January 4th, 2026
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Garrett scores 30, Oakland downs Robert Morris 96-73

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Isaac Garrett scored 30 points as Oakland beat Robert Morris 96-73 on Sunday. Garrett also contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Golden Grizzlies (8-8, 4-1 Horizon League). Tuburu Niavalurua scored 21 points and added six rebounds. Michael Houge finished 5 of 9 from the floor to finish with ... Read More »

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Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 points against his old team as the Nets beat the Nuggets 127-115

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in his first game against his former team, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Denver Nuggets 127-115 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. The Nuggets got Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun back from lengthy injury absences and a ... Read More »

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Cooper scores 18, Barker adds 17 to help No. 23 Lady Vols beat Auburn 73-56

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Talaysia Cooper scored 18 points, Janiah Barker had 17 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and No. 23 Tennessee beat Auburn 73-56 on Sunday. Cooper made 7 of 12 from the field, and Barker was 6-for-10 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for Tennessee (10-3, 2-0 SEC). Khady ... Read More »

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Saints QB Tyler Shough concludes his solid rookie year with a late pick and a loss

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough missed a chance to bolster his case for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year by throwing a late interception in Sunday’s 19-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old Shough started nine games for the Saints, taking over for Spencer Rattler during a Week 8 loss ... Read More »

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Flames’ Beecher, Jets’ Stanley suspended 1 game each for roughing

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — The NHL’s department of player safety suspended Calgary Flames forward John Beecher and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley one game each for separate roughing incidents Sunday. Beecher caught Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron off-guard with a punch while McCarron was restrained by a linesman at 13:15 in the first period of Calgary’s ... Read More »

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Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins’ 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. The Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to win their fifth straight game overall and third ... Read More »

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Ziegler scores 18 points as No. 13 Louisville women beat Virginia Tech 85-60

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Laura Ziegler scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds as No. 13 Louisville remained unbeaten in ACC play with an 85-60 victory over Virginia Tech on Sunday. Louisville shot 47% from the field and made 11 of 19 3-pointers, opening a double-digit lead by halftime and steadily extending it the rest ... Read More »

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Jordan Stolz starts but doesn’t race the 1,500 after being fastest at 500 at the US Olympic trials

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Star speedskater Jordan Stolz figured some extra rest was more important than competing in an event he didn’t need to with an Olympic berth already assured, so after finishing first in the 500 meters at the U.S. trials Sunday, he decided to just line up at the start of the 1,500 instead ... Read More »

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Bane, Banchero help Magic hand Pacers 12th straight loss, 135-127

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero added 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic handed the Indiana Pacers their 12th straight loss, 135-127 on Sunday. Anthony Black had 27 points and 10 assists for the Magic, who beat the Pacers for the second time in five days. Pascal ... Read More »

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PSG beats PFC 2-1 in Paris derby after Marseille loses at home

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain stayed one point behind surprise Ligue 1 leader Lens after beating Paris FC 2-1 on Sunday in the first capital city derby in French men’s league soccer since 1990. Star forwards Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembéle struck for PSG. Inconsistent Marseille is now eight points behind Lens in ... Read More »

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JT Pettigrew’s 21 points help Valparaiso top UIC 66-59

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — JT Pettigrew’s 21 points helped Valparaiso defeat UIC 66-59 on Sunday. Pettigrew added seven rebounds for the Beacons (7-8, 1-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Justus McNair scored 12 points while going 1 of 2 and 9 of 12 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. The win snapped a five-game losing ... Read More »

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