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Malik Reneau scores 23, Miami finishes strong in 84-78 win over Boston College
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Malik Reneau had 23 points, Shelton Henderson and Tre Donaldson scored big buckets down the stretch, and Miami defeated Boston College 74-68 on Saturday. Miami led 50-40 with about 12 minutes left in the game, but the Hurricanes managed only seven points in the next 6 1/2 minutes. Donald Hand Jr.’s jumper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fletcher Loyer goes 10 of 14 on 3s in last 2 games to break out of slump and steady No. 12 Purdue
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer delivered one, unforgettable minute Saturday. First, the senior didn’t hesitate to take the game-saving 3-pointer — once his defender hit the floor. A few moments later, he closed out a monumental 68-64 come-from-behind win over Oregon by making two free throws in the game’s waning seconds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wheeler scores 17 for No. 20 West Virginia women in 87-68 win over Arizona
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kierra Wheeler scored 17 points and Sydney Shaw added 16 for No. 20 West Virginia in a 87-68 win over Arizona on Saturday. Wheeler added six rebounds and shot 8 of 11 from the field. Shaw shot 6 of 10 overall and was 4 of 7 beyond the arc. Jordan Harris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre Jr. and Miller combine to score 41 as SMU downs Pittsburgh 86-67
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaron Pierre Jr. and Boopie Miller combined to score 41 points as SMU rolled 86-67 past Pittsburgh on Saturday. Pierre Jr. scored 21 on 8 of 11 shooting with five rebounds for the Mustangs (16-7, 5-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). Miller had 20 to go with nine assists and three steals. Samet Yigitoglu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ozzy-Momodu’s 16 points help No. 22 Maryland women cruise past Nebraska 78-60
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting, and No. 22 Maryland pulled away down the stretch for a 78-60 win over Nebraska on Saturday. Oluchi Okananwa scored nine of the Terrapins’ 15 first-quarter points, and Maryland (19-6, 7-6 Big Ten) led 45-28 at halftime after a 30-17 second quarter. Nebraska ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus ties down star player Kenan Yildiz until 2030
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Turkey midfielder Kenan Yildiz has extended his contract with Juventus through June 2030, the Italian club announced Saturday. The 20-year-old Yildiz scored on his debut against Frosinone in December 2023. He has since inherited the club’s No. 10 jersey and last year became the youngest player to captain the team. Altogether ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Højlund rescues Napoli with dramatic 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Rasmus Højlund scored a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Napoli won 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A on Saturday, keeping pressure on the top two clubs from Milan. Højlund was fortunate Genoa goalkeeper Justin Bijlow was unable to keep out his low shot, despite getting his arm to the ball in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotland coach Townsend defiant despite latest Six Nations setback
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Coach Gregor Townsend dismissed any notion of resigning after Scotland’s latest Six Nations hopes were washed away in rainy Rome on Saturday and he insisted he’s still the right man for the job. Scotland lost to Italy 18-15, always trailing after giving Italy a 12-0 start. The set-pieces malfunctioned and Scotland didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fletcher Loyer’s final minute-scoring flurry helps No. 12 Purdue rally late to get past Oregon 68-64
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Fletcher Loyer scored 18 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 51 seconds left Saturday to lead No. 12 Purdue past pesky Oregon 68-64. He closed it out by making three of four free throws in the waning seconds. Braden Smith finished with 13 points, four rebounds and four assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanSlooten records double double for No. 12 Michigan State women in 81-70 win over Penn State
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten recorded her fifth double-double of the season, Jalyn Brown scored 16 points and Rashunda Jones added 14 in No. 12 Michigan State’s come-from-behind 81-70 win over Penn State on Saturday afternoon. VanSlooten was the leading scorer for the Spartans (20-4, 9-4 Big Ten), with 20 points and 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamar Wilkerson’s free throws in OT give Indiana 78-77 win over Wisconsin
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Lamar Wilkerson made two free throws with 2.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Indiana to a 78-77 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday. Wilkerson finished with 25 points, Sam Alexis added 19, Tucker DeVries 16 and Conor Enright 11 for Indiana (16-8, 7-6 Big Ten). Nolan Winter had a career-high 26 ... Read More »
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