National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Man United stuns Man City in Carrick’s first game and Liverpool and Arsenal drop points
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s latest reboot is off to a flying start. In Michael Carrick’s first game as coach, United pulled off a stunning 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and lifted the gloom hanging over Old Trafford. “It’s a great start,” Carrick said. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reeves, Washington lead 2nd-half charge in Georgia Tech’s 78-74 win over Wolfpack
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kowacie Reeves Jr. scored 21 points, Lamar Washington added 18 and the two combined for 28 in the second half as Georgia Tech held off North Carolina State 78-74 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak. Akai Fleming added 16 points and Jaeden Mustaf collected his first career double-double with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell’s 23 lead Elon past Hofstra 89-85
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell scored 23 points as Elon beat Hofstra 89-85 on Saturday. Cuthrell added five rebounds for the Phoenix (12-7, 4-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Bryson Cokley shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 19 ... Read More »
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