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Monmouth takes down Towson 62-48
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Jason Rivera-Torres’ 21 points helped Monmouth defeat Towson 62-48 on Saturday night. Rivera-Torres added six rebounds for the Hawks (7-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Andrew Ball scored 12 points and added eight rebounds. Stefanos Spartalis shot 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 10 points. The Tigers (8-8, 0-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews passes Mats Sundin to set Maple Leafs’ record with 421st goal
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421. His first goal tied Sundin at 420 when Matthews entered the offensive zone past Islanders defenceman Scott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams’ 31 lead Montana past Northern Colorado 88-79
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Money Williams’ 31 points led Montana over Northern Colorado 88-79 on Saturday. Williams added five assists for the Grizzlies (8-7, 2-0 Big Sky Conference). Te’Jon Sawyer scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Grant Kepley shot 3 of 7 from the field and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard wins Walter Payton Award as FCS offensive player of year
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard won the Walter Payton Award on Saturday night as the Football Championship Subdivision offensive player of the year. Brungard edged fellow Western Carolina quarterback Taron Dickens and North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton in voting by a national panel. The winner was announced two days before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews passes Mats Sundin to set Maple Leafs’ franchise record with his 421st career goal
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421. His first goal tied Sundin at 420 when Matthews entered the offensive zone past Islanders defenseman Scott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Texas Tech women beat Arizona 80-49, extend win streak to 16 games
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Denae Fritz scored 16 points, Adlee Blacklock made 4 of 5 from 3-point range and finished with 15 points, and No. 21 Texas Tech beat Arizona 80-49 on Saturday night to extend its win streak to 16 games. Texas Tech (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) is off to the best start in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hubbard scores 10 of his 38 points in OT to lift Mississippi State over Texas 101-98 in SEC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 10 of his career-high-tying 38 points in overtime and Mississippi State beat Texas 101-98 on Saturday night in a Southeastern Conference opener. Hubbard had the first basket in overtime and his three-point play with 2:05 remaining gave Mississippi State (9-5) a 96-90 lead. Tramon Mark stole the ball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England 114-3 at lunch on Day 1 of final Ashes test after Bondi tribute at Sydney Cricket Ground
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — England was 114-3 at lunch on Day 1 of the final Ashes test against Australia on Sunday amid a strong security presence at the Sydney Cricket Ground and after an emotional on-field tribute for the Bondi terror victims and first responders. After losing three wickets in quick succession midway through the session, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell scores 32, Idaho knocks off Eastern Washington 84-81
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Kolton Mitchell’s 32 points, Biko Johnson scored 20 points, and Idaho beat Eastern Washington 84-81 on Saturday. Mitchell added three steals and Johnson made 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and 8 for 10 from the free-throw line. Seth Joba had seven points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucknell defeats Lehigh 72-65
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Ruot Bijiek had 20 points and 10 rebounds in Bucknell’s 72-65 win against Lehigh on Saturday. Pat Curtin scored 14 points while going 4 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line and had five steals for the Bison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals, Team Canada forward Tom Wilson leaves game with an apparent leg injury
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitals forward Tom Wilson left Saturday night’s game against Chicago with an apparent leg injury. Wilson, who was selected earlier in the week for Canada’s Olympic roster, collided with Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy behind the net in the first period, and he quickly grabbed at his right shin area. He did not ... Read More »
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