January 11th, 2026
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Wisconsin gets QB in portal by landing Colton Joseph from Old Dominion, Colorado adds elite receiver

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

Quarterback Colton Joseph is heading to Wisconsin after throwing for more than 2,500 yards and eclipsing 1,000 yards rushing at Old Dominion this season. Joseph announced his decision Sunday with an X post that included the message, “On Wisconsin.” It was a big weekend for Colorado coach Deion Sanders, too. The Buffaloes received several commitments ... Read More »

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Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun return to a Nuggets team needing healthy bodies after Jokic’s loss

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun are returning from lengthy injury absences Sunday in Brooklyn, bringing good news to a Denver team desperate for healthy bodies after the loss of Nikola Jokic. Coach David Adelman said both players showed improvements in recent days and would test themselves during warmups. The Nuggets then ... Read More »

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Infielder Paul DeJong and New York Yankees agree to minor league contract, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Paul DeJong and the New York Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a deal that includes a $1 million salary if he’s added to the 40-man roster. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday ... Read More »

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Sanchez’s 18 lead Central Connecticut State over New Haven 72-61

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Melo Sanchez had 18 points in Central Connecticut State’s 72-61 victory over New Haven on Sunday. Sanchez went 6 of 8 from the field (6 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Blue Devils (7-6, 1-1 Northeast Conference). Jay Rodgers added 17 points and had seven assists. Darin Smith Jr. ... Read More »

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Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Cunha rescues Man United but Amorim unhappy with club

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool and Manchester City were stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League on Sunday. Harrison Reed’s spectacular strike in the seventh minute of stoppage time earned Fulham a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Craven Cottage. And Enzo Fernandez poked home an equalizer in the 94th at the ... Read More »

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Kahlil Singleton scores 20 as Canisius holds off Sacred Heart 82-78

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kahlil Singleton had 20 points to lead Canisius to an 82-78 victory over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Singleton shot 4 for 11 (1 for 8 from 3-point range) and 11 of 11 from the free-throw line for the Golden Griffins (7-8, 2-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Bryan Ndjonga added 19 points ... Read More »

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Real Madrid forward Gonzalo García impresses with a hat trick in 5-1 rout of Betis

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 »

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Will Johnston scores 20 to lead Richmond past Fordham 83-75

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Will Johnston scored 20 points — all in the second half — to help Richmond beat Fordham 83-75 on Sunday. Johnston added six rebounds and six assists for the Spiders (11-4, 1-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). AJ Lopez added 16 points and three steals. Mike Walz went 5 of 7 from the ... Read More »

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Kevair Kennedy scores 20 to lead Merrimack to 73-66 victory over Manhattan

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Kevair Kennedy scored 20 points as Merrimack beat Manhattan 73-66 on Sunday. Kennedy also contributed eight rebounds and seven assists for the Warriors (9-7, 5-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ernest Shelton totaled 16 points, six rebounds and three steals. Tye Dorset hit two 3-pointers and scored 15. Fraser Roxburgh and ... Read More »

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No. 24 Michigan State women end Illinois’ 11-game win streak with 81-75 victory

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kennedy Blair had 19 points, Rashunda Jones and Grace VanSlooten each scored 15 and No. 24 Michigan State ended Illinois’ 11-game win streak with an 81-75 victory on Sunday. Blair made 4 of 10 shots and 11 of 12 free throws for the Spartans (14-1, 3-1 Big Ten Conference), who ... Read More »

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Taina Mair, Toby Fournier lead Duke women to 82-68 win over No. 18 Notre Dame

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Taina Mair scored 23 points, Toby Fournier added 20, and Duke defeated No. 18 Notre Dame 82-68 on Sunday, extending the Blue Devils’ winning streak to six games. Mair’s season-high output was her most in two seasons. She made 7 of 12 shots overall, 4 of 4 3-pointers and all five ... Read More »

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