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TCU looking to extend Colorado's six-game slide
The Big 12 Conference is loaded with talented teams, as Colorado and TCU both experienced earlier this week.
Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Drops 18 points in loss
Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Drops 18 points in loss
Northwestern-Washington tale of teams walking down similar paths
The men's basketball seasons for Washington and Northwestern have been nearly mirror images of each other.
Grand Canyon wins 86-69 over Boise State
PHOENIX (AP) Jaden Henley scored 20 points as Grand Canyon beat Boise State 86-69 on Friday night.
USC puts height, rebounding up against smaller Rutgers
Southern California returns home to Los Angeles on Saturday for a Big Ten Conference tilt against a recently sputtering Rutgers squad.
Celiscar scores 17, Yale beats Dartmouth 83-68
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) Isaac Celiscar's 17 points helped Yale defeat Dartmouth 83-68 on Friday night.
Detroit Mercy earns 90-77 win over Northern Kentucky
DETROIT (AP) Tyler Spratt scored 28 points as Detroit Mercy beat Northern Kentucky 90-77 on Friday.
Oklahoma State, Utah look inward for more respectable defense
Both Oklahoma State and Utah have had a full week to consider what they need to improve to save their seasons.
Siena earns 82-79 win over Niagara
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) Justice Shoats scored 25 points to help Siena defeat Niagara 82-79 on Friday.
Johnson's 16 help Akron beat Kent State 69-52
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Tavari Johnson's 16 points helped Akron defeat Kent State 69-52 on Friday.
Veteran goalie James Reimer to lead Senators vs. Devils
The Ottawa Senators were in dire straits when it came to their goaltending situation. Starter Linus Ullmark recently stepped away to deal with some mental issues, and young backup Leevi Merilainen wasn't ready to replace him.
Islanders seek fourth straight win against visiting Predators
Under head coach Barry Trotz, the New York Islanders reached the NHL semifinals in 2020 and 2021 - the deepest playoff trips for the Islanders since their run of five straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final ended in 1984.
Treysen Eaglestaff, West Virginia take aim at sinking Baylor
Treysen Eaglestaff was struggling to score all night in West Virginia's 59-54 win over Kansas State Tuesday, but coach Ross Hodge said the senior guard didn't let it weigh down the rest of his game.
UCLA aims to continue recent run against Indiana
Two Big Ten teams trending in the right direction meet when UCLA faces Indiana on Saturday at Los Angeles.
Sharks strive to shake off collapse against lowly Flames
San Jose's playoff push hit a snag in Edmonton on Thursday, but the Sharks get another shot in Alberta when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon.
Improving Marquette aims for first road win at Seton Hall
After its best overall performance of the season, Marquette will bid for its first road win of the season when it travels to Newark, N.J., to face Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Penguins are hot, Rangers are not ahead of meeting
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are heading in opposite directions going into their game on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Avalanche eager to regain footing in encounter vs. Red Wings
After beginning January on a historic pace, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves stumbling as they wrap up the month at the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday afternoon.
Flyers aspire to 'stop the bleeding' in matinee vs. Kings
The month of January began with two satisfying wins for the Philadelphia Flyers, but it has been mostly downhill from there.
No. 10 Houston aims for another home win, faces Cincinnati
No. 10 Houston aims for another home win, faces Cincinnati
Leading scorer Jaylen Brown may miss Celtics' matchup vs. Kings
The Boston Celtics will be looking to avoid back-to-back home losses and may be without leading scorer Jaylen Brown when they face the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...
Johnson scores 27, Sacramento State downs Montana State 83-80
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Prophet Johnson scored 27 points as Sacramento State beat Montana State 83-80 on Thursday night.
South Dakota knocks off Oral Roberts 77-69
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Uzziah Buntyn had 26 points in South Dakota's 77-69 win over Oral Roberts on Thursday.
UNC Wilmington defeats Towson 82-73
TOWSON, Md. (AP) Nolan Hodge had 23 points in UNC Wilmington's 82-73 win against Towson on Thursday.
Williams has 21, Lindenwood knocks off Southern Indiana 73-60
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Dontrez Williams' 21 points helped Lindenwood defeat Southern Indiana 73-60 on Thursday night.
Lavergne scores 23, Louisiana beats Georgia State 82-72
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) De'Vion Lavergne's 23 points helped Louisiana defeat Georgia State 82-72 on Thursday.
