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Oilers’ Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, became the 103rd player in NHL history, first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Lundblade’s 21 points leads Belmont over Evansville 83-78
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Tyler Lundblade’s 21 points helped Belmont defeat Evansville 83-78 on Tuesday. Lundblade shot 5 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Bruins (11-1, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Drew Scharnowski added 14 points while shooting 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draisaitl picks up 1,000th point with 4 assists in 6-4 win over Pittsburgh
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had four assists and became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Tuesday night. Draisaitl, who hit the milestone in the first period on a secondary assist, became the 103rd player in NHL history, first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morehead State knocks off Little Rock 78-64
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — George Marshall scored 17 points as Morehead State beat Little Rock 78-64 on Tuesday night in an Ohio Valley Conference opener. Marshall also had six rebounds for the Eagles (4-7, 1-0). Chase Dawson scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Tyonne Farrell finished with 11 points. Tuongthach Gatkek finished with 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veesaar’s career night leads No. 12 North Carolina over ETSU, 77-58
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points to power No. 12 North Carolina to a 77-58 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Veesaar shot a near-perfect 10-of-11 from the floor and also pulled down eight rebounds for the Tar Heels (10-1). Caleb Wilson added 20 points and eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trent Middleton Jr. scores 21 points to lead North Carolina A&T past UNC Greensboro 71-65
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored 21 points as North Carolina A&T beat UNC Greensboro 71-65 on Tuesday. Middleton shot 7 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (6-4). Dwayne Pierce shot 4 for 16 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trent Middleton Jr. scores 21 points to lead North Carolina A&T past UNC Greensboro 71-65
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored 21 points as North Carolina A&T beat UNC Greensboro 71-65 on Tuesday. Middleton shot 7 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (6-4). Dwayne Pierce shot 4 for 16 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trent Middleton Jr. scores 21 points to lead North Carolina A&T past UNC Greensboro 71-65
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored 21 points as North Carolina A&T beat UNC Greensboro 71-65 on Tuesday. Middleton shot 7 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (6-4). Dwayne Pierce shot 4 for 16 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trent Middleton Jr. scores 21 points to lead North Carolina A&T past UNC Greensboro 71-65
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored 21 points as North Carolina A&T beat UNC Greensboro 71-65 on Tuesday. Middleton shot 7 for 17 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (6-4). Dwayne Pierce shot 4 for 16 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fletcher scores 24 as High Point takes down Mary Baldwin 129-47
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Cam’Ron Fletcher’s 24 points helped High Point defeat Mary Baldwin 129-47 on Tuesday. Fletcher also contributed seven rebounds and four steals for the Panthers (9-3). Chase Johnston shot 5 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Vincent Brady II finished with 14 points. Rony Hogarth led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After MVP season in South Korea, Ponce ready for big-league return with Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
TORONTO — When an attempt to find his pitching form in Japan wasn’t bearing fruit after a brief stint in the major leagues, Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce tried emulating his brother-in-law’s sporting mindset. It helped lead to a big turnaround on the mound and now a three-year, US$30-million contract with the Blue Jays. “He helped ... Read More »
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