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Louisiana-Lafayette defeats Norfolk State 63-54
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Dorian Finister had 15 points in Louisiana-Lafayette’s 63-54 victory against Norfolk State on Sunday. Finister had nine rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (3-11, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). Milan Mejia finished 4 of 8 from 3-point range to add 12 points. Jaxon Olvera shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones scores 18 as Radford beats Shenandoah 87-44
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Del Jones had 18 points in Radford’s 87-44 win over Shenandoah on Sunday. Jones had five assists and four steals for the Highlanders (7-8). Frederik Erichsen shot 6 of 8 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to add 15 points. Gabriel Ferreira shot 6 of 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tucker’s 15 help Longwood down Averett 92-49
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Elijah Tucker had 15 points in Longwood’s 92-49 win over Averett on Sunday. Tucker also contributed five rebounds for the Lancers (8-7). Alphonzo Billups III scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 7 and added six rebounds. Redd Thompson went 6 of 10 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Packers won’t have a long playoff run if teams keep running all over them
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — For the second straight year, the Green Bay Packers are heading in the wrong direction as the playoffs approach. They’ll be staring at the likelihood of a second straight one-and-done postseason unless they shore up their run defense. “Everybody has to acknowledge it and accept it and accept it for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams scores 19, Mercer knocks off Baptist University of Florida 122-49
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Zaire Williams scored 19 points as Mercer beat Baptist University of Florida 122-49 on Sunday. Williams added seven rebounds for the Bears (8-5). Baraka Okojie scored 14 points and added six rebounds and nine assists. Jaydon Cole had 13 points and went 5 of 10 from the field (3 for 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holmgren scores 29, Thunder end 2-game skid with a 129-104 win over the 76ers
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 29 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, ending a two-game skid. Holmgren made 12 of 17 shots, including 2 of 4 from 3-point-range, for Oklahoma City (27-5), which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots’ Drake Maye makes another strong case for MVP with a dominant performance in win over Jets
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The chants got louder as Drake Maye jogged off the field after another terrific performance and neared the visitors’ tunnel leading to the New England Patriots’ locker room. “MVP! MVP! MVP!” a large group of fired-up fans shouted as they serenaded their second-year quarterback, who again made a strong case ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.J. Edwards’ second triple-double highlights SMU’s 110-63 rout of Cal State Fullerton
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — B.J. Edwards had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season and SMU rolled past Cal State Fullerton 110-63 on Sunday, improving to 9-0 at home. Edwards, the only player in the country with two triple-doubles this season, had 24 points, 13 assists and 10 steals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Ohio State in 3rd Cotton Bowl in a row, Miami back in Texas where it won CFP debut
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
Defending national champion Ohio State is in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, while Miami is already returning to Texas just more than a week after being in the state for a win in its College Football Playoff debut. Both teams were set to arrive in North Texas on Sunday, three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bothun’s 15 help North Dakota knock off Dakota State 88-56
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Matthew Bothun’s 15 points helped North Dakota defeat Dakota State 88-56 on Sunday. Bothun shot 5 for 5, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Fightin’ Hawks (6-10). Marley Curtis added 11 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I start laughing’: Sweden’s Ivar Stenberg not focused on going No. 1 at NHL draft
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Ivar Stenberg can only crack a smile when the thought crosses his mind. The Swedish winger has forced himself into the conversation as the potential No. 1 pick at the 2026 NHL draft with an impressive showing in the professional ranks back home. That top spot was assumed to belong to Gavin McKenna ... Read More »
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