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Timberwolves’ Reid, Hawks’ Gueye ejected after scuffle late in Minnesota’s 138-116 win over Atlanta
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid and Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye were ejected Monday night after an altercation early in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 138-116 win. Gueye appeared to trip Reid, who got up and immediately got in the face of Gueye, setting off a scuffle. Players, coaches and arena staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards scores 30, Timberwolves cruise to 138-116 win against short-handed Hawks
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 21 of his 30 points in the first half as the Minnesota Timberwolves used a dominant second quarter to cruise to a 138-116 win against the short-handed Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Edwards led seven Minnesota players scoring in double figures, pushing the Timberwolves to a commanding win after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nic Claxton’s 28 points power Nets past Bulls 123-113
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Nic Claxton scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 123-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Noah Clowney added 20 points for Brooklyn, which won its second in a row. Drake Powell had 14 points off the bench, rookies Danny Wolf and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons snap Hornets’ 9-game streak with 110-104 win in game marred by fight, ejections
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets’ nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections. Charlotte coach Charles Lee was also ejected after having to be restrained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL tight end David Njoku says it’s time for find new home after 9 seasons with Browns
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — David Njoku appears to be looking to leave the Cleveland Browns after playing tight end for the franchise for nine seasons. “The time for me to find a new home has come,” Njoku posted on social media Monday night. NFL free agency begins next month. The 29-year-old Njoku has 384 career catches ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlton scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Texas past No. 18 Kentucky 64-53
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Justice Carlton scored 17 points and No. 4 Texas overcame poor second-half offense to defeat No. 18 Kentucky 64-53 on Monday night. The Longhorns (23-2, 8-2 SEC) improved to 9-2 against AP Top 25 teams while winning their 40th straight home game, the longest streak in the nation. But this one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown scores 45, sets ACC frosh single-game scoring mark, ties Unseld’s record for No. 24 Cardinals
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mikel Brown Jr. had 10 3-pointers and scored an Atlantic Coast Conference freshman single-game record 45 points as No. 24 Louisville routed N.C. State 118-77 on Monday night. Ryan Conwell added 31 and the Cardinals (18-6, 8-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) shot 60% for the game. Brown eclipsed the previous ACC freshman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson and Angels pitcher Reid Detmers go to salary arbitration
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Catcher Tyler Stephenson argued his salary arbitration case against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday and left-hander Reid Detmers had his hearing with the Los Angeles Angels. Stephenson asked for $6.8 million while the Reds argued for $6.55 million in a hearing before Josh Gordon, Allen Ponak and Chris Cameron. Detmers argued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitino climbs career wins list as No. 17 St. John’s fends off Xavier 87-82 in overtime
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 25 points in overtime and No. 17 St. John’s outlasted pesky Xavier 87-82 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden for its 10th consecutive victory. With his 904th career win on the court, Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino passed Roy Williams for third place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was a late scratch for the No. 9 Jayhawks for Monday night’s matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms. Peterson has been an inconsistent presence for the Jayhawks (18-5, 8-2 Big 12), previously missing 10 games while dealing with hamstring, calf and ankle issues. When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fight between Pistons and Hornets results in four players being ejected
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night’s game, and four players were ejected. Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges were tossed, along with Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Duren had the ball and was driving toward the basket with ... Read More »
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