South Alabama defeats Coastal Carolina 53-48
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) Adam Olsen scored 16 points as South Alabama beat Coastal Carolina 53-48 on Thursday night.
FGCU secures 72-64 victory over North Alabama
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Jordan Ellerbee had 18 points in FGCU's 72-64 win over North Alabama on Thursday.
Mercyhurst knocks off New Haven 70-51
ERIE, Pa. (AP) Mykolas Ivanauskas' 14 points and nine rebounds helped Mercyhurst defeat New Haven 70-51 on Thursday night.
Copeland puts up 25, Stetson beats North Florida 84-77
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Ethan Copeland had 25 points in Stetson's 84-77 win against North Florida on Thursday night.
Virginia Tech's task? Slow No. 4 Duke's blowout roll
Duke experienced some close calls early in its ACC schedule, but the nation's No. 2 team in the NET rankings has dominated opponents of late.
Watley scores 14 as Wofford beats Chattanooga 81-55
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) Chace Watley and Kahmare Holmes each scored 14 points as Wofford beat Chattanooga 81-55 on Thursday.
No. 24 Miami (Ohio) hopes for less drama against NIU
No. 24 Miami (Ohio) hopes for less drama against NIU
Raptors hope to continue road excellence at Magic
The Toronto Raptors put their four-game road winning streak on the line Friday night when they visit the Orlando Magic.
No. 21 Saint Louis faces Dayton, seeking 15th straight win
Nearing the halfway mark of conference play, No. 21 Saint Louis is well on its way to having the best season by an Atlantic 10 team since Dayton's 29-2 campaign in 2019-20.
Brandon Miller, Hornets aim to stay 'hungry' vs. Mavericks
These are heady times for the Charlotte Hornets, who have won four straight games for the first time in nearly two years.
Ascending Islanders seek season sweep of reeling Rangers
The New York Rangers rarely score against the New York Islanders and infrequently win on home ice.
How widespread sports betting affects NFL players: ‘People have said they’d kill me’
We asked NFL players about their interactions with sports bettors and fantasy players — and whether they participate themselves.
Bruins plot to extend home winning streak vs. Flyers
The Boston Bruins get their final taste of home cooking before the Olympics on Thursday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season.
Washington State earns 70-58 victory over Seattle U
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Rihards Vavers had 24 points in Washington State's 70-58 win over Seattle U on Wednesday night.
Suns lean on bigs, paint attack for matchup vs. Pistons
The Phoenix Suns found a way around their guard shortage in a victory over Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Army wins 67-64 over Lehigh
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) Tate Laczkowski scored 17 points as Army beat Lehigh 67-64 on Wednesday.
Kings, Sabres each carrying strong momentum into clash
The Buffalo Sabres and visiting Los Angeles Kings each bring winning streaks into their Thursday night contest.
Yes, romance & fantasy novels are political. : It's Been a Minute
How do romantic tropes and fantasies impact how you understand politics?You might be a fan of Romantic Fantasy, or as the internet calls it: Romantasy. Even if you're not, you would recognize the tradwives or fascism. Romantasies combine supernatural characters and plotlines with the rush of a whirlwind romance novel, and, in this episode, we're exploring how the politics of some of these books have an effect on politics in the real world.Brittany is joined by Netta Baker, Advanced Instructor of English at Virginia Tech, and Princess Weekes, video essayist and online pop culture critic. They get into how this genre demolishes misogyny while reinforcing conservative politics.Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
James' 21 lead Marquette over Creighton 86-62
MILWAUKEE (AP) Nigel James Jr. scored 12 of his 21 points in the second half in Marquette's 86-62 win over Creighton on Tuesday.
Sabol scores 22 as Buffalo beats Bowling Green 89-78
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) Ryan Sabol scored 22 points as Buffalo beat Bowling Green 89-78 on Tuesday.
Alabama A&M secures 80-60 win against Prairie View A&M
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) Kintavious Dozier's 19 points helped Alabama A&M defeat Prairie View A&M 80-60 on Tuesday.
Miami looking to get on run as it hosts Stanford
Two conference opponents seeking some consistency will square off on Wednesday as Miami hosts Stanford in Atlantic Coast Conference play at Coral Gables, Fla.
