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UC San Diego wins 83-62 against Cal State Bakersfield
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Leo Beath’s 20 points helped UC San Diego defeat Cal State Bakersfield 83-62 on Saturday. Beath added nine rebounds for the Tritons (14-5, 4-3 Big West Conference). Alex Chaikin scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc. Bol Dengdit finished 5 of 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly announces his retirement
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has retired after a 13-year career in which he collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series. “It’s bittersweet, but what a ride it’s been,” Pressly said in a statement announcing his retirement. Pressly, 37, recorded six saves and allowed only one unearned run over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Elliot Cadeau scored 17 points and No. 4 Michigan defeated Oregon 81-71 Saturday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. Nimari Burnett scored 15 points and Aday Mara added 12 points as Michigan (16-1, 6-1) won its second straight game following its lone loss of the season. Morez Johnson Jr. scored nine points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shota Imanaga’s return, Edward Cabrera’s arrival, are keys to a formidable Cubs rotation in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is counting on a bounceback from Shota Imanaga and continued improvement from newcomer Edward Cabrera to round out what now looks like one of the deepest rotations in the majors. “Shota Imanaga is critical to our success this year, absolutely critical,” Counsell said at the Cubs annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olvera’s 14 help Louisiana defeat South Alabama 59-56
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jaxon Olvera’s 14 points helped Louisiana defeat South Alabama 59-56 on Saturday. Olvera shot 5 for 13, including 4 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Ragin’ Cajuns (5-15, 3-5 Sun Belt Conference). Milan Mejia scored 13 points while finishing 4 of 9 from 3-point range. De’Vion Lavergne had 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Klapka’s goal and assist help power the Flames to a 4-2 win over the Islanders
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist for his first multi-point game of the season as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday. Yegor Sharangovich, Justin Kirkland and Yan Kuznetsov also scored for Calgary, which has won three of its last four. Kevin Bahl had his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 21, UIC takes down Drake 74-67
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Andy Johnson had 21 points in UIC’s 74-67 victory against Drake on Saturday. Johnson shot 5 of 8 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Flames (9-10, 4-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Ahmad Henderson II shot 5 for 9 (4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member’s illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday. The 30-year-old star is expected to return next week. “Obviously, we’re going to miss Leon, and hopefully it’s not very long. And obviously we support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power scores 27 as Pennsylvania knocks off Dartmouth 84-74
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — TJ Power scored 27 points as Pennsylvania beat Dartmouth 84-74 on Saturday. Power also had eight rebounds for the Quakers (9-7, 2-1 Ivy League). Ethan Roberts shot 8 of 22 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to add 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennedy’s 23 lead Merrimack over Quinnipiac 83-71
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Kevair Kennedy had 23 points in Merrimack’s 83-71 victory over Quinnipiac on Saturday. Kennedy added eight rebounds and six assists for the Warriors (11-8, 7-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Ernest Shelton added 17 points while shooting 5 for 12 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones’ 28 lead Coastal Carolina past Georgia Southern 79-75 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Rasheed Jones scored 28 points as Coastal Carolina beat Georgia Southern 79-75 in overtime on Saturday. Jones had eight rebounds for the Chanticleers (11-9, 4-4 Sun Belt Conference). AJ Dancier scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds. Josh Beadle had 18 points and shot 6 of 15 from the field and ... Read More »
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