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Thijs De Ridder’s 17 points leads No. 17 Virginia past Boston College 73-66

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored 17 points, Malik Thomas had 14 and No. 17 Virginia held off Boston College 73-66 on Saturday. Chance Mallory added 11 points for the Cavaliers (18-3, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference). Donald Hand Jr., son of former Cavaliers’ star Donald Hand (1998-01), led the Eagles (9-12, 2-6) with 20 ... Read More »

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Jones’ 26 lead Wagner over Fairleigh Dickinson 75-72 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Nick Jones scored 26 points as Wagner beat Fairleigh Dickinson 75-72 in overtime on Saturday. Jones shot 8 of 15 from the field and went 9 for 9 from the line for the Seahawks (7-13, 2-7 Northeast Conference). Jaden Baker scored 16 points while going 6 of 13 (2 of ... Read More »

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MacKinnon scores twice to become the 1st 40-goal scorer of the season, Avalanche blank Red Wings 5-0

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league’s first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings on Saturday. MacKinnon also had an assist, giving him 699 for his career. He failed to score in the previous five games, ... Read More »

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New Bills coach Brady fills defensive coordinator job by hiring Leonhard

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills hired Jim Leonhard as their defensive coordinator under new head coach Joe Brady on Saturday. The 43-year-old Leonhard spent the past two seasons with the Denver Broncos, including last year as the team’s assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator. “Jim’s vision for what he wants ... Read More »

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Templin scores 18 as Utah State beats San Diego State 71-66

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Karson Templin scored 18 points off the bench to lead Utah State over San Diego State 71-66 on Saturday. Templin added seven rebounds for the Aggies (18-3, 9-2 Mountain West Conference). Adlan Elamin scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 12 from the floor with eight rebounds. Michael Collins Jr. shot ... Read More »

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West Indies beat South Africa in rain-hit T20 shootout

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The West Indies got a consolation win off South Africa after rain reduced their Twenty20 match to a shootout at the Wanderers on Saturday. South Africa won the series 2-1 and the West Indies won the last match by six runs on the DLS method in a thrilling finish. Rain delayed the ... Read More »

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Carroll, Borovicanin lead Xavier past DePaul, 68-66

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Tre Carroll led Xavier with 21 points and Filip Borovicanin hit the game-winning buzzer beater as the Musketeers defeated DePaul 68-66 on Saturday. Carroll had six rebounds for the Musketeers (12-10, 4-7 Big East Conference). Borovicanin scored 16 points while going 6 of 11 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line ... Read More »

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Nwoko’s 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Nwoko scored 21 points as LSU outlasted South Carolina 92-87 in overtime on Saturday. LSU (14-8, 2-7 Southeastern Conference) outscored the Gamecocks 14-9 in overtime and went 21 of 25 from the free-throw line. Rashad King finished with 18 points for LSU, while Marquel Sutton added 16 points and eight ... Read More »

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Purdue Fort Wayne defeats Robert Morris 83-71

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Corey Hadnot II’s 21 points helped Purdue Fort Wayne defeat Robert Morris 83-71 on Saturday. Hadnot also added seven rebounds for the Mastodons (14-9, 8-4 Horizon League). DeAndre Craig scored 19 points and added five rebounds. Maximus Nelson shot 3 for 6 from beyond the arc and 5 of 5 ... Read More »

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Curry leads Army over Holy Cross 69-68

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Curry scored 27 points to lead Army and secured the victory with a jump shot with 15 seconds remaining as the Black Knights took down Holy Cross 69-68 on Saturday. Curry also had five rebounds for the Black Knights (10-13, 4-6 Patriot League). Jorn Everson scored 11 points while ... Read More »

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AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan signs new deal to 2031

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan secured the long-term future of Mike Maignan after the goalkeeper signed a new deal to 2031 on Saturday. Maignan had an immediate impact after joining Milan from Lille in 2021 to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma, who left to Paris Saint-Germain. The France international helped Milan win Serie A in his first ... Read More »

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