Wisconsin, Minnesota try to shrug off painful home losses
Wisconsin has not lost back-to-back games at home in nearly three full seasons. Yet those are the stakes when the Badgers host Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday in Madison, Wis.
Miami looking to get on run as its hosts Stanford
Two conference opponents seeking some consistency will square off on Wednesday as Miami hosts Stanford in Atlantic Coast Conference play at Coral Gables, Fla.
DePaul's mission: Replicating home success at Georgetown
DePaul is off to its best start in Big East play since 2015, but there's still opportunity for improvement.
Seton Hall hopes spiral can end vs. struggling Xavier
Seton Hall has started to spiral, and its coach believes selfish decisions by his players are to blame.
Auburn, Texas clash in wake of wins over ranked opponents
Host Auburn has won three straight games and has seemingly found its stride but will need to be at its best when enigmatic Texas comes calling on Wednesday in a Southeastern Conference contest.
Iowa puts stringent defense up against Chad Baker-Mazara, USC
Southern California will try to close out a successful road swing on Wednesday in Iowa City, when the Trojans face an Iowa team seeking its third straight win.
Dedan Thomas Jr., LSU aim to topple reeling Mississippi State
LSU and Mississippi State are both in the bottom quadrant of the Southeastern Conference standings.
Dan Skillings returns to Cincinnati looking for Baylor win
It'll be a homecoming of sorts when Cincinnati plays hosts to Baylor on Wednesday night in a Big 12 contest featuring a pair of struggling teams.
Thriving Sabres look to hand Leafs fifth straight loss
The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to salvage the finale of a disappointing five-game homestand Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
Red Wings savor home-ice edge as Kings arrive
The Red Wings need to take advantage of their three-game homestand this week, considering they won't be playing in Detroit afterward for an extended period.
Bruins put home win streak on line vs. Predators
With two feet of snow on the ground and bitter cold in the air outside, the Boston Bruins look to keep turning up the heat inside TD Garden as they go for their eighth straight home win on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators.
Wizards carry 9-game skid into matchup vs. Trail Blazers
The Washington Wizards find themselves in the midst of another extended losing streak, but team officials are increasingly optimistic about the future.
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to feast on porous Jazz defense
It's tough to find an NBA team currently playing better basketball than the Los Angeles Clippers.
Pistons launch tough road trip with test vs. Nuggets
The slog of an 82-game schedule becomes tough in January, when winter has settled in and injuries add up.
Stars, Blues face off in rematch of struggling squads
The Dallas Stars have been struggling to regain traction since before the holiday break.
Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech plan to 'take a stand'
With both teams coming off decisive losses to ranked foes, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech seek turnarounds when they meet Tuesday in Blacksburg, Va.
UCF feeling whole again, takes on Arizona State
With coach Johnny Dawkins getting another leader back in his lineup, things are looking up as UCF prepares to host Arizona State on Tuesday night in Orlando, Fla.
Tennessee's tough task: Slow down high-octane Georgia
Tennessee, which boasts the No. 1-ranked defense in the Southeastern Conference, will try to slow down the league's top offensive team when it visits Georgia on Wednesday in Athens, Ga.
Rangers trying to avoid another disappointing result vs. surging Bruins
A little over two weeks ago, the Boston Bruins scored ten goals against the New York Rangers on home ice.
Health Watch: Cancer death rates under 50 declining as fluoride deemed safe for infant birth weight
Blackhawks face another tough foe in reigning champion Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks are still working their way out of a rebuild. But after going toe-to-toe with two of the NHL's best, they'll look to keep it going when they host the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday.
UC Irvine earns 61-59 victory against UC San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) Jurian Dixon's 12 points, which included the go-ahead floater with 28 seconds to play, helped UC Irvine defeat UC San Diego 61-59 on Saturday night.
Murauskas scores 24 as Saint Mary's downs Portland 75-69
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Paulius Murauskas had 24 points in Saint Mary's 75-69 victory over Portland on Saturday night.
Open Thread: 25 January 2026
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Wainwright scores 15, Pacific downs Seattle U 56-54
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) TJ Wainwright had 15 points in Pacific's 56-54 victory over Seattle U on Saturday.
