryant scored seven of her 12 points in the fourth quarter and Illinois beat No. 23 Iowa 62-57 on Thursday night. Illinois (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) won its second series meeting in the last 10 games, including a 90-86 win at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville secures 74-59 victory against Bellarmine
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Robert McCray scored 15 points as Jacksonville beat Bellarmine 74-59 on Thursday night. McCray also contributed five rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Dolphins (8-7, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jakari Spence added 12 points while shooting 4 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 28 as UMBC downs NJIT 87-64
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Johnson’s 28 points helped UMBC defeat NJIT 87-64 on Thursday night. Johnson added five assists for the Retrievers (9-8, 1-1 America East Conference). Regimantas Ciunys scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Josh Odunowo went 6 of 10 from the field to finish with 12 points. Sebastian Robinson led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magee’s 24 lead Drexel past Stony Brook 67-51
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Kobe Magee’s 24 points helped Drexel defeat Stony Brook 67-51 on Thursday night. Magee shot 9 for 13, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Dragons (10-6, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Yame Butler shot 3 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IU Indianapolis wins 95-61 against Detroit Mercy
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jarvis Walker’s 20 points helped IU Indianapolis defeat Detroit Mercy 95-61 on Thursday night. Walker shot 6 for 11, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Jaguars (6-12, 2-5 Horizon League). Sean Craig scored 19 points and added five rebounds and seven assists. DeSean Goode went 7 of 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harrison Smith’s weekly coffee with the coach is part of a special season for Vikings veteran safety
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Kevin O’Connell saw an opportunity earlier this season to needle Harrison Smith, little did they realize this innocuous razzing would turn into a standing weekly meeting between the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and the longest-tenured player on his team. The connection between the boss and the veteran safety, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard leaves Orange Bowl, being evaluated by medical staff
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish’s medical staff. Leonard went into the medical tent on the Notre Dame sideline with about two minutes left in the half after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurley’s 23 lead Vermont past UMass-Lowell 67-63
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — TJ Hurley scored 23 points as Vermont beat UMass-Lowell 67-63 on Thursday night. Hurley shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Catamounts (9-8, 2-0 America East Conference). Ileri Ayo-Faleye scored 17 points while going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildfires force Rams, Vikings to head to Arizona for their intriguing wild-card playoff matchup
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay got calls from Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips during the past week, but they had nothing to do with their teams’ upcoming wild-card playoff game. Friendship is much bigger than football, and McVay’s former colleagues were just making sure everything was all right with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History made: Habib is 1st Lebanese player in Open era to play in a Grand Slam men’s singles draw
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hady Habib isn’t likely to find anything too daunting at the Australian Open now that he’s become the first Lebanese player in the Open era t o reach a Grand Slam men’s singles draw. He advanced through three rounds of the qualifying at Melbourne Park, winning his third match in a ... Read More »
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