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Strack scores 24 points in double-double and No. 11 Kentucky women rout Hofstra 80-42

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Clara Strack had 24 points and 11 rebounds, leading No. 11 Kentucky’s 80-42 rout of Hofstra on Sunday at Historic Memorial Coliseum where the Wildcats are 15-0 the past two seasons. Strack also had seven blocked shots, one shy of the program record she set last season against Ole Miss. Amelia ... Read More »

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No. 24 Michigan State women hold off stubborn Rutgers 70-64 in Big Ten Conference home opener

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rashunda Jones scored four of her 14 points in the final 28 seconds and Kennedy Blair posted a double-double to help No. 24 Michigan State hold off Rutgers 70-64 on Sunday in the Spartans’ Big Ten Conference home opener. Kaylah Ivey hit a 3-pointer to get Rutgers within a point, ... Read More »

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Seahawks close in on NFC’s top seed with 27-10 win over Panthers

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zach Charbonnet ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks turned two third-quarter Carolina turnovers into TDs to beat the Panthers 27-10 on Sunday and close in on the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Sam Darnold threw an interception in the end zone but finished 18 ... Read More »

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No. 4 UCLA extends its winning streak to 6 games with an 82-75 win over No. 19 Ohio State

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lauren Betts had 18 points and 16 rebounds as No. 4 UCLA extended its winning streak to six games with an 82-75 win over No. 19 Ohio State on Sunday. Kiki Rice added 16 points and Angela Dugalic scored 15 as UCLA (12-1, 2-0 Big Ten) beat the Buckeyes for the ... Read More »

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Minessale scores 22, St. Thomas defeats D-III North Central (MN) 105-59

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nolan Minessale’s 22 points helped St. Thomas defeat Division-III North Central (MN) 105-59 on Sunday. Minessale had six rebounds and five assists for the Tommies (11-4). Jermaine Coleman scored 14 points and added five rebounds. Carter Bjerke had 14 points and shot 6 for 8, including 2 for 4 from ... Read More »

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LeGree scores 20, Morehead State takes down Alice Lloyd 115-65

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Josiah LeGree had 20 points in Morehead State’s 115-65 win against Alice Lloyd on Sunday. LeGree also added 10 assists for the Eagles (6-7). Davion Cunningham added 18 points while going 7 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the line ... Read More »

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Browns prevent Steelers from clinching AFC North with 13-6 win over Pittsburgh

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Shedeur Sanders threw for 186 yards and a touchdown, Cleveland’s defense kept Pittsburgh out of the end zone and the Browns held on for a 13-6 victory on Sunday, preventing the Steelers from clinching the AFC North. Pittsburgh (9-7) came into the weekend needing either a win or loss by Baltimore for ... Read More »

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Canadian curler E.J. Harnden to retire from competition at end of season

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

Canadian curler and Olympic champion E.J. Harnden is calling it a career. Harnden announced Sunday in an Instagram post that he is playing his final full season of competitive curling. The 42-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., currently plays second on Matt Dunstone’s Winnipeg-based team alongside his brother and lead Ryan Harnden. The Harnden brothers ... Read More »

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Ewers throws 2 TDs as Dolphins beat Bucs 20-17 to force pivotal Week 18 NFC South matchup

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard toss for his first career score, and the Miami Dolphins beat the slumping Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 on Sunday. The Bucs (7-9) remained one game behind the Carolina Panthers (8-8) in the NFC South after the ... Read More »

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Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday. Texas (15-0) has won 34 straight home games. First-half scoring bursts of 26-0 and 21-0 secured the victory early. ... Read More »

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Ja’Marr Chase has two TD catches as Bengals breeze past Cardinals 37-14

By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ja’Marr Chase caught two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow, who threw for 305 yards as the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 on Sunday. Chase finished with seven catches for 60 yards and became the first player in NFL history with at least 80 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards and seven TD ... Read More »

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