January 21st, 2026

National Sports

Andruw Jones calls it ‘a great honor’ to reach Hall of Fame after nearly falling off ballot

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — As one of the most accomplished center fielders in history, Andruw Jones made a practice of catching line drives that would have reached the gap against any other outfielder. On Tuesday, Jones showed he could also make up ground in Hall of Fame balloting. Jones, who won 10 Gold Gloves with the ... Read More »

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Bettiol scores 20 as UMass takes down Toledo 84-82

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Leonardo Bettiol had 20 points in UMass’ 84-82 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Bettiol also had nine rebounds for the Minutemen (12-8, 3-5 Mid-American Conference). Marcus Banks scored 15 points while going 4 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 9 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the ... Read More »

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No. 24 Saint Louis pushes win streak to 12 by holding off Duquesne 81-77

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Robbie Avila, Dion Brown and Trey Green each scored 14 points as No. 24 Saint Louis held off a frantic late rally by Duquesne to win 81-77 on Tuesday night. The Billikens (18-1, 6-0 Atlantic 10) extended their winning streak to 12 despite blowing most of a 17-point second-half lead. Saint Louis ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan blitzes and beats Indiana 86-72 for 3rd straight win, handing Hoosiers 4th L in a row

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Elliot Cadeau scored 10 of his 19 points in the opening minutes of the first half and Yaxel Lendeborg had 13 of 15 points in the second half, leading No. 3 Michigan to an 86-72 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. The Wolverines (17-1, 7-1 Big Ten) led by 17 ... Read More »

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Lyles scores 18 in Akron’s 82-63 victory over Buffalo

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Amani Lyles had 18 points in Akron’s 82-63 win over Buffalo on Tuesday night. Lyles also contributed 15 rebounds for the Zips (15-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference). Tavari Johnson added 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Evan Mahaffey went 5 of 12 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range) ... Read More »

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Miami unfurls a banner to honor retired coach Jim Larrañaga, who led the ‘Canes to a Final Four

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga’s name now hangs from the rafters at the University of Miami. The Hurricanes paid tribute to the retired coach on Tuesday night before their Atlantic Coast Conference game against Florida State, unveiling a banner in celebration of Larrañaga during a pregame ceremony. The banner displayed his name and ... Read More »

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Rueben Chinyelu’s fourth consecutive double-double helps No. 16 Florida beat LSU 79-61

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Rueben Chinyelu scored 15 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds, becoming the first Florida player in two decades with four consecutive double-doubles, and the 16th-ranked Gators handled LSU 79-61 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Chinyelu matched David Lee’s double-double streak from 2005 as Florida (14-5, ... Read More »

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John Mobley Jr. scores 26 and Bruce Thornton adds 23 to help Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points and made five 3-pointers, Bruce Thornton had 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in overtime on Tuesday night. Devin Royal scored five of his 16 points in overtime and Christoph Tilly finished with 11 for Ohio State (13-5, ... Read More »

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Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka reaches the third round at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka defeated a tenacious Bai Zhouxuan of China 6-3, 6-1 Wednesday to reach the third round of the Australian Open. Sabalenka needed seven set points at Rod Laver Arena to take the first set against the defensive-minded Chinese player, who used clever drop shots to help her stay in ... Read More »

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Start of Spurs-Rockets game delayed 22 minutes while a bent rim was replaced

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — The start of Houston’s game against San Antonio on Tuesday night was delayed for 22 minutes because a player bent a rim before tipoff and it had to be replaced. The Spurs were inspecting it during introductions and soon a maintenance crew came out and placed a level on the rim before ... Read More »

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Ravens interview Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile for their coaching vacancy

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile for their coaching vacancy. In his first season as their coordinator, the Jaguars improved from 4-13 to 13-4. He was an assistant for the Green Bay Packers the previous season and coached linebackers for the Miami Dolphins from 2020-23. ... Read More »

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