January 14th, 2026
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Martinelli leads Northwestern against No. 13 Illinois

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (8-8, 0-5 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts No. 13 Illinois after Nick Martinelli scored 34 points in Northwestern’s 77-75 overtime loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Wildcats have gone 6-2 at home. Northwestern averages 79.1 points and ... Read More »

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No. 2 Iowa State visits Kansas after Peterson’s 23-point showing

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2 Big 12) Lawrence, Kansas; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas hosts No. 2 Iowa State after Darryn Peterson scored 23 points in Kansas’ 86-75 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Jayhawks are 6-1 on their home court. Kansas ranks sixth in ... Read More »

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Riley leads East Carolina against South Florida

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

East Carolina Pirates (5-11, 0-3 AAC) at South Florida Bulls (10-6, 2-1 AAC) Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina visits South Florida after Joran Riley scored 30 points in East Carolina’s 87-85 overtime loss to the UAB Blazers. The Bulls are 6-1 in home games. South Florida is 0-1 in one-possession ... Read More »

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Anderson leads North Dakota State against South Dakota State after 22-point game

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (9-9, 2-1 Summit League) at North Dakota State Bison (14-5, 4-0 Summit League) Fargo, North Dakota; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Dakota State hosts South Dakota State after Treyson Anderson scored 22 points in North Dakota State’s 78-76 win against the Omaha Mavericks. The Bison are 8-0 in home ... Read More »

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No. 14 North Carolina visits Stanford after Veesaar’s 25-point game

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

North Carolina Tar Heels (14-2, 2-1 ACC) at Stanford Cardinal (13-4, 2-2 ACC) Stanford, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 North Carolina faces Stanford after Henri Veesaar scored 25 points in North Carolina’s 87-84 win against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Cardinal are 8-3 in home games. Stanford is 11-3 against ... Read More »

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No. 7 Houston hosts Huff and West Virginia

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

West Virginia Mountaineers (11-5, 2-1 Big 12) at Houston Cougars (15-1, 3-0 Big 12) Houston; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: West Virginia faces No. 7 Houston after Honor Huff scored 23 points in West Virginia’s 86-75 victory against the Kansas Jayhawks. The Cougars are 8-0 on their home court. Houston ranks second in college ... Read More »

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Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as interim manager until end of the season

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as interim manager until end of the season. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women’s sports

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled for the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the state bans, but the conservative-dominated Supreme Court gave no indication after more than three hours ... Read More »

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Matt Ryan is seeking to handle unfinished business in his new role as Falcons president of football

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Matt Ryan said he is motivated to take care of unfinished business in his new role as the Atlanta Falcons president of football. Ryan was named the 2016 NFL MVP after leading the Falcons to the Super Bowl in the highlight of his 14 years as the team’s starting quarterback. ... Read More »

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Mario Cristobal’s path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP title

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Luis Cristobal Sr. was always juggling at least two jobs. Clara Cristobal worked at an auto dealership well into her 70s. They were Cuban-Americans, didn’t know English when they came to the U.S, were extremely proud of their heritage, the sort of people who embraced hard work, saved their highest ... Read More »

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Vikings receiver Jordan Addison faces misdemeanor trespassing charge after arrest in Florida

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison faces a misdemeanor trespassing charge following his arrest in Florida. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrest records, Addison was detained in Tampa at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 3:46 a.m. Monday. He was released on $500 cash bond in the afternoon. ... Read More »

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