February 15th, 2026
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Holloway paces Alabama’s balanced attack in 89-75 win over South Carolina

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aden Holloway scored 20 points and Labaron Philon Jr. and reserve Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each scored 19 points and Alabama beat South Carolina 89-75 on Saturday night for the Crimson Tide’s fourth consecutive win. Holloway finished 6-of-9 shooting, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, Philon was 5 of 8 — ... Read More »

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JT Toppin puts on low-post masterclass in No. 16 Texas Tech’s OT win over No. 1 Arizona

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Tech’s JT Toppin had already scored three baskets in overtime so the next time he got the ball, Arizona’s defense collapsed, trying to make anyone besides the preseason All-America selection beat them. Toppin obliged. The 6-foot-9 forward whipped the ball back out to the perimeter where Donovan Atwell was waiting. ... Read More »

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Darius Acuff Jr., Billy Richmond III have career nights as No. 21 Arkansas beats Auburn

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Darius Acuff Jr. tied a career high with 31 points and Billy Richmond III scored a career-high 25 to lead No. 21 Arkansas past Auburn, 88-75 on Saturday night. Acuff, who shot 10 of 15 from the field and 7 of 10 from 3-point range, made three straight 3-pointers early in ... Read More »

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Padres sign ex-Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos, pitchers Canning and Márquez, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with outfielder Nick Castellanos and right-handers Griffin Canning and Germán Márquez, a person with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Padres hadn’t announced the deals, which are pending physicals. After finishing with 90 wins ... Read More »

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Ball and Karaban lead No. 6 UConn to a 79-75 win over Georgetown

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Solo Ball had 20 points and Alex Karaban scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 6 UConn held off a second-half rally and beat Georgetown 79-75 on Saturday night. Silas Demary Jr. had 15 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and freshmen Braylon Mullins and Eric ... Read More »

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Thomas, Lewis help No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State 70-66 in Nashville

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Thomas and Sam Lewis each scored 13 points and No. 15 Virginia beat Ohio State 70-66 on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena in the Nashville Hoops Showdown. The Cavaliers (22-3) extended their winning streak to six. Bruce Thornton scored 28 points for Ohio State (16-9). He also had an assist, ... Read More »

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Bhatia’s big birdie runs helps him combat the wind and lead at Pebble Beach

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia played Pebble Beach by the book in accommodating weather with such a blistering start that he threatened to run away with the tournament by building a five-shot lead at the turn. But then a cool day turned into a cold one, more spectators holding coffee cups than beer ... Read More »

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Shapovalov beaten by Shelton in Dallas Open semifinals, loses third set in tiebreaker

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

DALLAS — Second-seeded American Ben Shelton is moving on to the men’s singles final at the Dallas Open, but not before a tense and physically demanding semifinal against Canadian Denis Shapovalov on Saturday. Shelton dropped the opening set 6-4, then bounced back with 6-4, 7-6 (4) victories in the two-hour, 36-minute match. Shelton will face ... Read More »

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Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton set for Dallas Open final between the world’s highest-ranked Americans

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Top-seeded Taylor Fritz beat Marin Cilic in straight sets and No. 2 Ben Shelton rallied past defending champion Denis Shapovalov on Saturday night, setting up a Dallas Open final between the world’s highest-ranked Americans. Fritz had 22 aces in his 7-6(5), 7-6(3) victory, while Shelton sparked his game with a scintillating ... Read More »

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No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats’ second straight loss

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — JT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday. Texas Tech (19-6, 9-3 Big 12) beat the No. 1 team for the third time in school history. ... Read More »

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Hubbard scores 32 points to lead Mississippi State past Ole Miss

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 32 points, Achor Achor scored 18, and Mississippi State ended a three-game skid by beating Ole Miss 90-78 on Saturday. Hubbard finished 12-of-16 shooting and Achor went 6 of 8. Jayden Epps added 12 points for Mississippi State (12-13 4-8 SEC). The Bulldogs shot 57% (33 of 58). ... Read More »

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