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No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over No. 5 Oregon
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the Hoosiers overwhelmed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday night. No. 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National championship game will be a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Indiana is headed to the national championship game for the first time in program history. For Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, that means a chance to end a fairytale season in the place where his story first began. It’s been a historic season for Indiana, and Mendoza is largely to credit. Indiana won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dante Moore and the Oregon Ducks self-destruct in 56-22 Peach Bowl loss to No. 1 Indiana
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The very first snap of the Peach Bowl pretty much summed up what kind of night it would be for Oregon. A pick-6 put Dante Moore and the Ducks in an immediate hole. That was only the beginning of their misery. If this had been a heavyweight fight, the refs would’ve stepped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana beats Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl and advances to the College Football Playoff title game against Miami
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Indiana beats Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl and advances to the College Football Playoff title game against Miami. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belinda Bencic puts Switzerland up 1-0 over Belgium in the United Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Belinda Bencic extended her undefeated season-opening streak when she beat Elise Mertens 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (0) Saturday to put Switzerland ahead 1-0 in the United Cup semifinals over Belgium. Tournament organizers started play 30 minutes earlier than scheduled with searing temperatures of up to 43 Celsius (109 Fahrenheit) in the forecast for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams help Thunder rally past Grizzlies 117-116
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 26 points, Kenrich Williams added 21, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:07 left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 21-point deficit in the second half and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 on Friday night. Memphis and Oklahoma City were working with short-handed lineups. Ajay Mitchell added 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheifele scores twice in Jets’ 5-1 win over Kings to end 11-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele scored twice and Vladislav Namestnikov and Jonathan Toews both ended lengthy goal-scoring droughts to help the Winnipeg Jets end their 11-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. The Jets were winless (0-7-4) since a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Dec. 13. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMichael and Ovechkin score as the Capitals beat the depleted Blackhawks 5-1
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago’s four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks on Friday night. Alex Ovechkin, Anthony Beauvillier, Ethen Frank and Justin Sourdif also scored for Washington, which had lost three of four. John Carlson and Martin Fehervary each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amani Lyles posts double-double to lead Akron over Bowling Green 77-67
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Amani Lyles totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Akron defeat Bowling Green 77-67 on Friday night. Bowen Hardman added 15 points for the Zips (12-4, 3-1 Mid-American Conference). Eric Mahaffey had 14 points and went 6 of 10 from the field with a 3-pointer. The Falcons (11-6, 2-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican star Hirving `Chucky’ Lozano isn’t returning to San Diego FC after a rocky debut MLS season
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano will not return to San Diego FC for a second season. San Diego sporting director Tyler Heaps told reporters Friday that he is working on a departure for Lozano, the 30-year-old Mexican national team mainstay who joined the Major League Soccer expansion club for its inaugural season in 2025 as its first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kael Robinson scores 29 to help Northern Kentucky defeat Milwaukee 85-67
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kael Robinson had 29 points in Northern Kentucky’s 85-67 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night. Robinson added seven rebounds for the Norse (13-5, 5-2 Horizon League). Donovan Oday totaled 21 points, six rebounds and three steals. Tae Dozier pitched in with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers (7-10, 3-3) were led ... Read More »
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