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Fletcher scores 24 as High Point takes down Mary Baldwin 129-47
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Cam’Ron Fletcher’s 24 points helped High Point defeat Mary Baldwin 129-47 on Tuesday. Fletcher also contributed seven rebounds and four steals for the Panthers (9-3). Chase Johnston shot 5 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Vincent Brady II finished with 14 points. Rony Hogarth led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After MVP season in South Korea, Ponce ready for big-league return with Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
TORONTO — When an attempt to find his pitching form in Japan wasn’t bearing fruit after a brief stint in the major leagues, Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce tried emulating his brother-in-law’s sporting mindset. It helped lead to a big turnaround on the mound and now a three-year, US$30-million contract with the Blue Jays. “He helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Towns scores 19 points, grabs 11 boards as Bowling Green downs Chicago State 76-55
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Sam Towns’ 19 points and 11 rebounds helped Bowling Green defeat Chicago State 76-55 on Tuesday. Javon Ruffin scored 15 points and added six rebounds and nine assists for the Falcons (8-3). Troy Glover had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Doyel Cockrill III finished with 19 points for the Cougars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terence Crawford, boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Terence Crawford, who claimed the title of best pound-for-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September, announced his retirement on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Crawford is the only male boxer to capture three unified division titles, which he accomplished with that unanimous decision over Alvarez before 70,482 fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Martinelli puts up 29 points for Northwestern in 86-70 win over Valparaiso
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Nick Martinelli scored 29 points and Arringten Page added 18 for Northwestern in an 86-70 win over Valparaiso on Tuesday night. The Wildcats (7-4) opened the game with a 7-0 run. Valparaiso (6-5) closed the gap, down by nine, 39-30 heading into halftime. Northwestern had an 11-0 run, with eight points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews and Joshua score 8 seconds apart to help Leafs rally past Blackhawks 3-2
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Dakota Joshua batted in a rebound with 3:01 left, just 8 seconds after Auston Matthews tied it, and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks for a 3-2 win on Tuesday night. Third-period goals by Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Matthews and Joshua erased Toronto’s two-goal deficit and complete a wild comeback. Joseph ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thatcher Demko stops 23 shots as Canucks blank Rangers 3-0
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Evander Kane and Liam Ohgren scored and Thatcher Demko made 23 saves as the league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night. Conor Garland added an empty-net goal as Vancouver, which had won only three of its previous 12 games, smothered the Rangers from start to finish. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers halt three-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Canadiens
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored goals in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night at Bell Centre. Trevor Zegras, playing in his 300th career NHL game, ran his goal streak to a career-high four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brankovic has 18 as UT Rio Grande Valley beats Lamar 83-72
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Filip Brankovic’s 18 points helped UT Rio Grande Valley defeat Lamar 83-72 on Tuesday. Brankovic also contributed eight rebounds for the Vaqueros (4-6, 1-1 Southland Conference). Marvin McGhee scored 18 points while going 6 of 11 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and added seven rebounds. Koree Cotton shot 3 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adam Fantilli’s OT goal lifts Blue Jackets past Ducks 4–3
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored with 1:28 left in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4–3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. Zach Werenski scored twice and added an assist in his 600th NHL game, Boone Jenner had a goal and an assist, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mississippi State uses every bit of Hubbard’s 34-point effort to subdue LIU
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 34 points and Jayden Epps scored 20 points and Mississippi State had to fight to the end to hold off Long Island 87-83 on Tuesday. Malachi Davis made a 3-pointer with 4:58 left and Greg Gordon’s 18 seconds later put the Sharks up 76-71. The Bulldogs (6-5) used ... Read More »
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