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Thatcher Demko stops 23 as Canucks blank Rangers 3-0
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Evander Kane and Liam Ohgren scored and Thatcher Demko made 23 saves as the league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night. Conor Garland added an empty-net goal as Vancouver, which had won only three of its previous 12 games, smothered the Rangers from start to finish. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Las Vegas and Seattle are the front-runners if NBA expansion to 32 teams happens
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA plans to make a decision regarding domestic expansion in the coming year, Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, offering the most definitive timeline since the league began exploring the possibility of moving from 30 to 32 teams. And if there are favorites, as has long been expected, Las Vegas and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gillespie scores 23 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over No. 11 Louisville 83-62
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 23 points and five assists to lead No. 20 Tennessee to an 83-62 victory over No. 11 Louisville on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Nate Ament scored 13 and Jaylen Carey had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Volunteers (8-3). Gillespie had 20 of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rhode Island defeats Canisius 62-45
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jonah Hinton scored 20 points as Rhode Island beat Canisius 62-45 on Tuesday. Hinton added eight rebounds for the Rams (8-4). Myles Corey scored 12 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor and added five rebounds. Tyler Cochran shot 5 for 11 to finish with 12 points while adding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami (OH) earns 83-76 victory against Wright State
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Brant Byers had 27 points in Miami (OH)’s 83-76 victory against Wright State on Tuesday. Byers also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the RedHawks (11-0). Evan Ipsaro went 5 of 12 from the field to add 12 points. Almar Atlason shot 3 of 6 from the field to finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darling scores season-high 17 points as No. 22 St. John’s beats DePaul 79-66 in Big East opener
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dylan Darling scored a season-high 17 points off the bench and gave No. 22 St. John’s a lift with his 3-point shooting as the Red Storm opened Big East play with a 79-66 victory over DePaul on Tuesday night. Playing their only conference game inside Carnesecca Arena this season, the Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio defeats Ohio Wesleyan 89-56
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Aidan Hadaway’s 19 points helped Ohio defeat Ohio Wesleyan 89-56 on Tuesday. Hadaway added seven rebounds and three steals for the Bobcats (5-6). Kiir Kuany scored 17 points, going 8 of 11 from the floor. JJ Kelly had 14 points and went 6 of 9 from the field (2 for 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC Asheville wins 83-73 against Kentucky Christian
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Toyaz Solomon had 19 points in UNC Asheville’s 83-73 victory over Kentucky Christian on Tuesday. Solomon had 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (5-7). Kameron Taylor scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 12 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added nine rebounds and five assists. Daren Patrick shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love announces he’s entering NFL draft
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Love announced his decision on Tuesday, three days after finishing third in voting for the Heisman Trophy that went to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. “Making the decision to attend Notre Dame was easy because of the people,” Love said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown’s 21 points help Sooners past Kansas City 89-67
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points as the Sooners rolled past Kansas City 89-67 on Tuesday, opening a four-game homestand with a convincing win. Derrion Reid added 15 points and Mohamed Wague finished with 11 as Oklahoma (8-3) remained unbeaten at home. Nijel Pack chipped in 15 points and four assists, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff team No. 4 Texas Tech signs coordinators, GM to new contracts through 2028
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Big 12 champion Texas Tech, which has a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, has extended the contracts of all three of its coordinators and the team’s general manager through the 2028 season. The school announced the extensions Tuesday night for offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich, defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, associate ... Read More »
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