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Northwestern State secures 76-68 win against SE Louisiana

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Micah Thomas’ 18 points helped Northwestern State defeat SE Louisiana 76-68 on Sunday. Thomas shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Demons (2-7, 1-1 Southland Conference). Justin Redmond scored 17 points while going 6 ... Read More »

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Capitals place goalie Charlie Lindgren, forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals placed goalie Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve Sunday night before their game against Columbus. Washington recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goalie Clay Stevenson from Hershey of the American Hockey League. Lindgren (upper body) was a late scratch Friday night before a 4-3 shootout loss at ... Read More »

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Belmont beats Middle Tennessee 83-62

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Nic McClain’s 20 points helped Belmont defeat Middle Tennessee 83-62 on Sunday. McClain shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Bruins (9-1). Tyler Lundblade added 15 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 3 ... Read More »

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No. 7 Maryland scores 10 points in less than a minute to beat Minnesota in double OT, 100-99

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Saylor Poffenbarger had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 7 Maryland scored 10 straight points with less than a minute remaining in double overtime to beat Minnesota 100-99 on Sunday. Oluchi Okananwa had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Terrapins (11-0, 1-0 in the Big Ten), who trailed 99-90 with ... Read More »

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Ravens lose grasp on first place when Likely TD turns into a drop

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Isaiah Likely clasped his hands around the football in the end zone and took a couple of steps forward. The referee signaled a touchdown, and the Baltimore Ravens and their fans began to celebrate the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter of a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. An instant later, ... Read More »

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Louisiana Tech defeats Ecclesia 89-37

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kaden Cooper scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech beat Ecclesia 89-37 on Sunday. Cooper added eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Bulldogs (5-3). Avery Thomas scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. AJ Bates had 14 points, while adding 10 assists. The Royals were led in scoring by ... Read More »

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Davis’ career-hight 36 points sends Hofstra careening past stunned Pitt 80-73

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cruz Davis scored a career-high 36 points on 14-of-25 shooting with five 3-pointers and Hofstra was in control most of the way in beating Pitt 80-73 on Sunday. It was the first meeting between the two teams. Davis added seven assists and his 14 baskets were nearly half of Hofstra’s total as ... Read More »

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Fulks, UCF overwhelm Towson in 86-61 win

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

Themus Fulks scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half and 10 UCF players scored before halftime as the Knights beat Towson 86-61 on Sunday. The Knights (8-1) never trailed. Jamichael Stillwell scored 15 points and UCF’s bench scored 32 and nearly outscored Towson’s starters (37 points). The Knights shot 55% (31 of ... Read More »

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Raiders QB Geno Smith injures shoulder vs. Broncos and is replaced by Kenny Pickett

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and was replaced by Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter. The Raiders initially said Smith was questionable to return and then ruled him out late in the game. He was 13 ... Read More »

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Another miserable season in the A-T-L as Falcons lock up eighth straight losing record

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — As the final seconds ticked away on a thoroughly dismal performance, at least the Atlanta Falcons didn’t have to worry about hearing any more boos from the home fans. Most of them had long since headed for the exits. The Falcons locked up another losing season and were officially eliminated from playoff ... Read More »

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Yang, rookie from China, earns first NBA start

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Yang Hansen, the 7-foot-1 rookie out of China, made his first NBA start in a game Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hansen, picked 16th overall in last summer’s draft, moved into the starting lineup after the Trail Blazers primary centers — Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III — missed the game. ... Read More »

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