February 9th, 2026
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Aday Mara’s 3-point practice pays off in No. 2 Michigan’s win over Ohio State

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aday Mara’s practice shooting 3-pointers finally paid off. Michigan’s 7-foot-3 center made the first two 3s of his collegiate career on Sunday during the second-ranked Wolverines’ 82-61 victory over Ohio State. Mara, a junior from Spain, didn’t attempt a shot beyond the arc in his first two years at UCLA. He ... Read More »

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Roberson’s 22 points, 16 rebounds highlight No. 17 Duke women’s near 60-point rout of SMU

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman center Arianna Roberson had career highs of 22 points and 16 rebounds off the bench, Toby Fournier added 26 points and No. 17 Duke routed SMU 95-36 on Sunday for the Blue Devils’ 15th straight win. Duke’s 13th straight ACC victory extends the Blue Devils’ best conference start under head ... Read More »

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David “Diggy” Coit scores 20 of his 28 after halftime, Maryland beats Minnesota 67-62

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David “Diggy” Coit scored 20 of his 28 in the final 13-plus minutes, including the game’s final seven points, to help Maryland beat Minnesota 67-62 on Sunday. Coit made 9 of 13 from the field, 4 of 7 from 3-point range, and hit 7 of 7 from the free-throw line. The 5-foot-11 ... Read More »

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Jakucionis hits 6 3-pointers without a miss in Heat’s 132-101 romp over Wizards

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis was 6 for 6 from 3-point range and scored 22 points, Bam Adebayo also had 22 and the Miami Heat routed the Washington Wizards 132-101 on Sunday. Norman Powell added 21 points for Miami, and Kel’el Ware had 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Heat snapped a two-game losing streak ... Read More »

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No. 5 LSU bounces back from a midweek loss at Texas and routs Auburn 77-44

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — ZaKiyah Johnson scored 16 points, Mikaylah Williams added 12 and No. 5 LSU bounced back from a midweek loss to rout Auburn 77-44 on Sunday. LSU’s defense proved to be the key, holding Auburn to 25% shooting from the field and 14.3% from 3-point range. Flau’jae Johnson, LSU’s leading scorer, finished ... Read More »

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Baba Miller has 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to help Cincinnati beat UCF 92-72

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Baba Miller had 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jizzle James scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half, and Cincinnati beat UCF 92-72 on Sunday. Moustapha Thiam also scored 15 points for Cincinnati (12-12, 4-7 Big 12), Jalen Celestine added 14 and Day Day Thomas 11. The Bearcats, ... Read More »

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Brooks scores 21, Harris 19 and No. 25 North Carolina women rout Wake Forest for 7th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Nyla Brooks scored 21 points, Nyla Harris added 19 and No. 25 North Carolina rolled past Wake Forest 84-56 on Sunday. North Carolina (20-5, 9-3 ACC) has won seven straight and reached 20 wins for the 34th time in program history. Wake Forest led 9-6 through the first five minutes before ... Read More »

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Why Cherki’s spectacular goal for Man City against Liverpool was disallowed

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki thought he had scored one of the goals of the season with virtually the last kick of the match when firing home from the halfway line in Manchester City’s dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool on Sunday. It sparked wild scenes as City’s players and fans celebrated the icing on the cake ... Read More »

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Inter Milan increases Serie A lead with 5-0 demolition of Sassuolo

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

ROME (AP) — Inter Milan routed 10-man Sassuolo 5-0 on Sunday to extend its Serie A lead to eight points over AC Milan, which didn’t play this weekend because of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Yann Bisseck and Marcus Thuram scored in the first half for Inter. Lautaro Martínez, Manuel Akanji and Luis Henrique added second-half ... Read More »

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Aday Mara scores career-high 24 points as No. 2 Michigan cruises past Ohio State 82-61

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aday Mara scored a career-high 24 points, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg had double-doubles and second-ranked Michigan rolled to an 82-61 victory over Ohio State on Sunday. The Big Ten-leading Wolverines (22-1, 12-1) led throughout as they made 10 3-pointers — including nine in the first half — and dominated ... Read More »

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Aday Mara scores 24 points and No. 2 Michigan routs rival Ohio State 82-61

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aday Mara scored a career-high 24 points, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg had double-doubles and second-ranked Michigan rolled to an 82-61 victory over Ohio State on Sunday. The Big Ten-leading Wolverines (22-1, 12-1) led throughout as they made 10 3-pointers — including nine in the first half — and dominated ... Read More »

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