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Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Parts of Australia sweltered in record temperatures of close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave. The rural towns of Hopetoun and Walpeup in Victoria state registered preliminary highs of 48.9 C (120 F), which if confirmed overnight would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka beats 18-year-old Jovic to reach Australian Open semifinals. Svitolina stuns Gauff
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday before searing heat on Day 10 forced matches to be played under cover. Elina Svitolina stunned third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in a 59-minute night match to move into the semifinals in Australia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spectators and players try to cool down during Australian Open heatwave
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defenceman Mattias Ekholm scores first hat trick, helps Edmonton Oilers make history
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm was among the first to celebrate when Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard recorded his first-ever hat trick on Saturday. On Monday, it was Ekholm’s turn. “I’m usually not known for my goal-scoring ability,” he said. “Couldn’t buy a goal for 20 games. So that tells you the story.” Playing in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haugh leads No. 19 Florida against South Carolina after 27-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Florida Gators (14-6, 5-2 SEC) at South Carolina Gamecocks (11-9, 2-5 SEC) Columbia, South Carolina; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Florida plays South Carolina after Thomas Haugh scored 27 points in Florida’s 76-67 loss to the Auburn Tigers. The Gamecocks have gone 10-3 in home games. South Carolina ranks fifth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Carolina hosts Rice following Smith’s 24-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Rice Owls (8-12, 2-5 AAC) at East Carolina Pirates (6-14, 1-6 AAC) Greenville, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rice visits East Carolina after Jalen Smith scored 24 points in Rice’s 87-81 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The Pirates have gone 5-6 at home. East Carolina is 4-5 when it wins the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loyola (MD) hosts American following Collins’ 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
American Eagles (13-8, 6-2 Patriot League) at Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (7-14, 3-5 Patriot League) Baltimore; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: American plays Loyola (MD) after Madden Collins scored 20 points in American’s 76-67 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Greyhounds are 5-4 in home games. Loyola (MD) allows 76.4 points and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas visits Auburn after Hall’s 24-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Texas Longhorns (12-8, 3-4 SEC) at Auburn Tigers (13-7, 4-3 SEC) Auburn, Alabama; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Auburn hosts Texas after Keyshawn Hall scored 24 points in Auburn’s 76-67 win over the Florida Gators. The Tigers are 8-1 in home games. Auburn scores 85.0 points while outscoring opponents by 7.5 points per game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Army hosts Lehigh following Whitlock’s 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Lehigh Mountain Hawks (9-12, 5-3 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (8-13, 2-6 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lehigh plays Army after Nasir Whitlock scored 20 points in Lehigh’s 64-59 win over the Lafayette Leopards. The Black Knights are 4-6 on their home court. Army is third in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams and Missouri State host Sam Houston
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Sam Houston Bearkats (13-7, 5-4 CUSA) at Missouri State Bears (12-8, 6-3 CUSA) Springfield, Missouri; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State plays Sam Houston after Kobi Williams scored 21 points in Missouri State’s 62-57 win over the UTEP Miners. The Bears have gone 9-2 at home. Missouri State has a 1-2 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCray and Florida State host Cal
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
California Golden Bears (15-5, 3-4 ACC) at Florida State Seminoles (8-12, 1-6 ACC) Tallahassee, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida State takes on Cal after Robert McCray scored 21 points in Florida State’s 83-80 loss to the SMU Mustangs. The Seminoles are 7-4 on their home court. Florida State is 1-3 in games ... Read More »
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