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Cade Cunningham scores 27, Daniss Jenkins 25 as East-leading Pistons hold off Cavaliers 114-110
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 27 points, Daniss Jenkins added 25 — 21 in the second quarter alone — and the Detroit Pistons held on down the stretch for a rare road win at Cleveland, beating the Cavaliers 114-110 on Sunday. Despite playing without two starters, the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons snapped a nine-game losing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaden Metheny scores 22 to lead Liberty past Jacksonville State 78-69
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Kaden Metheny scored 22 points to help Liberty defeat Jacksonville State 78-69 on Sunday. Metheny shot 7 for 13 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Flames (11-3, 3-0 Conference USA). Brett Decker Jr. added 16 points and Colin Porter scored 13. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brahim Díaz fires Morocco into the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals where Cameroon awaits
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Brahim Díaz kept Morocco on course for the Africa Cup of Nations title by firing the team into the quarterfinals before Cameroon eliminated South Africa for a showdown with the host nation. Morocco went through with a 1-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday and Cameroon held on to beat South Africa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carter’s 16, Alston’s game-winner lead Middle Tennessee over Sam Houston, 68-67
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Jahvin Carter led Middle Tennessee with 16 points and Torey Alston hit the game-winning dunk with five seconds remaining as the Blue Raiders knocked off Sam Houston 68-67 on Sunday. Carter shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Blue Raiders (9-5, 3-0 Conference USA). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans win 38-30 over Colts, clinch No. 5 seed in AFC playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud accounted for two touchdowns and Ka’imi Fairbairn made a go-ahead field goal with 12 seconds left to lift the Houston Texans to a 38-30 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday that extended their winning streak to nine games. The victory gives the Texans (12-5) the No. 5 seed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bliss, Houser score 19 each as Delaware beats Kennesaw State 67-52
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Christian Bliss’ 19 points helped Delaware defeat Kennesaw State 67-52 on Sunday. Bliss also added eight rebounds and seven assists for the Fightin’ Blue Hens (5-9, 1-2 Conference USA). Tyler Houser scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Justyn Fernandez had 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Westry, UAB take down South Florida 109-106 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chance Westry scored 24 points as UAB beat South Florida 109-106 on Sunday. Westry also contributed six assists for the Blazers (10-5, 1-1 American Athletic Conference). Jacob Meyer added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Daniel Rivera shot 7 of 12 from the field and 4 of 5 from the line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic cuts ties with players’ group he co-founded due to concerns over transparency, governance
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Novak Djokovic has cut ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, the players’ union he co-founded, saying “it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.” The 24-time Grand Slam champion launched the breakaway organization alongside Canadian player Vasek Pospisil in 2021. Djokovic said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Stolz will sit out the 1,500 after being fastest at 500 at the US Olympic speedskating trials
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Star speedskater Jordan Stolz figured some extra rest was more important than competing in an event he didn’t need to with an Olympic berth already assured, so after finishing first in the 500 meters at the U.S. trials Sunday, he decided to just line up at the start of the 1,500 meters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garrett sets sacks record and Szmyt’s field goal on last play gives Browns 20-18 win over Bengals
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Myles Garrett set the NFL’s single-season record with his 23rd sack and Shedeur Sanders led a late scoring drive that was capped by Andre Szmyt’s 49-yard field goal as time expired to help the Cleveland Browns rally for a 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the season finale Sunday. Garrett sacked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers win the NFC South thanks to help from Falcons. Jaguars secure the AFC South
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Panthers (8-9) clinched the division title when the Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to eliminate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Led by second-year coach Dave Canales and third-year quarterback Bryce Young, the Panthers are the NFC’s No. 4 seed ... Read More »
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