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Maxey scores 36, Embiid has triple-double in 76ers’ 128-122 overtime win over the Rockets
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122 on Thursday night. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 26 points for the 76ers, who evened their home record at 12-12. Paul George returned to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotie McMahon scored 33 points to tie a career-high and No. 18 Mississippi women beat Missouri 82-61
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 33 points to tie a career-high, and she added 12 points and five assists to help No. 18 Mississippi beat Missouri 82-61 on Thursday night. McMahon, who was held to nine points in an 82-59 loss to Georgia on Sunday, was 13 of 23 from the field and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mboko tops Tauson to advance to fourth round of Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MELBOURNE — Victoria Mboko is off to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated 14th-seeded Clara Tauson of Denmark 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 to advance on Friday local time. Mboko, the 17th seed, had six aces but had to work through nine double faults at the Grand Slam tennis event. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fairfield secures 62-61 victory against Niagara
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Brandon Benjamin scored 18 points as Fairfield beat Niagara 62-61 on Thursday. Benjamin added 11 rebounds for the Stags (12-9, 4-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Declan Wucherpfennig scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds. Tony Williams shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blakes scores 20, No. 5 Vanderbilt moves to 20-0 in win over Auburn
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 20 points for her 15th 20-plus point performance of the season as No. 5 Vanderbilt remained undefeated with an 81-53 win over Auburn on Thursday night. The Commodores (20-0, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) are one of five NCAA Division I basketball teams still undefeated, alongside the No. 1 UConn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joseph Pinion scores 23 as South Florida takes down UAB 82-69
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Joseph Pinion had 23 points in South Florida’s 82-69 victory against UAB on Thursday. Pinion shot 7 of 16 from the field, including 6 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Bulls (12-7, 4-2 American Athletic Conference). Izaiyah Nelson added 16 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ball back in starting lineup, helps spark fast start as the Hornets beat Magic 124-97
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
ORLANDO (AP) — LaMelo Ball returned to Charlotte’s starting lineup and had 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday night. Ball, who a night earlier had one of the worst shooting performances of his career when he came off the bench as part of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver Anglin’s 22 lead Iona over Merrimack 61-60
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Denver Anglin scored 22 points as Iona beat Merrimack 61-60 on Thursday. Anglin went 8 of 13 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Gaels (13-8, 5-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Lamin Sabally scored 18 points while going 5 of 10 and 8 of 12 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erik Pratt scores 31, Stony Brook knocks off Northeastern 95-80
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Erik Pratt’s 31 points led Stony Brook over Northeastern 95-80 on Thursday. Pratt added six rebounds and nine assists for the Seawolves (12-9, 4-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Andrej Shoshkikj went 8 of 12 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 22 points. Ethan Simmon finished with 18 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Hampshire defeats Binghamton 88-82 in triple OT
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Tyler Bike scored 19 points as New Hampshire beat Binghamton 88-82 in triple overtime on Thursday. Bike shot 6 for 16 (5 for 12 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (6-12, 2-3 America East Conference). KiJan Robinson scored 18 points while going 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrington, Blackwell each score 17 points; Wisconsin beats Penn State 98-71 for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Braeden Carrington and John Blackwell each scored 17 points, and Wisconsin pulled away midway through the first half to rout Penn State 98-71 on Thursday night for the Badgers’ fifth consecutive win. Nolan Winter added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Nick Boyd scored 11 points for Wisconsin (14-5, 6-2 ... Read More »
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