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Tonie Morgan has 26 points, 13 assists as No. 7 Kentucky women hold off Florida 94-89

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Tonie Morgan scored a season-high 26 points and had 13 assists to lead No. 7 Kentucky to a 94-89 win over Florida on Thursday night. The Wildcats (17-2, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) improved to 10-0 at home and fended off a late rally by the Gators (12-8, 0-5). Clara Strack had 21 ... Read More »

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Adin Hill returns to Golden Knights after nearly 3 months, Carter Hart goes on IR

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill started his first game in nearly three months, returning to the ice Thursday night to face Toronto after being on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Fellow goalie Carter Hart, who suffered a lower-body injury last week, was placed on IR, as well as forward ... Read More »

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Grace VanSlooten scores 22 and No. 15 Michigan State women top No. 24 Nebraska 73-71

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points and Juliann Woodward sank two free throws with 5.1 remaining in the game for No. 15 Michigan State to seal a 73-71 win over No. 24 Nebraska on Thursday night. Rashunda Jones added 15 points and Kennedy Blair had 14 for the Spartans (17-1, 6-1 ... Read More »

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Olivia Olson scores 21 points in No. 8 Michigan’s 85-69 win over No. 25 Illinois

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson scored 21 points, including 15 in the first half, and Te’Yala Delfosse added 15 to lead No. 8 Michigan to a 85-69 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday night. Mila Holloway added 13 points and Syla Swords had 11 for the Wolverines (15-2, 6-1 Big Ten). Michigan, ... Read More »

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Sarah Strong leads top-ranked UConn to 34th straight win, 99-50 over Villanova

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 24 points, nine rebounds and five blocks, and top-ranked UConn extended its winning streak to 34 games with a 99-50 blowout of Villanova on Thursday night. Azzi Fudd had 14 points, KK Arnold tied her season high with 13 points to go seven assists and four steals, and ... Read More »

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Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for 5th season of women’s basketball

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women’s basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville. The roster includes Tina Charles, the WNBA’s career leader in rebounds and field goals, who played overseas the past decade during the league’s offseason. WNBA ... Read More »

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Dodd scores 23 as Appalachian State knocks off James Madison 80-65

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Alonzo Dodd and Kasen Jennings each had 23 points in Appalachian State’s 80-65 victory over James Madison on Thursday. Dodd added 10 rebounds for the Mountaineers (11-8, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference). Jennings shot 9 for 17, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc. Michael Marcus Jr. had 12 points and ... Read More »

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Lindsey has 23 as Albany defeats Binghamton 69-53

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Amir Lindsey scored 23 points as Albany beat Binghamton 69-53 on Thursday. Lindsey added seven assists for the Great Danes (6-12, 2-1 America East Conference). Zach Matulu added 14 points while he also had nine rebounds. Tarique Foster went 4 of 7 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) ... Read More »

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Canada’s Mboko advances to Adelaide International women’s tennis final

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

ADELAIDE — Canada’s Victoria Mboko is onto the Adelaide International women’s tennis final. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated Australia’s Kimberley Birrell 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals on Thursday to advance. Mboko fired eight aces and had three double faults in the tune-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. She also broke on five of her ... Read More »

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Wembanyama returns after early injury in Spurs vs. Bucks game

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama returned to the court after limping off with a right leg injury in the opening minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Wembanyama returned to the bench at the close of the first quarter and was on the court to start the ... Read More »

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NJIT wins 73-64 against UMass-Lowell

By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Ari Fulton scored 24 points as NJIT beat UMass-Lowell 73-64 on Thursday night. Fulton shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Highlanders (8-11, 3-1 America East Conference). Sebastian Robinson scored 20 points while shooting ... Read More »

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