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William & Mary defeats Stony Brook 76-57

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi’s 22 points helped William & Mary defeat Stony Brook 76-57 on Wednesday. Vahlberg Fasasi added seven rebounds for the Tribe (11-3, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Kyle Pulliam scored 17 points while shooting 5 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw ... Read More »

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Nils Machowski scores 27 to lead Wofford over Western Carolina 79-74 in Southern Conference opener

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Nils Machowski scored 27 points to help Wofford defeat Western Carolina 79-74 on Wednesday in a Southern Conference opener. Machowski also contributed seven rebounds for the Terriers (9-5, 1-0). Cayden Vasko added 18 points and five rebounds. Cord Stansberry finished with 20 points for the Catamounts (4-8, 0-1). Western Carolina also ... Read More »

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Warren scores 14, Holy Cross beats Bucknell 65-58 in Patriot League opener

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Gabe Warren and Declan Ryan scored 14 points apiece as Holy Cross beat Bucknell 65-58 on Wednesday in the Patriot League opener for both teams. Warren also added five rebounds for the Crusaders (6-8) and Ryan was 7-of-11 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Tyler Boston shot 4 of 9 from the ... Read More »

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DJ Smith scores 24 as Campbell fends off Monmouth 68-65

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — DJ Smith had 24 points in Campbell’s 68-65 victory over Monmouth on Wednesday. Smith shot 7 of 18 from the field, including 4 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Fighting Camels (7-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Dovydas Butka added ... Read More »

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‘Really taken off’: Celebrini heading to Olympics as Canada names men’s hockey roster

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — Macklin Celebrini shook hands with Doug Armstrong early last season. The general manager of the Canadian men’s hockey team was in attendance to watch his St. Louis Blues play the San Jose Sharks — led by the No. 1 pick at the 2024 NHL draft. “You’re not on the radar, likely, for the ... Read More »

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Michael Zanoni scores 23 to guide Pennsylvania to 80-61 victory over NJIT

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Zanoni had 23 points in Pennsylvania’s 80-61 victory over NJIT on Wednesday. Zanoni shot 8 for 15, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Quakers (7-6). AJ Levine scored 19 points and added five rebounds and seven steals. Augustus Gerhart shot 6 of 8 from the field and ... Read More »

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Vanterpool scores 21 to lead Florida Atlantic over UTSA 110-70 in American Conference opener

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Devin Vanterpool scored 21 points as Florida Atlantic beat UTSA 110-70 on Wednesday in an American Conference opener. Vanterpool went 8 of 13 from the field (5 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Owls (9-5, 1-0). Isaiah Elohim hit two 3-pointers and scored 16, while Kanaan Carlyle sank four ... Read More »

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Olsen’s 26 help South Alabama beat Louisiana-Lafayette 63-58

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Adam Olsen had 26 points in South Alabama’s 63-58 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. Olsen shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 10 from the free-throw line for the Jaguars (11-4, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Chaze Harris scored 12 points ... Read More »

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Patriots say criminal cases facing Diggs, Barmore won’t distract them ahead of regular-season finale

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he’s confident criminal cases against receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive lineman Christian Barmore won’t be a distraction for his team this week as it chases the AFC’s top seed in the playoffs. Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a ... Read More »

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Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Bazoumana Touré scored in stoppage time as defending champion Ivory Coast recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Christopher Opéri crossed for Touré to head in the winner as Les Éléphants staged a dramatic comeback to finish top of Group F, ... Read More »

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Bulls’ Josh Giddey and Coby White to miss at least the next few games because of injuries

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls will have to get by without their top two scorers for at least the next few games, with Josh Giddey sidelined because of a strained left hamstring and Coby White out with right calf tightness. The team said Wednesday that Giddey will be reevaluated in two weeks and White ... Read More »

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