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Johnson scores 34 points as Hawks roll past Timberwolves 126-102 to end 7-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 on Wednesday and end a seven-game losing streak. Atlanta took control by outscoring Minnesota 37-23 in the second quarter to lead 70-49 at halftime. Johnson added 10 rebounds and six assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kory Mincy scores 21 as George Mason tops La Salle 80-75 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kory Mincy scored 21 points to help George Mason defeat La Salle 80-75 on Wednesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Mincy shot 5 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Patriots (13-1, 1-0). Riley Allenspach shot 7 for 11 (1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Set to go: Two weeks of tennis mania Down Under ahead of the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — If it’s a new year, it must be serious tennis time Down Under. Just over six weeks since the ATP and WTA held their respective 2025 Finals, players on the men’s and women’s tours are arriving in Australia and New Zealand for a crammed two-week schedule of tournaments ahead of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead No. 1 UConn to 30th straight win, 90-53 over Providence
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Azzi Fudd had 18 points, Sarah Strong scored 17 and No. 1 UConn extended its winning streak to 30 games with a 90-53 victory over Providence on Wednesday. UConn (14-0, 5-0 Big East) hasn’t dropped a game since an 80-76 loss to Tennessee on Feb. 6, 2024. The Huskies have won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Going into finale, Caleb Williams approaches Bears’ single-season passing record, 4,000-yard mark
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams had all sorts of questions for the Chicago Bears before they drafted him with the No. 1 pick before last season. For one, he wanted to know why the founding NFL franchise has never had a 4,000-yard passer. He couldn’t recall the response verbatim, but the Bears did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Derkack’s double-double propels Dayton past Fordham 63-56 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Jordan Derkack totaled 15 points and 14 rebounds to power Dayton to a 63-56 victory over Fordham on Wednesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Jaiun Simon and Javon Bennett both added 11 points for the Flyers (10-4, 1-0). The Rams (9-5, 0-1) were led by Dejour Reaves with 18 points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawal scores 25 as Tulsa downs Rice 97-48
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jaylen Lawal led Tulsa past Rice on Wednesday with 25 points off of the bench in a 97-48 victory in an American Athletic Conference opener. Lawal went 9 of 12 from the field (5 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Golden Hurricane (13-1). David Green added 19 points while going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lazar Djokovic scores 23 as VCU beats St. Bonaventure 89-82 in Atlantic 10 Conference opener
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lazar Djokovic scored 23 points to lead VCU to an 89-82 victory over St. Bonaventure on Wednesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Djokovic shot 9 of 12 from the field and 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Rams (10-4, 1-0). Brandon Jennings scored 20 points, shooting 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Godfrey scores 14, Welling plays key role in final seconds and Clemson edges Syracuse 64-61
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — RJ Godfrey scored 14 points, Carter Welling made a key free throw and steal in the final seconds, and Clemson edged Syracuse 64-61 in an ACC opener on Wednesday. Donnie Freeman’s fastbreak layup got Syracuse within 63-61 points with 43 seconds remaining in the game. William Kyle III blocked a layup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scotty Washington scores 26 as High Point beats UNC Asheville 87-69 in Big South Conference opener
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Scotty Washington had 26 points to lead High Point to an 87-69 victory over UNC Asheville on Wednesday in a Big South Conference opener. Washington shot 8 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions; 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC’s No. 1 seed
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
The NFL’s final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a battle for the NFC’s No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers. There’s also the Panthers-Buccaneers matchup that will decide the NFC South, though it could take another 21 hours to determine the division champion. Twelve of the 14 playoff ... Read More »
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