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Bellarmine defeats Central Arkansas 84-78 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kenyon Goodin had 20 points in Bellarmine’s 84-78 overtime victory against Central Arkansas on Thursday. Goodin went 8 of 16 from the field (4 for 11 from 3-point range) for the Knights (6-9, 1-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jack Karasinski shot 6 for 11, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goaltender Colten Ellis shines at Madison Square Garden in the red-hot Sabres’ latest win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Colten Ellis had never played at Madison Square Garden before, so the 25-year-old Buffalo Sabres goaltender got there a little early Thursday morning so he could look around “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” “It was unbelievable,” Ellis said. “Just tried to kind of take it in all day and just enjoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ducks’ Troy Terry misses 1st game of season with upper-body injury
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks winger Troy Terry, who shares the team lead with 42 points, missed his first game of the season Thursday night due to an upper-body injury and isn’t expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Anaheim coach Joel Quenneville said after a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart injured in first period against Blue Jackets
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to injure his left leg in the first period Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus had possession of the puck, forcing an injured Hart to stay in the crease while his teammates tried to defend. Boone Jenner capitalized by scoring for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis’ 18 help LIU beat Mercyhurst 60-58
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Malachi Davis’ 18 points helped LIU defeat Mercyhurst 60-58 on Thursday. Davis added six assists for the Sharks (9-7, 3-0 Northeast Conference). Jomo Goings added 15 points while going 5 of 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) to go with five rebounds. Greg Gordon shot 6 of 7 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wins his 1,000th game after monthlong wait as team ends 13-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle finally got a chance to celebrate Thursday night. After his team set the franchise’s NBA-era record with 13 consecutive losses and he waited a full month to earn career win No. 1,000. Carlisle became the 11th coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won 114-112 at Charlotte. He’s the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams-Dryden has 27, West Georgia takes down North Florida 85-73
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Shelton Williams-Dryden had 27 points in West Georgia’s 85-73 victory against North Florida on Thursday. Williams-Dryden added 10 rebounds for the Wolves (9-6, 3-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Malcolm Noel shot 6 for 9 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 22 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips scores 30 as Stetson downs Lipscomb 91-83
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Jamie Phillips Jr. put up 30 points as Stetson beat Lipscomb 91-83 on Thursday. Phillips had six rebounds and six assists for the Hatters (6-10, 2-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jake Johnson scored 13 points, shooting 2 for 9 and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line. Ethan Copeland had 12 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Davis has 29 in Old Dominion’s 70-66 win over Coastal Carolina
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Robert Davis Jr. had 29 points in Old Dominion’s 70-66 win over Coastal Carolina on Thursday. Davis shot 11 for 18, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Monarchs (5-12, 2-3 Sun Belt Conference). KC Shaw scored 12 points and added seven rebounds. Caelum Swanton-Rodger finished 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turner Buttry scores 19, Eastern Kentucky takes down North Alabama 88-80
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Turner Buttry had 19 points in Eastern Kentucky’s 88-80 win over North Alabama on Thursday. Buttry had five assists for the Colonels (5-11, 1-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Juan Cranford Jr. shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edward Cabrera agrees to 1-year contract with the Cubs a day after trade
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Edward Cabrera agreed to a $4.45 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, a day after the right-hander was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Cabrera, who turns 28 in April, had been eligible for salary arbitration. Cabrera went 8-7 with a 3.53 ERA in a career-high 26 ... Read More »
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