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Aden Holloway scores 26 to lead No. 14 Alabama over Kentucky 89-74
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aden Holloway tied a career-high with 26 points, Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 points and No. 14 Alabama beat Kentucky 89-74 on Saturday. Kentucky fought back from a 21-point deficit, cutting the lead to single digits, 77-68, with 5:38 to play. But the Wildcats were outscored 12-6 down the stretch, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsay scores 18, Villanova downs Butler 85-67
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryce Lindsay scored 18 points as Villanova beat Butler 85-67 on Saturday. Lindsay went 7 of 13 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Wildcats (12-2, 3-0 Big East Conference). Matthew Hodge scored 17 points while going 6 of 9 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and open six-point lead in Premier League
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Declan Rice proved why he’s a leading candidate to be the Premier League’s player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead on Saturday. The England midfielder scored two second-half goals — with almost identical low, side-footed finishes — in a 3-2 win on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced and the person was not authorized to speak publicly about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Toronto Blue Jays agree to deal with Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and Japanese free-agent third baseman Kazuma Okamoto have agreed to terms on a contract, according to multiple reports. ESPN and Sportsnet reported Saturday afternoon that the two sides agreed to a deal. There was no immediate word on the length of the contract or financial details. Okamoto is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd lead No. 1 UConn to 31st win in a row with 84-48 victory over Seton Hall
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals and Azzi Fudd added 16 points as top-ranked UConn overcame a slow shooting start to roll to an 84-48 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. It was UConn’s (15-0, 6-0 Big East) 31st win in a row. The Huskies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan David’s missed penalty costs Juventus in draw with Lecce
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Juventus forward Jonathan David had a penalty saved as the Bianconeri were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Lecce in Serie A on Saturday. Weston McKennie canceled out Lameck Banda’s shock opener for Lecce and David had a chance to give his side the lead in the 66th minute but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis, De Ridder help No. 21 Virginia regroup from 3OT loss to beat NC State 76-61
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sam Lewis matched his career high with 23 points, Thijs De Ridder took over after halftime and No. 21 Virginia beat N.C. State 76-61 on Saturday. Lewis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting by halftime for the Cavaliers (12-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who never trailed three days after losing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Incredible Šulc! Czech midfielder scores twice as Lyon beats Monaco in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Midfielder Pavel Šulc kept his scoring run going with two goals as fifth-placed Lyon won at struggling Monaco 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Šulc is one of the best signings this season in French soccer and took his tally to 11 goals in 23 games since joining from unheralded Czech club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nancy under severe pressure at Celtic after loss to Rangers but says ‘nothing changes’
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Wilfried Nancy’s job as Celtic manager came under even more intense scrutiny after a 3-1 home loss to fierce Glasgow rival Rangers on Saturday in the Old Firm derby, the biggest match in Scottish soccer. It was a sixth loss in eight games under Nancy since his arrival at Celtic on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Spurs vs. Trail Blazers game because of knee soreness
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is going to get at least a few more days off to deal with his sore left knee. The San Antonio Spurs ruled Wembanyama out for their game Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, citing his knee soreness. Wembanyama missed the Spurs’ game against Indiana on Friday. Saturday’s ... Read More »
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