January 2nd, 2026
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Beniers scores twice in Kraken’s 4-1 win over Predators

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Matty Beniers scored twice during the Seattle Kraken’s three-goal first period and Philipp Grubauer stopped 24 shots in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The win gave the Kraken five victories in their past six games, coming on the heels of a stretch where they lost 10 of ... Read More »

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De La Cruz Monegro scores 26 as Cal State Fullerton beats UC Santa Barbara 95-84

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro scored 26 points as Cal State Fullerton beat UC Santa Barbara 95-84 on Thursday night. De La Cruz Monegro finished 5 of 10 from the field and 14-for-14 from the line to go with six rebounds for the Titans (6-9 , 1-2 Big West). Bryce Cofield ... Read More »

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Cal Poly wins 67-65 over UC San Diego

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

Hamad Mousa’s 26 points helped Cal Poly defeat UC San Diego 67-65 on Thursday. Mousa also had nine rebounds for the Mustangs (6-9, 2-1 Big West Conference). Peter Bandelj scored 15 points, going 5 of 12 (3 for 8 from 3-point range). Alex Chaikin finished with 17 points for the Tritons (11-3, 1-1). Bol Dengdit ... Read More »

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Murray State wins 81-77 against UIC

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Fredrick King had 18 points in Murray State’s 81-77 win against UIC on Thursday. King added 16 rebounds and three blocks for the Racers (12-3, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Javon Jackson added 15 points while going 5 of 16 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range. Mason Miller shot ... Read More »

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Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football’s final four is set

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — When Indiana met Oregon in October, the game served as the best test yet of whether the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder or a program that was here to stay. They met that challenge with a double-digit win that snapped Oregon’s 18-game home winning streak. Next week comes a rematch ... Read More »

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LSU football coach Kiffin attends Tigers’ women’s hoop game as Ole Miss beats Georgia at Sugar Bowl

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin attended the No. 5 Tigers’ women’s basketball game on Thursday night as his former team — Mississippi — was taking on Georgia in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Sugar Bowl. Kiffin and women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey emerged from the tunnel ... Read More »

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Chambliss, Carneiro lift Mississippi past Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl and into CFP semifinals

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put No. 6 Mississippi in front for good in a 39-34 victory over third-ranked Georgia in a College Football Playoff in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday ... Read More »

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Mississippi beats Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi beats Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Guerra scores 24 in Idaho State’s 97-84 victory against Sacramento State

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Jamison Guerra scored 24 points as Idaho State beat Sacramento State 97-84 on Thursday. Guerra had six assists for the Bengals (8-6, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Lachlan Brewer scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Connor Hollenbeck shot 5 for ... Read More »

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Miller’s 24 help Montana State take down Northern Colorado 89-75

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jed Miller’s 24 points helped Montana State defeat Northern Colorado 89-75 on Thursday. Miller added six rebounds for the Bobcats (7-7, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Davian Brown shot 6 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 21 points. Jeremiah Davis ... Read More »

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Stacker scores 15 as Southeast Missouri State downs Eastern Illinois 68-59

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Braxton Stacker scored 15 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Eastern Illinois 68-59 on Thursday. Stacker had five rebounds for the Redhawks (7-7, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference). BJ Ward went 4 of 9 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) to add 11 points. Andre Washington led the ... Read More »

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