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‘We’re gonna beat ’em anyways’ becomes a main storyline for Alabama-Florida hoops matchup

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden insists he wasn’t being disrespectful when he said “we’re gonna beat ’em anyways” while responding to Alabama center Charles Bediako’s return to college basketball. It was how he felt at the time — and it remains his approach with Bediako and the 23rd-ranked Crimson Tide visiting Gainesville ... Read More »

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Bukayo Saka injured in warm-up ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League game at Leeds

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Bukayo Saka was ruled out of Arsenal’s game against Leeds on Saturday after sustaining an injury in the warm-up at Elland Road. The unspecified injury meant a late change for the Premier League leader, with Noni Madueke named in place of Saka. Arsenal went into the game on the back of a three-match winless run ... Read More »

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German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump. “We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have, the federation said in a statement issued late Friday. “Our ... Read More »

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Madison Square Garden warns that anyone fighting can be ‘banned for life’ after brawls at event

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden says anyone fighting at the arena threatens to be “banned for life” after there were multiple altercations at one of its events. Video on TMZ.com showed two fights breaking out Friday, when fighters weighed in for the boxing card Saturday night headlined by Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. ... Read More »

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Swiss skier Blanc gives Crans-Montana event home winner with Vonn sitting out day after crash

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss skier Malorie Blanc won the last women’s World Cup race before the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday with Lindsey Vonn sitting out the super-G a day after hurting her left knee in a downhill crash. The result gave the event in Crans-Montana, toned down after the fatal fire in a ... Read More »

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Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday that avenged her loss in the championship decider here in 2023. Four years ago she won the first set but lost the final in three. This time, after breaking in the first ... Read More »

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Riley and Tulsa host Wichita State

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Wichita State Shockers (13-8, 5-3 AAC) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-3, 6-2 AAC) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tulsa plays Wichita State after Tylen Riley scored 20 points in Tulsa’s 82-66 victory against the North Texas Mean Green. The Golden Hurricane are 9-1 on their home court. Tulsa has a 14-3 record ... Read More »

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Riley leads East Carolina against Florida Atlantic after 37-point game

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

East Carolina Pirates (6-15, 1-7 AAC) at Florida Atlantic Owls (14-8, 6-3 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina faces Florida Atlantic after Joran Riley scored 37 points in East Carolina’s 83-77 loss to the Rice Owls. The Owls are 9-1 in home games. Florida Atlantic is fourth in the ... Read More »

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Quinnipiac visits Fairfield following Monroe’s 24-point game

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Quinnipiac Bobcats (14-9, 7-5 MAAC) at Fairfield Stags (14-9, 6-6 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac takes on Fairfield after Amarri Monroe scored 24 points in Quinnipiac’s 98-91 loss to the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Stags are 9-2 in home games. Fairfield is the MAAC leader with 35.2 rebounds per game ... Read More »

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Iowa visits Evans and Oregon

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) at Oregon Ducks (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) Eugene, Oregon; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon hosts Iowa after Kwame Evans Jr. scored 24 points in Oregon’s 73-57 loss to the UCLA Bruins. The Ducks are 7-5 in home games. Oregon is 6-10 in games decided by 10 points ... Read More »

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Memphis hosts Tulane following McDaniel’s 23-point showing

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Tulane Green Wave (12-9, 3-5 AAC) at Memphis Tigers (10-10, 5-3 AAC) Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts Tulane after Dug McDaniel scored 23 points in Memphis’ 92-65 win against the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Tigers have gone 9-2 at home. Memphis averages 74.2 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 ... Read More »

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