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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 »
Be the first to comment!Australia loses openers in contentious Ashes finale, needs 89 runs for 4-1 series win over England
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia lost openers Travis Head and Jake Weatherald in a heated and contentious end to the morning session on the last day of the Ashes, cutting the target to 89 runs required for a 4-1 series win over England. Australia was 71-2, chasing 160 for victory, at lunch Thursday after Weatherald was ... Read More »
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