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Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night. Edwards, at 24 years and 156 days old, was beaten to the mark by just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Osburn’s 27 helps Omaha knock off North Dakota 90-79
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tony Osburn scored 27 points as Omaha beat North Dakota 90-79 on Thursday. Osburn shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 9 from the line for the Mavericks (8-10, 1-2 Summit League). Paul Djobet scored 18 points and added 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brendan Terry scores 30 as Southeast Missouri State defeats Southern Indiana 84-76
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Brendan Terry’s 30 points off the bench led Southeast Missouri State over Southern Indiana 84-76 on Thursday. Terry also added eight rebounds for the Redhawks (9-7, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Luke Almodovar scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Kane scores 500th goal in Red Wings’ win over Canucks
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night. The 37-year-old Kane is the fifth U.S.-born player to reach the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vartiainen and Saine combine for 31 points to lead Weber State over Northern Arizona 78-65
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Viljami Vartiainen and Tijan Saine combined to scored 31 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 78-65 on Thursday. Vartiainen had 16 points and added five rebounds for the Wildcats (8-8, 2-1 Big Sky Conference). Tijan Saine shot 5 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andre Washington’s 20 points help Eastern Illinois take down Tennessee Tech 71-61
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 71-61 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday. Washington shot 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (5-10, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 13 points and four steals. Kooper Jacobi finished with 11 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves beat Cavaliers 131-122 for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Anthony Edwards added 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds while becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkinson, Sayler and Jackson combine for 54 as South Dakota State defeats Denver 87-79
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Damon Wilkinson, Joe Sayler and Jaden Jackson combined for 54 points to lead South Dakota State to defeat Denver 87-79 on Thursday. Wilkinson had 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting to go with nine rebounds for the Jackrabbits (9-9, 2-1 Summit League). Joe Sayler scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 17 (1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Manson has 2 goals, 2 assists and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat Ottawa 8-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory over the Senators. Brock Nelson added two goals, and Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Martin Necas and Brent Burns also scored for the Avalanche to open a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Harper scores 23, Tennessee State takes down Western Illinois 90-68
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Travis Harper II had 23 points in Tennessee State’s 90-68 victory over Western Illinois on Thursday. Harper shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Tigers (10-5, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Khalil London scored 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Cristobal’s image, Miami’s beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes dominated the line of scrimmage for the majority of their 31-27 victory over No. 6 Ole Miss on Thursday night in the ... Read More »
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