January 14th, 2026
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Fresno State earns 79-69 victory over Colorado State

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Heidbreder’s 23 points helped Fresno State defeat Colorado State 79-69 on Tuesday night. Heidbreder shot 3 for 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 16 of 16 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (8-9, 2-4 Mountain West Conference). DeShawn Gory added 14 points while shooting 7 for 15, ... Read More »

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As expected Alcaraz and Sabelanka named top-seeded players at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. The announcement on Wednesday comes a day ahead of the tournament draw. Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was seeded second, with Alexander Zverev third and 10-time champion Novak Djokovic fourth. ... Read More »

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Hall scores 22 as New Mexico knocks off Grand Canyon 87-64

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jake Hall had 22 points in New Mexico’s 87-64 win against Grand Canyon on Tuesday night. Hall shot 7 for 12 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Lobos (14-3, 5-1 Mountain West Conference). Uriah Tenette shot 4 for 8 (1 for ... Read More »

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Freeman, streaking Syracuse hold off Florida State in 94-86 win

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Donnie Freeman scored 25 points, reserve Tyler Betsey added 18 points, and Syracuse beat Florida State 94-86 on Tuesday night for its third straight victory. Freeman, who shot 9 of 12, has scored 20-plus points in his last three games. J.J. Starling scored 15 points, William Kyle III had 11 points ... Read More »

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Johnson, Wheeler lead Bradley to 94-90 OT win over Evansville

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jaquan Johnson scored 35 points and Montana Wheeler added eight points in the overtime as Bradley knocked off Evansville 94-90 on Tuesday. Johnson added five rebounds, seven assists, and six steals for the Braves (13-6, 6-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Wheeler shot 6 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 ... Read More »

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Philon and Sherrell each set career highs in No. 18 Alabama’s 97-82 win over Mississippi State

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Labaron Philon Jr. scored a career-high 32 points, Aiden Sherrell also set a career-best with 22 points and No. 18 Alabama used a big run spanning halftime to beat Mississippi State 97-82 on Tuesday night. Alabama trailed by 14 points with eight minutes left in the first half before closing on ... Read More »

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Lowry, Connor each have goal and assist as Jets beat Islanders 5-4 for their 3rd straight win

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday night. Dylan DeMelo, Jonathan Toews and Josh Morrissey also scored for Winnipeg in its third straight win. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 23 saves. Kyle MacLean, Emil Heineman, ... Read More »

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Haugh and Chinyelu help No. 19 Florida breeze past Oklahoma 96-79 for 3rd straight win

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Thomas Haugh scored 21 points, Rueben Chinyelu had 19 points and 12 rebounds for his ninth double-double of the season, and No. 19 Florida beat Oklahoma 96-79 on Tuesday night. Boogie Fland added 15 points for Florida (12-5, 3-1 Southeastern Conference), which has won three straight since dropping its conference opener ... Read More »

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Tounde Yessoufou scores 23 as Baylor posts wire-to-wire 94-79 victory over Oklahoma State

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Tounde Yessoufou scored 23 points to lead five Baylor players in double figures, and the Bears posted a wire-to-wire 94-79 victory over Oklahoma State on Tuesday night. Yessoufou made 11 of 17 shots with a 3-pointer for the Bears (11-5, 1-3 Big 12 Conference), adding three steals to help Baylor end ... Read More »

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No. 8 Nebraska extends winning streak to 21 games with a 90-55 victory over Oregon

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pryce Sandfort scored 28 points, Braden Frager had 23 and each made a career-high seven 3-pointers to lead eighth-ranked Nebraska to a 90-55 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night, extending the Cornhuskers’ win streak to 21 games. Nebraska (17-0, 6-0) posted its most lopsided victory over a Big Ten opponent since ... Read More »

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Capitals’ coach Carbery after big third-period rally: ‘We showed a ton of character’

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The dog days have arrived for the Washington Capitals, who are struggling to maintain playoff position after an injury to Tom Wilson. Every victory — especially a come-from-behind effort like this one — feels big. Ethen Frank scored twice in the third period to tie the game, and then Connor McMichael added ... Read More »

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