National Sports
Isaiah Johnson scores 19 for Colorado in 95-89 win over Arizona State to open Big 12 play
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson scored 19 points and Sebastian Rancik added 18 for Colorado in a 95-89 win over Arizona State in the Big 12 conference opener for both teams on Saturday. The Buffaloes (11-3) went into the break up by 10 and maintained control for the majority of the second half. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 24 points, including game winner to help South Carolina State beat Howard 58-57
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jayden Johnson scored 24 points that included the game-winning shot in the final second to give South Carolina State a 58-57 victory over Howard on Saturday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Isaiah Brown made a pair of free throws with 21 seconds left to give Howard a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zyree Collins scores 23 as Austin Peay takes down Jacksonville 71-68
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zyree Collins had 23 points in Austin Peay’s 71-68 win over Jacksonville on Saturday. Collins added three steals for the Governors (8-5, 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Rashaud Marshall scored 16 points while going 5 of 7 and 6 of 9 from the free throw line. Collin Parker finished with 15 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lipscomb defeats North Florida 82-74
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titas Sargiunas had 19 points in Lipscomb’s 82-74 victory against North Florida on Saturday. Sargiunas shot 7 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Bisons (9-6, 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Charlie Williams scored 14 points, going 5 of 11 (3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BJ Ward scores 23 to lead Southeast Missouri State over Western Illinois 73-50
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — BJ Ward scored 23 points and Southeast Missouri State beat Western Illinois 73-50 on Saturday. Ward also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Redhawks (8-7, 3-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Luke Almodovar shot 4 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taj Thweatt helps Coppin State hold off Delaware State 53-51 in MEAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Taj Thweatt had 13 points to help Coppin State hold on for 53-51 victory over Delaware State on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Thweatt went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (3-15, 1-0). Nelson Lamizana added 10 points and five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UT Martin takes down Eastern Illinois 65-61
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Matas Deniusas had 19 points in UT Martin’s 65-61 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday. Deniusas had nine rebounds for the Skyhawks (11-4, 3-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Afan Trnka and Pedro Santos each finished with 11 points. Zion Fruster finished with 17 points, four assists and two steals for the Panthers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daeshun Ruffin scores 31 to help Jackson State edge Alcorn State 89-86 in SWAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Daeshun Ruffin scored 31 points to help Jackson State hold off Alcorn State 89-86 on Saturday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener. Ruffin added eight assists for the Tigers (2-12, 1-0), who ended a six-game losing streak. Dorian McMillian totaled 14 points, five rebounds and three steals. Jayme Mitchell also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dorion Staples scores 16 as Maryland-Eastern Shore defeats Morgan State 66-49 in MEAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Dorion Staples had 16 points to Maryland-Eastern Shore to a 66-49 victory over Morgan State on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Staples shot 4 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (5-13, 1-0). Joseph Locandro had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barkey gives Flyers a big lift over Oilers with his first goal
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
EDMONTON — Denver Barkey’s first career NHL goal gave the Philadelphia Flyers an early boost and propelled them to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Philadelphia started the scoring 7:16 into the first period as Owen Tippett made a nice feed to a streaking Barkey who had broken free of coverage and ... Read More »
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