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Phillips puts up 19 as Lafayette downs Holy Cross 74-55

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Andrew Phillips scored 19 points as Lafayette beat Holy Cross 74-55 on Saturday. Phillips shot 8 of 12, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc for the Leopards (5-14, 2-4 Patriot League). Caleb Williams scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Shareef Jackson had 15 points and shot 6 of ... Read More »

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Mats Zuccarello’s overtime goal gives the Wild a 5-4 win over the red-hot Sabres

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Saturday afternoon. Zuccarello’s winning goal came on the power play after a pass from Kirill Kaprizov, who finished with three assists to help end the Wild’s three-game winless ... Read More »

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Close friends face off as Indiana and Miami defensive coordinators meet for CFP title

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s not uncommon for Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines and Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to jump on their phones during game weeks, see how the other is doing and come up with ideas on how to stop their next opponent. They’re close friends. It’s normal for them. Such talks ... Read More »

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George’s 21 lead New Haven past Wagner 80-74

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Najimi George’s 21 points helped New Haven defeat Wagner 80-74 on Saturday. George also contributed five assists for the Chargers (8-10, 3-2 Northeast Conference). Kheni Briggs added 19 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, and 4 of 4 from the ... Read More »

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Paris bans gatherings in Champs-Élysées for Africa Cup of Nations final

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — The Paris police prefecture has issued an order banning gatherings of supporters in the Champs-Élysées area for the African Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal on Sunday. Pyrotechnics were also banned. The prefecture said it took the measures for security reasons, citing public order disturbances during previous Africa Cups. Paris ... Read More »

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Williams scores 19, Duquesne beats Fordham 74-63

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmie Williams scored 19 points as Duquesne beat Fordham 74-63 on Saturday. Williams added five rebounds for the Dukes (10-8, 2-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Cam Crawford scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 9 from the floor, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Tarence Guinyard had 11 points and ... Read More »

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Chattanooga defeats Western Carolina 90-82

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Frison had 19 points in Chattanooga’s 90-82 win against Western Carolina on Saturday. Frison also added six rebounds for the Mocs (9-10, 3-3 Southern Conference). Collin Mulholland scored 16 points while shooting 4 for 10 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Brennan ... Read More »

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Zvonimir Ivisic scores 18 points and Keaton Wagler adds 17 as No. 13 Illinois beats Minnesota 77-67

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. David Mirkovic and Tomislav Ivisic each scored 10 points, all in the second half, for the Illini (15-3, 6-1 ... Read More »

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Kentucky completes another second-half comeback to stun No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Denzel Aberdeen scored 22 points, 18 in the second half, and Kentucky rallied from a 17-point first-half deficit to knock off No. 24 Tennessee, 80-78, on Saturday. Trailing 80-78 with 2.6 seconds left, Tennessee’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie went to the free throw line for one shot. He intentionally missed, and teammate Jaylen ... Read More »

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Senegal criticizes lack of ‘fair play’ before facing host Morocco in Africa Cup final

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Senegal has complained about the treatment of its national soccer team in Morocco ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the host. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) issued a statement in the early hours of Saturday criticizing a lack of security arrangements for the team’s arrival in Rabat, problems ... Read More »

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Finley Bizjack scores 25 points to lead Butler over No. 25 Seton Hall 77-66

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Finley Bizjack scored 25 points and Butler snapped a four-game losing streak with a 77-66 win over No. 25 Seton Hall on Saturday. Bizjack was 4 of 7 from 3-point range and 7 of 7 from the line. Azavier Robinson added 14 points and Michael Ajayi scored 13, the 17th time ... Read More »

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