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Reports: Star free agent Kyle Tucker opts to sign with Dodgers over Blue Jays

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing star free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. According to multiple reports, the four-time all-star and World Series champion is in agreement with the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Tucker, 28, spent the 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs, where he had 22 home runs, 73 RBIs and ... Read More »

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Wembanyama returns from injury scare to fuel Spurs past Bucks, 119-101

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama returned from a first-quarter injury scare to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Stephon Castle added 19 points and 10 assists and Julian Champagnie had 13 points and 11 rebounds for ... Read More »

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Ruedinger pours in 23 points, double-double as Green Bay secures 88-73 win against Cleveland State

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Preston Ruedinger had 23 points and a double-double in Green Bay’s 88-73 win against Cleveland State on Thursday. Ruedinger added seven rebounds and 10 assists for the Phoenix (11-8, 6-2 Horizon League). Marcus Hall scored 21 points and added seven rebounds. CJ O’Hara had 16 points and shot 6 of 9 from ... Read More »

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Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person familiar with the deal, bolstering the franchise’s chance for a third consecutive World Series championship. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ... Read More »

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Sharks’ 3-goal second period keys 3-2 victory over Capitals

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Collin Graf and Pavol Regenda each had a goal and an assist and the San Jose Sharks used a three-goal second period to top the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Thursday night. Zack Ostapchuk also scored, tying the game with the first of the Sharks’ three goals in a span of 2:46. Alex ... Read More »

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Luke Moore’s 19 lead Central Arkansas over Jacksonville 62-60

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Luke Moore scored 19 points as Central Arkansas beat Jacksonville 62-60 on Thursday. Moore shot 6 for 11 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bears (8-10, 3-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Camren Hunter scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Cole McCormick ... Read More »

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Moore scores 21, Georgia Southern downs Old Dominion 87-84

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Tyren Moore scored 21 points as Georgia Southern beat Old Dominion 87-84 on Thursday night. Moore had nine rebounds for the Eagles (13-6, 5-1 Sun Belt Conference). Spudd Webb scored 19 points, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line. Alden Applewhite had 17 points ... Read More »

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Hurley’s 18 help Vermont take down Maine 67-62

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — TJ Hurley had 18 points in Vermont’s 67-62 victory over Maine on Thursday. Hurley went 8 of 14 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Catamounts (11-7, 3-0 America East Conference). Sean Blake scored 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting and 7 of 7 at the free-throw line ... Read More »

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LJ Wells scores 35 as Northern Kentucky downs Detroit Mercy 96-71

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — LJ Wells’ 35 points led Northern Kentucky over Detroit Mercy 96-71 on Thursday. Wells had seven rebounds for the Norse (14-6, 6-3 Horizon League). Dan Gherezgher added 15 points while shooting 4 for 6 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line. Donovan Oday ... Read More »

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Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Simons scores 39 points off the bench, Brown adds 27 and Celtics rally to stun Heat 119-114

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter, Jaylen Brown added 27 and the Boston Celtics trailed most of the way before rallying to beat the Miami Heat 119-114 on Thursday night. Sam Hauser added 17 points for the Celtics, who outscored Miami 36-21 in the fourth ... Read More »

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