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Europa League: 11 teams fighting for last five knockout spots
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Six direct places in the Europa League round of 16 are up for grabs and 11 teams remain in contention for the five last spots in the knockout stage in the final round of the opening phase on Thursday. Only leader Lyon and second-placed Aston Villa have already qualified for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka beats Svitolina to reach fourth straight Australian Open final
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance could slow Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. The Belarusian will play the winner of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco after chaotic Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — More than $1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco have followed a shambolic Africa Cup final this month that FIFA condemned and Africa’s soccer body called unacceptable. The bans apply only to Africa games and not the World Cup kicking off in June that Senegal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Real smart player’: Cousins brings energy to Senators in win over league-best Avs
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Nick Cousins isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of the Ottawa Senators but there’s no denying the impact the 32-year-old has on his teammates. Cousins was instrumental in the Senators’ impressive 5-2 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche Wednesday night. Ottawa played one of its best games of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Ingram says Raptors ‘let one slip away’ in 119-92 loss to Knicks
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
TORONTO — Brandon Ingram couldn’t help but shake his head. He knows the Toronto Raptors have to be better at closing out opponents. Ingram had 27 points, six rebounds, and three steals as the Raptors coughed up a 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Toronto led by as many as 12 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Imariagbe leads Wright State against Milwaukee after 24-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Wright State Raiders (13-8, 8-2 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (9-13, 5-6 Horizon League) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wright State visits Milwaukee after Michael Imariagbe scored 24 points in Wright State’s 88-80 win against the Northern Kentucky Norse. The Panthers are 6-3 in home games. Milwaukee is 3-2 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loyola Chicago plays VCU on 3-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-17, 1-8 A-10) at VCU Rams (15-6, 6-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago will aim to stop its three-game road slide when the Ramblers play VCU. The Rams have gone 10-2 at home. VCU ranks fifth in the A-10 in rebounding averaging 33.3 rebounds. Lazar Djokovic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gherezgher leads Northern Kentucky against Detroit Mercy
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Northern Kentucky Norse (14-8, 6-5 Horizon League) at Detroit Mercy Titans (8-12, 5-6 Horizon League) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky visits Detroit Mercy after Dan Gherezgher Jr. scored 30 points in Northern Kentucky’s 88-80 loss to the Wright State Raiders. The Titans have gone 4-5 in home games. Detroit Mercy has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Columbia plays Pennsylvania following Noland’s 29-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Pennsylvania Quakers (9-9, 2-3 Ivy League) at Columbia Lions (13-6, 2-3 Ivy League) New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Columbia hosts Pennsylvania after Kenny Noland scored 29 points in Columbia’s 79-69 win over the Dartmouth Big Green. The Lions are 7-1 on their home court. Columbia leads the Ivy League in rebounding, averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green and No. 21 Saint Louis host Dayton
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Dayton Flyers (14-7, 5-3 A-10) at Saint Louis Billikens (20-1, 8-0 A-10) St. Louis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Saint Louis faces Dayton after Trey Green scored 23 points in Saint Louis’ 79-76 win over the George Washington Revolutionaries. The Billikens have gone 14-0 at home. Saint Louis averages 12.1 turnovers per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Michigan visits No. 7 Michigan State after Fears’ 29-point game
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Michigan Wolverines (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (19-2, 9-1 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Michigan State hosts No. 3 Michigan after Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 29 points in Michigan State’s 88-79 overtime win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Spartans have gone 11-1 at ... Read More »
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