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Harden scores 23 in Cavaliers debut, Mitchell leads with 35 in 132-126 win over Kings
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 23 points in his Cavaliers debut and Donovan Mitchell had 35 to lead Cleveland to a 132-126 victory over Sacramento on Saturday night, sending the Kings to their 12th straight loss. Harden was acquired by Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for Darius Garland and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afghanistan wins toss, bats against New Zealand at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand on Sunday in what shapes as the toughest group at the T20 World Cup. Both teams are placed in Group D that also includes last tournament’s finalist South Africa and two associate nations — Canada and the United Arab Emirates. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seth Trimble stuck with UNC. The reward was a huge shot to shock Duke in an epic rivalry finish
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Seth Trimble always tried to keep his focus looking forward in what hasn’t always been the smoothest of four-year stays at North Carolina, from limited minutes and uncertain playing roles to injury. Maybe that all made him perfect for this moment Saturday night — perched in the corner in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd most triple-doubles in NBA history
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Jokic got another game ball from his Denver Nuggets teammates after yet another triple-double. This one, though, was a bit more special than the others. It made some NBA history. Jokic had 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to pass Oscar Robertson for No. 2 on the league’s career list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrington Hargress, Sebastian Rancik lead Colorado to 78-70 victory over Arizona State
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Barrington Hargress had 23 points, Sebastian Rancik came off the bench to post a double-double and Colorado beat Arizona State 78-70 on Saturday night. Hargress made 10 of 15 shots with a 3-pointer for the Buffaloes (14-10, 4-7 Big 12 Conference), who finished off a season sweep of the Sun Devils ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eason scores 26 as Rockets beat Thunder 112-106
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106 on Saturday. Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple-double of the season and No. 10 for his career. Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets’ Alperen Sengun apologizes publicly for directing gender-based insult at female official
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun publicly apologized for directing a gender-based insult at official Jenna Reneau during a loss Wednesday night to the Boston Celtics. Sengun was upset about non-call on a drive while the Rockets were on their way to a 114-93 home loss. He took his frustrations out on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draxl lifts Canada past Brazil in deciding match of Davis Cup qualifier
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Playing on a bad ankle didn’t stop Liam Draxl from winning the deciding singles match in straight sets to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Brazil in a first-round, best-of-five Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday. Draxl, of Newmarket., Ont., moved Canada into the second round of qualifiers by defeating Gustavo Heide 6-3, 6-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Embiid scores 33, Maxey adds 29 and the 76ers beat the Suns 109-103 for 6th win in 7 games
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the cold-shooting Phoenix Suns 109-103 on Saturday night. The 76ers have won six of their last seven games, bouncing back from a 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Suns lost for the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd-most triple-doubles as Nuggets top Bulls 136-120
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to pass Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game skid with a 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. It was Jokic’s 182nd regular-season triple-double, 19th this season and second in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Otega Oweh scores 21, Kentucky beats No. 25 Tennessee 74-71
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points to lead Kentucky to a 74-71 win over No. 25 Tennessee on Saturday night. The Wildcats (17-7, 8-3 SEC) overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to complete a regular-season sweep of the Volunteers. Kentucky won 80-78 at Tennessee on Jan. 17. Kentucky led for just four minutes ... Read More »
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