Marchment’s hat trick lifts Blue Jackets past Lightning 8-5
Mason Marchment recorded his third career hat trick, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 8-5 on Saturday night, ending the Lightning's streak of 15 straight games without a regulation loss. Charlie Coyle scored his 200th career goal and added two assists. Adam Fantilli had a goal and two assists, Dmitri Voronkov and Sean Monahan scored, and Zach Werenski added two assists.
Brewer scores 20, Western Michigan defeats Central Michigan 77-65
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) Jayden Brewer had 20 points and 11 rebounds in Western Michigan's 77-65 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night.
Wisconsin red hot going into matchup with struggling USC
Surging Wisconsin looks to extend its winning streak when it returns home to host Southern California in a Big Ten matchup on Sunday in Madison.
Dennis leads Wyoming past San Jose State 66-62
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) Damarion Dennis scored 16 points to lead Wyoming and sealed the victory with a layup with 14 seconds remaining as the Cowboys defeated San Jose State 66-62 on Saturday.
Thompson scores 26, SFA beats Lamar 88-81
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) Keon Thompson had 26 points in SFA's 88-81 victory against Lamar on Saturday.
Wysinger scores 23, Texas Southern beats Alabama A&M 89-74
HOUSTON (AP) Jaylen Wysinger had 23 points in Texas Southern's 89-74 win against Alabama A&M on Saturday.
Stephenson leads Florida International past New Mexico State 81-78
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Corey Stephenson scored 25 points to lead Florida International over New Mexico State 81-78 on Saturday.
Speed scores 24 as Loyola Maryland defeats Bucknell 67-62
BALTIMORE (AP) Braeden Speed had 24 points in Loyola Maryland's 67-62 win against Bucknell on Saturday.
Sakenis scores 16, SIU-Edwardsville downs Tennessee Tech 62-58
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) Arnas Sakenis' 16 points helped SIU-Edwardsville defeat Tennessee Tech 62-58 on Saturday.
Guinyard scores 23 as Duquesne defeats Loyola Chicago 71-59
CHICAGO (AP) Tarence Guinyard's 23 points helped Duquesne defeat Loyola Chicago 71-59 on Saturday.
Carey has 19, Maine beats Binghamton 79-63
ORONO, Maine (AP) Logan Carey's 19 points helped Maine defeat Binghamton 79-63 on Saturday.
Coastal Carolina defeats Southern Miss 85-67
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) Rasheed Jones' 24 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat Southern Miss 85-67 on Saturday.
Georgetown secures 81-78 win against Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) KJ Lewis scored 21 of his 26 points after halftime in Georgetown's 81-78 victory over Providence on Saturday to end the Hoyas' six-game losing streak.
Gittens scores 19, Sacred Heart knocks off Niagara 71-70
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) Dashon Gittens' 19 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Niagara 71-70 on Saturday.
Wofford secures 80-77 victory against Mercer
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Kahmare Holmes had 27 points in Wofford's 80-77 victory over Mercer on Saturday.
Magic look to rebound vs. improving Cavaliers
Magic look to rebound vs. improving Cavaliers
Collins' 20 lead Utah State past Colorado State 65-61
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) MJ Collins Jr. scored 20 points as Utah State beat Colorado State 65-61 on Friday.
Arizona State hosts Cincinnati as both clubs seek better results
While the Big 12 proves to be one of the toughest conferences in college basketball, it's still an entertaining slugfest for teams that find themselves at the bottom of the conference standings.
UCLA, Northwestern clash coming off notable victories
UCLA will look to follow up its biggest win of the season with another victory when it hosts Northwestern in a Big Ten matchup Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles.
TCU heads to Baylor looking to build off big win
TCU heads to Baylor looking to build off big win
Can Seton Hall stop post-ranking freefall against DePaul?
Seton Hall earned a spot in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in four full seasons on Jan. 12. That's the good news.
Bailey's 22 help Southern Indiana beat Western Illinois 96-64
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Cardell Bailey scored 22 points as Southern Indiana beat Western Illinois 96-64 on Friday.
Rainwater scores 25, Le Moyne takes down Wagner 69-67
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Tennessee Rainwater scored 25 points and Trent Mosquera added 23 as Le Moyne defeat Wagner 69-67 on Friday.
East Tennessee State wins 84-55 against The Citadel
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) Jaylen Smith had 17 points in East Tennessee State's 84-55 win against The Citadel on Friday.