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Aryna Sabalenka advances to the Brisbane International final after beating Muchová
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchová 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the Brisbane International final. Sabalenka, the defending Brisbane champion, clinched the semifinal at Pat Rafter Arena on her fourth match point to advance to Sunday’s final against the winner of a later semifinal between fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula and Marta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harden scores 31, Leonard has 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-105 on Friday night. Reserve guard Jordan Miller made his first six shots and added 21 points. John Collins had 16 for the Clippers, who bounced back from their loss to the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ziare Wells scores 23 as Oakland rolls to 97-72 victory over Cleveland State
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Ziare Wells had 23 points to propel Oakland to a 97-72 victory over Cleveland State on Friday night. Wells also added eight rebounds and three steals for the Golden Grizzlies (9-8, 5-1 Horizon League). Michael Houge totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Brody Robinson scored 13. Dayan Nessah finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrea Holden helps Wright State secure 84-82 victory over Detroit Mercy
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Andrea Holden had 17 points and made the first of two free throws with two seconds left to help Wright State hold on for an 84-82 victory over Detroit Mercy on Friday night. Holden shot 3 of 6 from the field and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Raiders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio leads Fairfield to 68-62 victory over Rider
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks scored 23 points, and Declan Wucherpfennig and Brandon Benjamin posted double-doubles to lead Fairfield to a 68-62 victory over Rider on Friday night. Sparks added five rebounds for the Stags (10-7, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Wucherpfennig finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Benjamin had 10 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Charge beat Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 for fifth straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 on Friday night for their franchise-record fifth straight victory. Anna Meixner, Ronja Savolainen, Brianne Jenner and Rebecca Leslie scored for Ottawa (3-3-0-5) and Gwyneth Philips stopped 23 shots. Sophie Jaques and Michelle Karvinen tallied for Vancouver (3-1-1-6) and Kristen Campbell made 23 saves. The Charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xavier Lipscomb scores 18 to lead Mount St. Mary’s over Saint Peter’s 70-65
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Xavier Lipscomb scored 18 points to help Mount St. Mary’s defeat Saint Peter’s 70-65 on Friday night. Lipscomb also contributed five assists for the Mountaineers (6-11, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Abdou Khadre Kebe totaled 13 points and five rebounds. Trey Deveaux scored 12. The Peacocks (7-6, 4-1) were led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey’s 29 points lead 76ers to victory over Magic despite poor 3-point shooting
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots. Paul George scored 12 of his 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jadin Collins scores 19 to help Marist fend off Sacred Heart 76-72
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Jadin Collins scored 19 points to help Marist hold off Sacred Heart 76-72 on Friday night. Collins also had five rebounds and three steals for the Red Foxes (10-5, 4-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Justin Menard added 11 points and Jason Schofield scored 10 on 5-for-7 shooting. The Pioneers (5-12, 1-5) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamin Sabally, Kosy Akametu post double-doubles to power Iona to 71-53 victory over Niagara
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Lamin Sabally and Kosy Akametu posted double-doubles to power Iona to a 71-53 victory over Niagara on Friday night. Sabally finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Akametu totaled 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Gaels (11-6, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Luke Jungers shot 4 for 5, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games. Boston connected on 14 3-pointers and shot 54% ... Read More »
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