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Nikola Jokic returns from knee injury to lead Nuggets past Clippers, 122-109

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his first game in a month, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points and the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers 122-109 on Friday night. Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP, missed 16 games after injuring his left knee in the first half ... Read More »

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Suns sweep back-to-bac, ending Cavaliers’ winning streak at 5 with 126-113 victory

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Cleveland 126-113 on Friday night to sweep a back-to-back and end the Cavaliers’ winning streak at a season-best five games. On Thursday night against Detroit, the Suns gave out “Dillon the Villain” T-shirts before Brooks scored a career-high 40 points in a ... Read More »

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Coyle’s three-goal game leads Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie Coyle had his second career hat trick, Mathieu Olivier added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night. The win was Columbus’ fourth straight and eighth in the last nine games (8-0-1). The Blackhawks lost in regulation for the third time ... Read More »

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Bland’s 17 lead Saint Peter’s past Mount St. Mary’s 66-58

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Brent Bland had 17 points in Saint Peter’s 66-58 win against Mount St. Mary’s on Friday night. Bland shot 6 for 12, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Peacocks (12-7, 9-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Bryce Eaton added 10 points while shooting 2 for 9 (1 ... Read More »

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Wright State wins 76-69 against Milwaukee

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — TJ Burch had 18 points in Wright State’s 76-69 win against Milwaukee on Friday night. Burch also contributed four steals for the Raiders (14-8, 9-2 Horizon League). Dominic Pangonis scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Michael Cooper had 13 points and shot 4 for 7, including 3 for 5 from beyond ... Read More »

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Harrison scores 15 as Charlotte beats Rice 80-70

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Damoni Harrison helped lead Charlotte over Rice on Friday night with 15 points off of the bench in an 80-70 victory. Harrison shot 4 for 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the 49ers (13-9, 7-2 American Athletic Conference). Anton Bonke scored ... Read More »

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Celiscar scores 17, Yale beats Dartmouth 83-68

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Isaac Celiscar’s 17 points helped Yale defeat Dartmouth 83-68 on Friday night. Celiscar shot 6 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line for the Bulldogs (16-3, 5-1 Ivy League). Nick Townsend scored 16 points while finishing 7 of 11 from the floor and added 10 ... Read More »

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Menard has 22 as Marist defeats Canisius 88-86 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Menard scored 22 points, Rhyjon Blackwell and Elijah Lewis each added 20 points, and Marist beat Canisius 88-86 in overtime on Friday night. Blackwell tied it at 73-all with 2.8 seconds left in regulation on an alley-oop layup. Menard shot 8 of 13 from the field and 5 for 5 ... Read More »

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Luka Doncic has a triple-double (26 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) before halftime as Lakers roll

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Luka Doncic’s latest triple-double came before the first half even ended. Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the first two quarters as the Los Angeles Lakers raced out to a 29-point halftime lead over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. He finished with 37 points, 13 assists and ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan beats No. 7 Michigan State 83-71, takes sole possession of Big Ten lead

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Elliot Cadeau scored 17 and Morez Johnson added 12 points to lead No. 3 Michigan to an 83-71 victory over seventh-ranked Michigan State on Friday night. The Wolverines (20-1, 10-1 Big Ten) moved into sole possession of first place in the conference, ... Read More »

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Nessah scores 18 as Cleveland State defeats Green Bay 89-82

By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Dayan Nessah’s 18 points helped Cleveland State defeat Green Bay 89-82 on Friday night. Nessah also contributed nine rebounds for the Vikings (8-14, 4-7 Horizon League). Jaidon Lipscomb scored 17 points, going 6 of 11 (5 for 9 from 3-point range). Josiah Harris shot 3 of 3 from the field ... Read More »

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