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No. 6 Gonzaga goes down as winning streak ends with surprising loss to Portland
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — There wasn’t one specific thing coach Mark Few could point to in trying to explain Gonzaga’s struggles against Portland. It all went wrong. “Just outplayed us, outexecuted us, outshot us,” Few said. “When they got open shots, they made them. And we didn’t. Literally every phase of the game.” Sixth-ranked Gonzaga ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Hamm comes full circle, hosting NFL Honors 15 years after attending inaugural ceremony
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league’s annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become. Now, the Emmy-winning actor will take the stage as host as the NFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season has been denied, the university said on Wednesday, but the fight is not over. The NCAA originally denied Chambliss’ request for a sixth year of college football eligibility on Jan. 9, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lomberg scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd and Flames top scuffling Oilers 4-3 to take season series
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matvei Gridin had a goal and an assist for the rookie’s first multipoint game in the NHL, leading the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Ryan Lomberg scored the go-ahead goal at 6:44 of the third period. Jonathan Huberdeau and Connor Zary also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shane Wright’s 2 goals lead Kraken to 4-2 victory over Kings
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Wright scored twice to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Vince Dunn and Adam Larsson also scored and Chandler Stephenson and Frederick Gaudreau each had two assists for the Kraken, who have won five of their last six games. Joey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz scores 22 as Iowa beats Washington 84-74, extends win streak to 5 games
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Bennett Stirtz hit four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Alvaro Folgueiras scored 16 points, and Iowa beat Washington 84-74 on Wednesday night for its fifth consecutive win. Tavion Banks had 11 points and Cooper Koch also scored 11, all in the second half, for Iowa (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten). Banks missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights end 5-game skid with 5-2 victory over Canucks
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Ivan Barbashev scored a goal for the fourth straight game, and Cole Reinhardt, Pavel Dorofayev and Alexander Holtz also had goals for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers rout Clippers 124-89 after Garland-Harden trade
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists, Jaylon Tyson added 17 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89 on Wednesday night, hours after the teams completed a trade of All-Stars. The Cavaliers sent guard Darius Garland to the Clippers in exchange for James Harden. Neither ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, send Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Cam Spencer hit three key baskets late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, and Ty Jerome added 28 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125 on Wednesday night, sending the Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss. Spencer hit a 3-pointer with 2:08 remaining in the fourth to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 to snap Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Joel Foxwell scored 27 points and Portland upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 on Wednesday night, giving the Pilots their first victory over a top-10 team and snapping the Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak. Portland also ended a 20-game Gonzaga winning streak in the series. The Pilots had not defeated the Bulldogs since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darius Garland excited for new chapter with Clippers after trade from Cavs
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Darius Garland could not have been more in transition than he was Wednesday night on his first day with his new team. Officially traded earlier in the day from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Clippers for 11-time All-Star James Harden, Garland talked about his upheaval during halftime of Wednesday’s ... Read More »
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