February 2nd, 2026
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Ohtani won’t pitch in World Baseball Classic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic in March, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said it was Ohtani’s decision to focus solely on being the designated hitter for his native country. He said the team “absolutely” would have supported Ohtani if ... Read More »

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Lancaster’s 22 lead Alcorn State over Southern 78-73

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Shane Lancaster had 22 points in Alcorn State’s 78-73 victory against Southern on Saturday. Lancaster also had five assists for the Braves (4-16, 3-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Omari Hamilton shot 5 of 5 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to add 13 points. Jameel Morris went 4 ... Read More »

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Etute’s career-high 26 points, 11 rebounds propel Oregon past No. 16 Maryland

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ehis Etute scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Oregon in a 68-61 win over No. 16 Maryland on Saturday night. Etute shot 10 of 15 from the field and 6 of 8 from the line. Sofia Bell added 16 points, hitting four 3-pointers. The Ducks (17-7, ... Read More »

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Ohio State hires Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator Saturday, the second straight year coach Ryan Day has turned to a coordinator with extensive NFL experience. Smith was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator the past two seasons after being the Atlanta Falcons head coach from 2021 through ’23. “He will bring immediate ... Read More »

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Ehis Etute scores career-high 26 as Oregon women take down No. 16 Maryland 68-61

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ehis Etute scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Oregon in a 68-61 win over No. 16 Maryland on Saturday night. Etute shot 10 of 15 from the field and 6 of 8 from the line. Sofia Bell added 16 points, hitting four 3-pointers. The Ducks (17-7, ... Read More »

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Hunter scores 32, Central Arkansas beats Eastern Kentucky 90-81

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Camren Hunter scored 32 points as Central Arkansas beat Eastern Kentucky 90-81 on Saturday. Hunter added seven rebounds for the Bears (12-10, 7-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Ty Robinson scored 13 points and added three steals. Luke Moore had 12 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 6 of ... Read More »

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No. 19 Princeton women pull away in 4th quarter to beat Cornell 72-61

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Skye Belker and Olivia Hutcherson scored 20 points apiece, and No. 19 Princeton pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Cornell 72-61 on Saturday. Princeton opened the final quarter on a 10-2 surge for a 58-48 advantage with 7:17 remaining. Ashley Chea’s 3-pointer later stretched the Tigers’ advantage to 65-53 ... Read More »

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Bullock scores 26 in Hawaii’s 89-82 win against Long Beach State

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Quandre Bullock’s 26 points helped Hawaii defeat Long Beach State 89-82 on Saturday. Bullock added nine rebounds for the Rainbow Warriors (16-5, 8-3 Big West Conference). Isaac Finlinson scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 9 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. ... Read More »

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Farabee scores winner, Flames end five-game skid with win over Sharks

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CALGARY — Joel Farabee’s short-handed goal at 6:53 of the third period snapped a 2-2 deadlock and lifted the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Morgan Frost and Matvei Gridin, both with their 12 goals of the season, also scored for the Flames (22-26-6), who snapped a five-game ... Read More »

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Parker’s 30 lead Austin Peay past West Georgia 81-78

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Collin Parker’s 30 points led Austin Peay over West Georgia 81-78 on Saturday. Parker added 12 rebounds for the Governors (15-6, 9-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Rashaud Marshall scored 19 points while shooting 4 of 10 from the field and 11 for 14 from the line and added seven rebounds. Tate McCubbin ... Read More »

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Gibson scores 18 as Texas A&M-CC knocks off Houston Christian 73-71

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Mason Gibson’s 18 points helped Texas A&M-CC defeat Houston Christian 73-71 on Saturday. Trent Johnson hit a 3-pointer to pull Houston Christian to 71-69 with 16 seconds left before the Islanders held on from the free-throw line. Gibson added six rebounds for the Islanders (12-10, 8-5 Southland Conference). Cenker Evran ... Read More »

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