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UConn wins 41st straight game, beating Butler 80-48
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 15 of her 17 points in the first half as top-ranked UConn rolled to an 80-48 win over visiting Butler on Saturday as the Huskies won their 41st game in a row. UConn’s sophomore star Sarah Strong, the top scorer and rebounder for the Huskies, missed her first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elvis Smylie wins LIV Golf Riyadh under lights in his tour debut
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Elvis Smylie won LIV Golf Riyadh on Saturday night in his tour debut, closing with a bogey-free 8-under 64 under the lights to hold off Jon Rahm by a stroke. The 23-year-old Australian also led Ripper GC to the team title. “It’s a dream come true,” said Smylie, who officially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castle’s 40-point triple-double fuels surging Spurs past Mavericks for 4th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio guard Stephon Castle had a career-high 40 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his second career triple-double, leading the Spurs past the Dallas Mavericks 138-125 on Saturday. Devin Vassell had 17 points and Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 11 rebounds for San Antonio, which set a season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seth Trimble hits late 3 to lift No. 14 UNC past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in stunning rivalry finish
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish Saturday night, which included fans storming the court prematurely before having to clear out for the Blue Devils to get one desperate final play. Trimble’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bailey Maupin scores 25 to lead No. 18 Texas Tech women over Houston 85-61
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Bailey Maupin scored 25 points and No. 18 Texas Tech cruised to an 85-61 victory over Houston on Saturday night. Maupin made 7 of 13 shots with five 3-pointers and all six of her free throws for the Lady Raiders (22-3, 9-3 Big 12 Conference). She also had six rebounds. Jalynn Bristow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 15 Baylor women beat Arizona State 67-64
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 17 points and No. 15 Baylor held off Arizona State for a 67-64 victory on Saturday night. Gabby Elliott’s jumper pulled Arizona State to 65-64 with 15 seconds left. Jana Van Gytenbeek answered with a pair of free throws for Baylor before the Sun Devils committed a turnover ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catchings matches career high with 23 points, Georgia beats LSU 83-71 to snap 3-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Karon Catchings matched career highs with five 3-pointers and 23 points and Georgia overcame an early 15-point deficit to beat LSU 83-71 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, Somto Cyril 12 and Blue Cain 10 for Georgia (17-6, 5-5 SEC), which shot 51% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers’ Doncic, Warriors’ Curry dealing with injuries ahead of All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic is day-to-day for the Los Angeles Lakers because of a mild hamstring strain, putting his availability for the All-Star Game next weekend in question, while Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is trending toward missing that contest and the games leading up to it because of a knee injury. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeremy Fears starts for No. 10 Michigan State against No. 5 Illinois after Tom Izzo debated decision
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears started for No. 10 Michigan State against No. 5 Illinois on Saturday night. Spartans coach Tom Izzo debated whether to discipline the standout point guard with restricted playing time after his sportsmanship was called into question in two straight games. Izzo said on the pregame radio show that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ike matches career best with 35 points, No. 6 Gonzaga beats Oregon State 81-61
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Graham Ike matched his career high with 35 points and No. 6 Gonzaga rebounded from a midweek loss to Portland with an 81-61 victory over Oregon State on Saturday. Tyon Grant-Foster added 15 points for Gonzaga (23-2, 11-1 WCC), which was coming off an 87-80 loss to unranked Portland on Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Skaljac has stepped in for an injured teammate to keep a perfect season going for Miami (Ohio)
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A perfect season could have gone sideways for No. 23 Miami (Ohio) after third-leading scorer Evan Ipsaro was lost with a season-ending injury. Luke Skaljac stepped in as starting point guard for the RedHawks. “Obviously, it was devastating to have Evan go down. He was my best friend, big mentor,” Skaljac ... Read More »
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