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SGA scores 39 as Thunder win 140-129 to hand short-handed Hawks their 7th straight defeat

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 140-129 on Monday night. Chet Holmgren had 24 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and Jalen Williams added 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the NBA-leading Thunder (28-5). ... Read More »

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Severson, Greaves carry the travel-delayed Blue Jackets past the Senators, 4-1

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Damon Severson had a goal and an assist, Jet Greaves made 27 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Monday night for their third straight victory. The NHL pushed back the starting time a half-hour to 7:30 p.m. after the Blue Jackets’ late arrival because of ... Read More »

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Allen’s 27 points, 10 rebounds help Cavaliers overcome Wembanyama, Spurs 113-101

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jarrett Allen had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 113-101 on Monday night. Cleveland had seven players score in double figures. Evan Mobley scored 16 points and Darius Garland added 15 points and 11 assists. Wembanyama had ... Read More »

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Columbus Blue Jackets down Senators 4-1 after late arrival in Ottawa

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

OTTAWA — Damon Severson had a goal and an assist for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 4-1 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Monday. The Blue Jackets didn’t arrive in Ottawa until late afternoon because of mechanical issues with their plane. The start of the game was pushed back half an hour. Denton ... Read More »

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Brunson’s double-double helps the Knicks outlast Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, 130-125

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jalen Brunson capped a 28-point, 10-assist performance with a driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06, and the New York Knicks surged in front late to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night. OG Anunoby had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Mohamed Diawara scored a career-high 18 ... Read More »

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Roy hits 15 FTs, scores 27 points to help Oklahoma State beat Bethune-Cookman 103-77

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Anthony Roy made all 15 of his foul shots and scored a season-high 27 points, Parsa Fallah had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Oklahoma State beat Bethune-Cookman 103-77 on Monday night. Roy has hit 34 straight free throws dating to Nov. 19 in a 103-95 win over South Florida. Vyctorius ... Read More »

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Calvin Pickard makes 41 saves in the Oilers’ 3-1 win over the Jets

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 41 saves to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Monday night. Max Jones, Jack Roslovic and Zach Hyman — into a empty net — scored for the Oilers. The are 20-14-6 overall and 4-2-0 in their last. Connor McDavid assisted on Hyman’s goal to ... Read More »

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Hornseth scores 16 as Northern Iowa defeats Valparaiso 58-48

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Will Hornseth’s 16 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Valparaiso 58-48 on Monday. Hornseth added seven rebounds for the Panthers (10-3, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Trey Campbell scored 12 points while going 3 of 7 from the floor, and Ben Schwieger had nine points and finished 4 of 6 from the ... Read More »

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SFA knocks off East Texas A&M 75-48

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Lateef Patrick’s 17 points helped SFA defeat East Texas A&M 75-48 on Monday. Patrick shot 6 for 14 for the Lumberjacks (10-2, 3-0 Southland Conference). Keon Thompson scored 15 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Narit Chotikavanic shot 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 ... Read More »

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SFA knocks off East Texas A&M 75-48

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Lateef Patrick’s 17 points helped SFA defeat East Texas A&M 75-48 on Monday. Patrick shot 6 for 14 for the Lumberjacks (10-2, 3-0 Southland Conference). Keon Thompson scored 15 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Narit Chotikavanic shot 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 ... Read More »

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SFA knocks off East Texas A&M 75-48

By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025

COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Lateef Patrick’s 17 points helped SFA defeat East Texas A&M 75-48 on Monday. Patrick shot 6 for 14 for the Lumberjacks (10-2, 3-0 Southland Conference). Keon Thompson scored 15 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Narit Chotikavanic shot 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 ... Read More »

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