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Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dorion Staples scores 16 as Maryland-Eastern Shore defeats Morgan State 66-49 in MEAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Dorion Staples had 16 points to Maryland-Eastern Shore to a 66-49 victory over Morgan State on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Staples shot 4 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (5-13, 1-0). Joseph Locandro had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barkey gives Flyers a big lift over Oilers with his first goal
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
EDMONTON — Denver Barkey’s first career NHL goal gave the Philadelphia Flyers an early boost and propelled them to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Philadelphia started the scoring 7:16 into the first period as Owen Tippett made a nice feed to a streaking Barkey who had broken free of coverage and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards and Reid combine for 62, Timberwolves win 125-115 to snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Naz Reid had 20 of his 29 in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Miami 125-115 on Saturday night and snap the Heat’s four-game winning streak. Julius Randle finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen F. Austin knocks off Southeastern Louisiana 73-63
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Lateef Patrick and Keon Thompson scored 17 points apiece in Stephen F. Austin’s 73-63 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Patrick grabbed seven rebounds for the Lumberjacks (12-2, 5-0 Southland Conference). Thompson added five rebounds. Ahamed Mohammed scoed nine points for the Lumberjacks, who picked up their seventh straight win. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFC South championship will be decided by the other 2 division teams on final day of regular season
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
The NFC South champion will be decided by the two teams that aren’t in the race for the division title. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 on Saturday to stay alive in the playoff race. The Buccaneers (8-9) need New Orleans (6-10) to beat or tie Atlanta (7-9) on Sunday to clinch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson’s 20 lead Lafayette past Loyola Maryland 79-64
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Shareef Jackson had 20 points in Lafayette’s 79-64 win over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. Jackson also had six rebounds for the Leopards (4-11, 1-1 Patriot League). Caleb Williams went 7 of 12 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 20 points. Andrew Phillips had 19 points and went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riqui Puig undergoes ACL surgery, expected to return for 2027 season start in MLS
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery on his left knee. The team said Saturday that Puig is expected to make a full recovery and be ready to rejoin the Major League Soccer team for the start of next season in July 2027. The surgery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soumaoro’s 16 help Western Carolina down Furman 80-77 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Julien Soumaoro and Marcus Kell scored 16 points apiece and Western Carolina beat Furman 80-77 in overtime on Saturday. Soumaoro also had eight rebounds for the Catamounts (5-8, 1-1 Southern Conference). Marcus Kell went 7 of 14 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to add 16 points. Cord ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern State secures 74-68 win against New Orleans
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Chris Mubiru had 16 points in Northwestern State’s 74-68 win over New Orleans on Saturday. Mubiru added three steals for the Demons (4-10, 2-3 Southland Conference). Willie Williams scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds and three steals. Landyn Jumawan also scored 13 points. Jakevion Buckley led the Privateers (5-10, 2-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-7 and stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on ... Read More »
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