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Canadian Vicky Mboko is a quick learner in defeat in Australia against No. 1 Sabalenka
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Vicky Mboko called Sunday’s match at the Australian Open against first-seeded Aryna Sabalenka “a learning curve.” If so, the 19-year-old Canadian is catching on very quickly. Sabalenka won in two sets — 6-1, 7-6 (1) to reach the quarterfinals — but Mboko put enormous pressure on the world’s top-ranked player in the second set and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gaethje upsets Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Justin Gaethje went after Paddy Pimblett from the beginning Saturday night, his aggressiveness leading to a unanimous decision and upset victory for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. In the first UFC fight card on Paramount+, the judges awarded Gaethje (27-5) the victory by scores of 48-47, 49-46 and 49-46. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotty James wows em with a 5th-straight Winter X title, matches Shaun White with his 8th gold there
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Snowboarder Scotty James parlayed a never-before-landed trick combination into his fifth straight X Games title on the halfpipe Saturday and tied Shaun White with eight overall gold medals at the biggest event this side of the Olympics. In the final major contest before next month’s Milan Cortina Games, the 31-year-old Aussie capped off his winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under after being knocked off his bike by a kangaroo
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Jay Vine was knocked down by a kangaroo on the final stage Sunday but recovered to win the Tour Down Under cycle race, the first event of the 2026 World Tour. Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adebayo’s 26 points and 15 rebounds lead Heat to dominant 147-116 win over Jazz
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Nikola Jovic added 23 points and Pelle Larsson had 20 as the Heat matched their most points in a game this season. Miami beat Denver 147-123 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic’s emotions ease in 2nd Dallas visit as Lakers star beats his former team again
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before a quick U-turn by Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to Los Angeles almost a year ago. Hey, at least he wasn’t weeping on the bench before the game against the Mavericks, or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Irvine earns 61-59 victory against UC San Diego
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurian Dixon’s 12 points, which included the go-ahead floater with 28 seconds to play, helped UC Irvine defeat UC San Diego 61-59 on Saturday night. Dixon went 6 of 17 from the field (0 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Anteaters (14-7, 7-2 Big West Conference). Andre Henry scored 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moe Odum has 33 points and 8 assists, Arizona State beats Cincinnati 82-68
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Moe Odum had 33 points, eight assists and three steals on Saturday night to help Arizona State beat Cincinnati 82-68 to snap a three-game losing streak. Odum made 10 of 17 from the field, 6 of 11 from 3-point range and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Anthony Johnson added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Marchand scores 2, including decisive OT goal, in Panthers 4-3 win over Wild
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored twice, with his second coming 3 minutes into overtime, and the Florida Panthers won their third-straight road game with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Sam Reinhart had a goal and assist, Sam Bennett also scored, and the Panthers improved to 5-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Bruins unbeaten in seven at home after 4-3 win over Canadiens
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UConn extends winning streak against Seton Hall to 43 games with 92-52 victory
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Sarah Strong scored 17 points, reserve Blanca Quinonez added 16 points and Azzie Fudd broke out of a brief shooting slump with 14 points as No. 1 UConn beat Seton Hall 92-52 on Saturday. UConn ran its winning streak against Seton Hall to 43 games. The Pirates last beat the ... Read More »
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