National Sports
Kugel leads hot-shooting UCF to first win in Boulder, beating Colorado 95-86
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Riley Kugel scored 22 points with the help of six 3-pointers and Themus Fulks scored 19 points and UCF beat Colorado 95-86 on Saturday to earn its first-ever win over the Buffaloes in Boulder. Jamichael Stillwell scored 15 points and reserves Devan Cambridge and Chris Johnson scored 11 and 10 respectively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harper scores 30, Tennessee State takes down Lindenwood 96-86
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Travis Harper II’s 30 points led Tennessee State over Lindenwood 96-86 on Saturday. Harper went 13 of 21 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (13-7, 7-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Aaron Nkrumah scored 22 points while shooting 8 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rick Pitino savors reaching 900 victories as a college head coach in St. John’s win over Xavier
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Rick Pitino has rarely considered number of victories when it comes to milestones. For him, it has always been about championships. The Hall of Fame coach though did admit becoming the fourth Division I men’s basketball coach to reach 900 victories was one to savor. St. John’s rallied from a 16-point deficit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson scores 24, Oakland beats Detroit Mercy 95-87
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Brody Robinson had 24 points in Oakland’s 95-87 win against Detroit Mercy on Saturday. Robinson also contributed 10 assists for the Golden Grizzlies (12-10, 8-3 Horizon League). Ziare Wells scored 24 points while going 11 of 13 from the field. Tuburu Niavalurua shot 5 of 10 from the field and 6 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Pohlad quickly gets to work as new leader of Twins on rebuilding trust from fans and players
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of Tom Pohlad’s priorities over his first month as controlling owner of the Minnesota Twins was personal phone calls to fans on a list of 50 people who have yet to renew season tickets for 2026. Many of his attempts went to voicemail. One recipient hung up three times, assuming a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson puts up 26 as McNeese downs New Orleans 82-63
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Larry Johnson scored 26 points as McNeese beat New Orleans 82-63 on Saturday. Johnson had eight rebounds and five assists for the Cowboys (16-4, 9-2 Southland Conference). Garwey Dual added 14 points while shooting 2 of 6 (2 of 3 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville wins 81-76 in OT against Eastern Kentucky
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Chris Lockett Jr.’s 25 points helped Jacksonville defeat Eastern Kentucky 81-76 in overtime on Saturday. Lockett added three steals for the Dolphins (8-13, 3-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Donovan Rivers scored 17 points, going 6 of 10 and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. Evan Sterck had 16 points and shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shelton scores 21 as Merrimack downs Saint Peter’s 67-59
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Ernest Shelton had 21 points in Merrimack’s 67-59 victory against Saint Peter’s on Saturday. Shelton added three blocks for the Warriors (13-9, 9-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kevair Kennedy added 17 points while shooting 4 of 13 from the field and 9 for 10 from the line while he also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valdes scores 22 as Troy downs Georgia Southern 83-78
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Victor Valdes scored 22 points as Troy beat Georgia Southern 83-78 on Saturday. Valdes shot 6 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Trojans (15-6, 8-1 Sun Belt Conference). Thomas Dowd scored 16 points while going 4 of 10 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No letup from Arizona after being voted unanimous No. 1 for the first time
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona opened the week by being voted unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time in the program’s storied history. The two dominating wins that followed are a sign the Wildcats have no intention of letting up. “We’re protecting nothing, because we’ve done nothing,” Arizona coach Tommy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 18 Clemson Tigers are road warriors with 12 straight ACC victories away from home
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Clemson feels right at home on the road. The No. 18 Tigers won their 12th straight Atlantic Coast Conference road game on Saturday, pulling away from Georgia Tech in the second half for a 77-63 victory. They are now tied for the fourth-longest road winning streak in ACC history, equaling Virginia’s run ... Read More »
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