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With Mbappé injured, Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García impresses with a hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Gonzalo García scored his first, second and third goals in La Liga for Real Madrid on Sunday with his hat trick dominating a 5-1 rout of Real Betis. The 21-year-old forward was making a rare start in place of the injured Kylian Mbappé, the league’s top scorer, who is sidelined with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames’ Beecher, Jets’ Stanley suspended one game each for roughing
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The NHL’s department of player safety suspended Calgary Flames forward John Beecher and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Logan Stanley one game each for separate roughing incidents Sunday. Beecher caught Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron off-guard with a punch while he was restrained by two linesmen at 13:15 in the first period of Calgary’s 4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lee scores 17 and makes clutch play to help No. 2 Texas survive No. 15 Mississippi 67-64
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jordan Lee scored 17 points, including a clutch layup and free throw late in the game, helping No. 2 Texas hold off a big rally by No. 15 Mississippi for a 67-64 win Sunday. Texas (17-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led by 19 early in the third quarter and by 15 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams’ 32 lead Missouri State past New Mexico State 89-82
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Kobi Williams’ 32 points led Missouri State over New Mexico State 89-82 on Sunday. Williams shot 8 of 11 from the field, including 7 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Bears (9-5, 3-0 Conference USA). Keith Palek III added 16 points while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants owner John Mara gets a game ball after 34-17 victory over Cowboys 34-17 in season finale
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara got a season-ending gift from his team three months into his cancer treatment. Mara got a game ball in an emotional locker room scene after the Giants beat the rival Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday to finish their lost season on a two-game winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans rookie QB Cam Ward to have more tests on his injured throwing shoulder
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Cam Ward will have more tests on his injured right shoulder when the Tennessee Titans return home following their season finale. Interim coach Mike McCoy said he would provide “a better answer down the road” as to the extent of Ward’s injury. The No. 1 overall pick landed on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fuller scores 21 and Long Island beats Chicago State 74-55
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Jamal Fuller’s 21 points helped Long Island defeat Chicago State 74-55 on Sunday. Fuller added seven rebounds and five assists for the Sharks (8-7, 2-0 Northeast Conference). Jomo Goings scored 15 points while going 4 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic cuts ties with the PTPA players’ association he co-founded
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Novak Djokovic is cutting ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, a group he co-founded that sued the sport’s governing bodies last year, writing on social media Sunday that “my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.” The 24-time Grand Slam champion announced at the 2020 U.S. Open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Benjamin scores 23 to help Fairfield secure 83-75 victory over Niagara
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Brandon Benjamin had 23 points to lead Fairfield to an 83-75 victory over Niagara on Sunday. Benjamin added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Stags (9-7, 1-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Deuce Turner shot 5 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marie-Philip Poulin scores twice as Victoire rally to beat the Frost 3-2 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Abby Roque tied it with 29 seconds left with goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens off for an extra attacker, Marie-Philip Poulin scored her second goal of the game 3:12 into overtime and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2 on Sunday. Poulin skated through the defense and beat goalie Maddie Rooney with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randall’s 25 lead Quinnipiac over Mount St. Mary’s 80-69
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Grant Randall scored 25 points as Quinnipiac beat Mount St. Mary’s 80-69 on Sunday. Randall added five rebounds for the Bobcats (11-5, 4-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Asim Jones scored 17 points while going 7 of 13 from the field. Amarri Monroe shot 4 of 14 from the field, including 1 ... Read More »
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