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American rock climber Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a gathered crowd as he started climbing the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower earlier Sunday, using the horizontal metal beams to pull himself up with his bare hands. The onlookers cheered again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi helps Hurricanes blow past Senators 4-1
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Another elite performance from rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi and a three-goal opening frame combined for a comfortable 4-1 win for the Carolina Hurricanes over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The first meetup between the Hurricanes and Senators opened with a ceremony honouring former head coach Jacques Martin’s induction into the Senators’ Ring of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchment’s hat trick lifts Blue Jackets past Lightning 8-5
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mason Marchment recorded his third career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 8-5 on Saturday night, ending the Lightning’s streak of 15 straight games without a regulation loss. Charlie Coyle scored his 200th career goal and added two assists. Adam Fantilli had a goal and two assists, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell scores 36 points in Cavaliers’ 119-105 win over Magic
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his 36 points in the second half and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away to a 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Jaylon Tyson added 17 points for the Cavaliers and Evan Mobley had 13 points and seven rebounds. Paolo Banchero led the Magic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nasir Whitlock scores 20 to help Lehigh defeat Lafayette 64-59
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Nasir Whitlock had 20 points in Lehigh’s 64-59 victory over Lafayette on Saturday night. Whitlock shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Mountain Hawks (9-12, 5-3 Patriot League). Hank Alvey totaled 12 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahaney’s 21 lead UCSB over Long Beach State 74-71
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney’s 21 points helped UCSB defeat Long Beach State 74-71 on Saturday. Mahaney went 8 of 13 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Gauchos (13-7, 6-3 Big West Conference). Colin Smith scored 11 points while going 3 of 10 and 5 of 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sparks, Turner split 28 points, Benjamin has double-double as Fairfield defeats Canisius 61-55
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks and Deuce Turner split 28 points, and Brandon Benjamin had a double-double as Fairfield beat Canisius 61-55 on Saturday. Sparks went 6 of 19 from the field (2 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points for the Stags (13-9, 5-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Turner also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charles Bediako makes immediate impact for No. 17 Alabama in his return to college basketball
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Charles Bediako made an immediate impact for No. 17 Alabama in his first college action in nearly three years Saturday night against Tennessee. The 7-footer had eight points — six on dunks — a rebound, a steal and a block in 11 minutes in the first half. He checked into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams scores 26 in Cal State Fullerton’s 93-78 victory against Cal Poly
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Christian WIlliams’ 26 points helped Cal State Fullerton defeat Cal Poly 93-78 on Saturday. Williams also had three steals for the Titans (10-12, 5-5 Big West Conference). Joshua Ward scored 18 points and added eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks. Kendrick De Luna finished 4 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record with 43 points in last test before showdown with No. 1 Arizona
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa broke BYU’s freshman scoring record and showed again why he could be the No. 1 pick in the draft. Next up for Dybantsa and the Cougars: the No. 1 team in the country. Dybantsa scored 43 points to lead the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the quarterfinals at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — First-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, attempting to win her third Australian Open title in four years, reached the quarterfinals on Sunday with a victory over No. 17 Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1). Sabalenka, using a high-powered serve that produced three aces in the first set, rolled over the 19-year-old Canadian in just ... Read More »
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