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Peterson and Kansas show their potential as Jayhawks crush previously unbeaten No. 2 Iowa State
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas finally showed what it could do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation Tuesday night. The timing couldn’t have been worse for second-ranked Iowa State. After falling from the AP Top 25 following a second loss in their first three Big 12 games, the Jayhawks roared away from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As expected, Alcaraz and Sabalenka named top-seeded players at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. The announcement on Wednesday comes a day ahead of the tournament draw. Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was seeded second, with Alexander Zverev third and 10-time champion Novak Djokovic fourth. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swartz, Creighton defeat Georgetown 86-83 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Austin Swartz scored 33 points, including seven in the overtime, and Creighton took down Georgetown 86-83 on Tuesday night. Swartz shot 12 for 16, including 8 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Bluejays (11-7, 5-2 Big East Conference). Josh Dix scored 15 points, going 6 of 12 (2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Stakusic bounces Kostovic, moves closer to qualifying for Aussie Open
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MELBOURNE — Marina Stakusic took a major step toward qualifying for the Australian Open with a quick, two-set victory over Teodora Kostovic of Serbia on Wednesday in Melbourne. The 21-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., needed only 65 minutes to bounce Kostovic 6-0, 6-2. The Canadian finished with one ace, 12 winners and only seven unforced errors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As expected Alcaraz and Sabalenka named top-seeded players at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. The announcement on Wednesday comes a day ahead of the tournament draw. Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was seeded second, with Alexander Zverev third and 10-time champion Novak Djokovic fourth. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder rout Spurs 119-98, Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98 on Tuesday night to earn their first win in four tries against the Spurs this season. Jalen Williams added 20 points and Chet Holmgren chipped in eight points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresno State earns 79-69 victory over Colorado State
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Heidbreder’s 23 points helped Fresno State defeat Colorado State 79-69 on Tuesday night. Heidbreder shot 3 for 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 16 of 16 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (8-9, 2-4 Mountain West Conference). DeShawn Gory added 14 points while shooting 7 for 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As expected Alcaraz and Sabelanka named top-seeded players at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. The announcement on Wednesday comes a day ahead of the tournament draw. Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was seeded second, with Alexander Zverev third and 10-time champion Novak Djokovic fourth. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall scores 22 as New Mexico knocks off Grand Canyon 87-64
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jake Hall had 22 points in New Mexico’s 87-64 win against Grand Canyon on Tuesday night. Hall shot 7 for 12 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Lobos (14-3, 5-1 Mountain West Conference). Uriah Tenette shot 4 for 8 (1 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman, streaking Syracuse hold off Florida State in 94-86 win
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Donnie Freeman scored 25 points, reserve Tyler Betsey added 18 points, and Syracuse beat Florida State 94-86 on Tuesday night for its third straight victory. Freeman, who shot 9 of 12, has scored 20-plus points in his last three games. J.J. Starling scored 15 points, William Kyle III had 11 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson, Wheeler lead Bradley to 94-90 OT win over Evansville
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jaquan Johnson scored 35 points and Montana Wheeler added eight points in the overtime as Bradley knocked off Evansville 94-90 on Tuesday. Johnson added five rebounds, seven assists, and six steals for the Braves (13-6, 6-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Wheeler shot 6 of 9 from the field and 4 for 4 ... Read More »
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