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Herbert’s career-high 4 interceptions doom Chargers in wild-card playoff loss to Texans
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Herbert had just three interceptions in the regular season. He surpassed that Saturday in just one playoff game. Herbert was picked off a career-high four times, including one that was returned for a touchdown, to help the Houston Texans coast to a 32-12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. “I let ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement. The Australian Open, which started Sunday (Saturday night EST), is the first Grand Slam tournament of 2025 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kentrell Garnett, Christian Wright help Louisiana hold off UL Monroe 71-68
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Kentrell Garnett had 15 points and Christian Wright made four free throws in the final 13 seconds to help Louisiana hold on for a 71-68 victory over UL Monroe on Saturday night. Garnett also had five assists for the Ragin’ Cajuns (5-12, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference). Mostapha El Moutaouakkil added 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson scores shootout winner, Stars edge Canadiens 2-1 for 7th win in a row
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Jason Robertson scored the shootout winner to lift the surging Dallas Stars past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 for their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. Robertson scored the only goal of the shootout while goalie Jake Oettinger stopped Patrik Laine, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Oettinger made 30 saves and Jamie Benn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hensley, Steffe lead Southern Illinois to 88-78 OT win over Missouri State
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jarrett Hensley scored 30 points and Drew Steffe added seven points in the overtime as Southern Illinois knocked off Missouri State 88-78 on Saturday night. Hensley added six rebounds for the Salukis (6-11, 1-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Steffe shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hayman’s 18 points lead Stephen F. Austin past Lamar 72-63
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Kyle Hayman had 18 points and Stephen F. Austin beat Lamar 72-63 on Saturday night. Hayman added eight rebounds and four steals for the Lumberjacks (8-8, 1-4 Southland Conference). Nana Antwi-Boasiako added 17 points and three blocks. Dominic Pangonis finished with 11 points. Andrew Holifield led the way for the Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson scores shootout winner, Stars edge Canadiens 2-1 for seventh win in a row
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MONTREAL — Jason Robertson scored the shootout winner to lift the surging Dallas Stars past the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 for their seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. Robertson scored the only goal of the shootout while goalie Jake Oettinger stopped Patrik Laine, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Oettinger made 30 saves and Jamie Benn scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Luis Jr. scores 30 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s over Villanova 80-68
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Luis Jr. scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead St. John’s over Villanova 80-68 on Saturday night. Aaron Scott and Deivon Smith each added 12 points for the Red Storm (14-3, 5-1 Big East Conference). Wooga Poplar led the way for the Wildcats (11-6, 4-2) with 22 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zheng wins indoors as Day 1 of the Australian Open is disrupted by rain
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets Sunday while it poured with rain outside. In her first match on Melbourne Park’s main court since her loss in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campbell’s 30 points, Anderson’s buzzer-beater lead Northern Iowa past Illinois State, 85-84
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Trey Campbell led Northern Iowa with 30 points and Tytan Anderson scored the game-winning layup at the buzzer as the Panthers beat Illinois State 85-84 on Saturday night. Campbell also contributed five rebounds for Northern Iowa (10-7, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Anderson scored 14 points and added seven rebounds and seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Colorado defeats Montana 81-57
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Brock Wisne scored 19 points as Northern Colorado beat Montana 81-57 on Saturday night. Wisne added eight rebounds and five assists for the Bears (12-5, 4-0 Big Sky Conference). Langston Reynolds scored 17 points while shooting 7 of 15 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line and added ... Read More »
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