January 1st, 2026
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Illinois State wins 73-47 over Evansville

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Chase Walker scored 22 points as Illinois State beat Evansville 73-47 on Thursday. Walker had eight rebounds for the Redbirds (12-3, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Ty’Reek Coleman added 12 points while shooting 4 of 5 from the field and grabbing six rebounds. Landon Wolf went 4 of 4 from the field ... Read More »

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Holiday Bowl matchup between Arizona, SMU features QBs who’ve remained true to their schools

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — In the era of the transfer portal and NIL, the Holiday Bowl between No. 21 Arizona and SMU on Friday night could easily be called the Loyalty Bowl. The two redshirt junior quarterbacks, Noah Fifita of Arizona and Kevin Jennings of SMU, have chosen to remain at their schools and appear ... Read More »

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Cotie McMahon scores 24 to help No. 15 Ole Miss women beat Georgia 79-62

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Cotie McMahon had 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists on Thursday to help No. 15 Mississippi beat Georgia 79-62 in the SEC opener for both teams. Latasha Lattimore scored 13 points, Christeen Iwuala added 12 for Ole Miss (14-2, 1-0). Debreasha Powe and Kaitlin Peterson had 10 points apiece. McMahon ... Read More »

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George Natsvlishvili scores 19 as North Dakota defeats Oral Roberts 72-61

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — George Natsvlishvili’s 19 points helped North Dakota defeat Oral Roberts 72-61 on Thursday. Natsvlishvili had six rebounds for the Fightin’ Hawks (7-10, 1-0 Summit League). Eli King scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 11 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line and added 10 rebounds. Garrett ... Read More »

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Batherson steps up for Chabot in win over Washington, and teammates take note

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

OTTAWA — When Drake Batherson drops the gloves, his teammates take notice. In just his third career fight, Batherson surprised a sellout crowd at Canadian Tire Centre Thursday afternoon when he sought retaliation for an ugly hit on teammate Thomas Chabot. Midway through the first period of the Senators’ 4-3 win Thursday against the Washington ... Read More »

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Wright State defeats Milwaukee 76-70

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Michael Imariagbe had 17 points in Wright State’s 76-70 victory against Milwaukee on Thursday. Imariagbe shot 4 of 10 from the field and 9 for 10 from the line for the Raiders (8-7, 3-1 Horizon League). TJ Burch scored 15 points, going 6 of 15 and 3 of 3 from the ... Read More »

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Donovan Oday’s 18 lead Northern Kentucky over IU Indianapolis 81-72

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Donovan Oday’s 18 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat IU Indianapolis 81-72 on Thursday. Oday shot 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Norse (11-5, 3-2 Horizon League). Dan Gherezgher scored 17 points, going 6 of 8 (5 for ... Read More »

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Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League season. Liverpool couldn’t manage a goal against a promoted team, either, laboring to a 0-0 draw against Leeds at Anfield. The stalemates highlighted the strength in ... Read More »

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Ty Robinson’s 27 lead Central Arkansas over FGCU 85-83

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Ty Robinson’s 27 points helped Central Arkansas defeat FGCU 85-83 on Thursday. Robinson had seven rebounds for the Bears (6-8, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Camren Hunter scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Javion Guy-King shot 5 for 10 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to ... Read More »

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Lipscomb defeats Jacksonville 76-57

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

Grant Asman scored 11 points as Lipscomb beat Jacksonville 76-57 on Thursday. Asman had five rebounds and three steals for the Bisons (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Titas Sargiunas added 10 points while going 4 of 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Chris Arias led the Dolphins (5-9, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 13 ... Read More »

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Blues prospect Dean cleared to return by NHL, NHLPA player assistance program

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

ST LOUIS — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has been cleared to return to the team after spending time in the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s Player Assistance Program, the club announced Thursday. The Blues said Dean will report to the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday. Dean was admitted into the player ... Read More »

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