January 17th, 2026

National Sports

Adair scores 17 off the bench, Loyola (MD) takes down Boston University 74-57

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — Emmett Adair scored 17 points off the bench to lead Loyola (MD) over Boston University 74-57 on Saturday. Adair shot 6 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Greyhounds (6-13, 2-4 Patriot League). Braeden Speed shot 4 for 11 (3 for ... Read More »

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Labaron Philon’s 23 points and Aiden Sherrell’s 21 help No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Labaron Philon scored 23 points, Aiden Sherrell added 21 and No. 18 Alabama beat Oklahoma 83-81 on Saturday. Oklahoma inbounded the ball with 4.1 seconds left and went for the win, but Nijel Pack missed a long 3-pointer and the Sooners couldn’t get a shot off after corralling the offensive rebound. ... Read More »

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Old Dominion wins 75-73 over Appalachian State

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Battle scored 25 points as Old Dominion beat Appalachian State 75-73 on Saturday. Battle had seven rebounds for the Monarchs (6-14, 3-5 Sun Belt Conference). LJ Thomas and Jared Turner scored nine points apiece. Alonzo Dodd finished with 27 points, nine assists and two steals for the Mountaineers (11-9, 4-4). ... Read More »

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New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Wol and Bowling Green take down Eastern Michigan 85-79

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Mayar Wol led Bowling Green with 25 points and Javontae Campbell secured the victory with a layup with 29 seconds remaining as the Falcons defeated Eastern Michigan 85-79 on Saturday. Wol shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 ... Read More »

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Phillips puts up 19 as Lafayette downs Holy Cross 74-55

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Andrew Phillips scored 19 points as Lafayette beat Holy Cross 74-55 on Saturday. Phillips shot 8 of 12, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc for the Leopards (5-14, 2-4 Patriot League). Caleb Williams scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Shareef Jackson had 15 points and shot 6 of ... Read More »

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Mats Zuccarello’s overtime goal gives the Wild a 5-4 win over the red-hot Sabres

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Saturday afternoon. Zuccarello’s winning goal came on the power play after a pass from Kirill Kaprizov, who finished with three assists to help end the Wild’s three-game winless ... Read More »

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Close friends face off as Indiana and Miami defensive coordinators meet for CFP title

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s not uncommon for Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines and Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to jump on their phones during game weeks, see how the other is doing and come up with ideas on how to stop their next opponent. They’re close friends. It’s normal for them. Such talks ... Read More »

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George’s 21 lead New Haven past Wagner 80-74

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Najimi George’s 21 points helped New Haven defeat Wagner 80-74 on Saturday. George also contributed five assists for the Chargers (8-10, 3-2 Northeast Conference). Kheni Briggs added 19 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, and 4 of 4 from the ... Read More »

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Paris bans gatherings in Champs-Élysées for Africa Cup of Nations final

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — The Paris police prefecture has issued an order banning gatherings of supporters in the Champs-Élysées area for the African Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal on Sunday. Pyrotechnics were also banned. The prefecture said it took the measures for security reasons, citing public order disturbances during previous Africa Cups. Paris ... Read More »

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Williams scores 19, Duquesne beats Fordham 74-63

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmie Williams scored 19 points as Duquesne beat Fordham 74-63 on Saturday. Williams added five rebounds for the Dukes (10-8, 2-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Cam Crawford scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 9 from the floor, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. Tarence Guinyard had 11 points and ... Read More »

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