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Gillespie scores 30 as Suns top Trail Blazers 130-125

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Collin Gillespie scored a career-high 30 points, Mark Williams had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns bounced back from a slow start for a 130-125 win over the reeling Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Grayson Allen also scored 24 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Jordan Goodwin had ... Read More »

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What to know: India aims for consecutive T20 World Cup titles, Sri Lanka utilizing home advantage

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

NEW DELHI (AP) — India will be chasing a third Twenty20 World Cup title when the 2026 edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, gets underway Saturday. The defending champion I ndia squad will be in action on opening day, taking on the U.S. team at Mumbai. Sri Lanka will play its first game against ... Read More »

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Pakistan’s boycott of a game against India looms over cricket’s T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

With a boycott looming, the Twenty20 World Cup may be the first major International Cricket Council tournament in 14 years to miss a head-to-head contest between traditional rivals India and Pakistan. The T20 event opens Saturday with Pakistan against Netherlands, and with India finishing off the Day 1 program against the United States. It’s the ... Read More »

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Gauthier gets 25th goal and surging Ducks beat Kraken 4-2 to move closer to Pacific Division lead

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cutter Gauthier scored his 25th goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Tuesday night to win their final game before the Olympic break. Jacob Trouba, Alex Killorn and Ross Johnston also scored as the resurgent Ducks built a 4-0 cushion before fending off a ... Read More »

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Arenas scores a career-high 29 points to lead USC past Indiana 81-75

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In just his fifth collegiate game, freshman Alijah Arenas scored a career-high 29 points and Kam Woods scored 18 points and USC held off Indiana 81-75 on Tuesday night in a frenzied finish. Arenas, who entered with 30 points scored this season, shot 9 of 23 — including 3 of 9 ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Olivier’s two goals and Merzlikins’ shutout power Blue Jackets to sixth straight win

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Dante Fabbro also scored for Columbus after missing the last six ... Read More »

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VJ Edgecombe scores 25 in 76ers’ 4th straight win, 113-94 over Warriors with Curry sidelined

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie VJ Edgecombe had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Andre Drummond added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fifth straight game, 113-94 on Tuesday night over the Golden State Warriors, who were missing Stephen Curry because of a painful right knee. Trendon Watford had ... Read More »

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Jaylen Brown leads Celtics over Mavs 110-100 despite Flagg’s latest record for teenager

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Dallas 110-100 on Tuesday night, overcoming another stellar showing from Cooper Flagg and handing the Mavericks their season-worst fifth consecutive loss. Flagg scored 36 points in the rookie No. 1 pick’s first meeting with the team he grew up ... Read More »

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Kevin Huerter heads to East-leading Pistons in 4-player, 3-team deal

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by acquiring Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — from the Bulls. Chicago landed Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota and Jaden Ivey ... Read More »

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Olivier’s two goals and Merzlikins’ shutout power Blue Jackets to 6th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Dante Fabbro also scored for Columbus after missing the last six ... Read More »

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Knicks win 7th straight, crush Wizards 132-101

By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and Jalen Brunson added 21 for New York, although the Knicks did lose Josh Hart to a sprained left ankle ... Read More »

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