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Adebayo, Powell lead hot-shooting Heat past the Kings for a 130-117 victory
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Norman Powell added 22 and the Miami Heat cruised to a 130-117 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Heat have won three of their last five and led by double digits the entire fourth quarter. Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, while Pelle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Svitolina is refreshed after a mental health break and into Australian Open’s 3rd round
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year, Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated. The 12th-seeded Svitolina, who lost in the quarterfinals here last year to eventual champion Madison Keys, beat Linda Klimovicova 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff both reach the third round at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, two of the top three seeds in the Australian Open, both reached the third round Wednesday. Top-seeded Sabalenka defeated a tenacious Bai Zhouxuan of China 6-3, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena, and No. 3 Gauff won over left-hander Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 at Margaret Court Arena. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Texas Tech again matches school record 17 made 3s, with some secondary assists from Toppin
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Christian Anderson got credited with the assist when Donovan Atwell made Texas Tech’s first 3-pointer only 21 seconds into the game to put the Red Raiders ahead to stay at Baylor. The point guard first got the ball on a sharp pass from big man JT Toppin, who was being double-teamed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets rally to beat Spurs 111-106
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Kevin Durant added 18 points to help the Rockets to their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bilodeau’s late 3-pointer helps UCLA stun No. 4 Purdue, snapping Boilermakers’ 9-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Bilodeau hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds remaining, and UCLA rallied to edge No. 4 Purdue 69-67 on Tuesday night, snapping the Boilermakers’ nine-game winning streak in their first visit to Pauley Pavilion in 26 years. C.J. Cox missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer and Xavier Booker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George scores 43 as Jazz rallies to beat Timberwolves 127-122, giving Hardy his 100th coaching win
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keyonte George scored a career-high 43 points, Jusuf Nurkic recorded his second career triple-double, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-122 on Tuesday night. Nurkic finished with 16 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in his first triple-double since Jan. 16, 2019, with Portland in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hagel scores twice as Lightning beat Sharks 4-1
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Hagel scored two goals to reach 25 for the season and surpass Nikita Kucherov for the team lead as the Tampa Bay Lightning continued their surge with a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and an assist, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field. New York sent infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league pitcher Truman Pauley to Chicago for Robert, who has struggled with injuries and inconsistency since a stellar 2023 season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Millender’s three-point play in final seconds lifts No. 21 Georgia past Missouri 74-72
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Marcus “Smurf” Millender scored 18 points and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 5.5 seconds left to lift No. 21 Georgia to a 74-72 victory over Missouri on Tuesday night. Jeremiah Wilkinson had 14 points and Kannon Catchings added 12 for the Bulldogs (16-3, 4-2 Southeastern Conference), who were held to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall scores 19, Pettiford adds 17, Auburn beats Ole Miss 78-66
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 19 points, Tahaad Pettiford added 17, and Auburn beat Mississippi 78-66 on Tuesday night, the Tigers’ first true road win of the season. The Tigers have won 10 straight against Ole Miss and lead the series 87-64. KeShawn Murphy had 16 points and a career-high tying 14 rebounds ... Read More »
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