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RHP Michael Lorenzen agrees to an $8 million, 1-year contract with the Rockies, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen has agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies, according to a person familiar with the situation. The deal includes a $9 million club option for the 2027 season. The person spoke Wednesday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braden Smith overcomes foul trouble by scoring 23 and leading No. 5 Purdue past Washington 81-73
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith finished with 23 points and seven assists and made two late free throws to help No. 5 Purdue fend off Washington’s late rally for an 81-73 victory Wednesday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Boilermakers won their fifth in a row and matched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dease scores 28, Valparaiso beats Illinois State 77-71
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Owen Dease’s 28 points, JT Pettigrew added 21 points, and Valparaiso beat Illinois State 77-71 on Wednesday night. Dease also had six rebounds. Pettigrew made 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) from the field and 9 of 13 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaiden Glover-Toscano scores 28 points in Saint Joseph’s 97-90 OT win against Duquesne
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaiden Glover-Toscano scored 28 points and Austin Williford added seven in the overtime as Saint Joseph’s defeated Duquesne 97-90 on Wednesday night. Glover-Toscano shot 8 for 16 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (9-7, 1-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Derek Simpson scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trae Broadnax scores 22 as Rice knocks off Wichita State 66-64
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Trae Broadnax had 22 points in Rice’s 66-64 win over Wichita State on Wednesday. Broadnax shot 10 of 19 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Owls (7-9, 1-2 American Athletic Conference). Cam Carroll added 14 points. Michael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bradford scores 18 in Charlotte’s 74-58 victory over UTSA
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ben Bradford scored 18 points as Charlotte beat UTSA 74-58 on Wednesday night. Bradford also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the 49ers (8-8, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). Anton Bonke scored 14 points and added eight rebounds. Damoni Harrison finished with 11 points. Austin Nunez led the Roadrunners (4-11, 0-3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Harmon scores 18, Arkansas State beats Troy 86-74
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Christian Harmon had 18 points in Arkansas State’s 86-74 win over Troy on Wednesday. Harmon shot 6 for 10, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (11-5, 3-1 Sun Belt Conference). Chandler Jackson scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Jaxon Ellingsworth went 5 of 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlyle’s 25 help Florida Atlantic down UAB 76-71
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Kanaan Carlyle had 25 points in Florida Atlantic’s 76-71 victory over UAB on Wednesday. Carlyle had five rebounds and three steals for the Owls (10-6, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). Devin Vanterpool scored 19 points and added seven rebounds and four steals. Isaiah Elohim shot 7 for 11, including 2 for 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandre Texier has a goal and 2 assists in Flames’ 4-1 win over Canadiens
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — Alexandre Texier had a goal and two assists, Jacob Fowler made 28 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Wednesday night. Lane Hutson, Oliver Kapanen and Cole Caufield also scored to help Montreal improve to 24-13-6. Joel Farabee scored for Calgary, and Dustin Wolf stopped 31 shots. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Otshudi’s 16 lead Marshall over James Madison 66-64
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Noah Otshudi scored 16 points as Marshall beat James Madison 66-64 on Wednesday. Otshudi had five rebounds for the Thundering Herd (11-5, 3-1 Sun Belt Conference). Jalen Speer added 15 points and Wyatt Fricks finished with 11 points. The Dukes (8-8, 1-3) were led by Justin McBride, who posted 14 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winthrop defeats Charleston Southern 81-77
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Logan Duncomb’s 26 points helped Winthrop defeat Charleston Southern 81-77 on Wednesday night. Duncomb also added seven rebounds for the Eagles (10-8, 2-1 Big South Conference). Kody Clouet scored 12 points and added eight rebounds. Kareem Rozier also finished with 12 points. A’lahn Sumler led the Buccaneers (11-7, 2-1) with ... Read More »
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