• February 4, 2026

    UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll

    UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in AP women’s basketball poll

    Associated Press Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years, while UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 in the Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll released Monday. UConn, the lone undefeated team in women’s college basketball, received all 31 first-place votes from the national media panel. The Huskies, who routed then-No. 15 Tennessee on Sunday, have… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    ncaa, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract

    Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract

    Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez looks on during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Aug. 27, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) JOE REEDY | Associated Press Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press… Continue reading

    Professional
    baseball, cincinnati-reds, mlb, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    Stirtz scores career-high 32, Iowa beats Oregon 84-66 to extends Ducks’ skid to 8 games

    Stirtz scores career-high 32, Iowa beats Oregon 84-66 to extends Ducks’ skid to 8 games

    Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) goes up for the shot against Oregon in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored a career-high 32 points on 12-of-15 shooting and had seven assists on Sunday night to help Iowa beat short-handed… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    college-basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    Angela Dugalic shines as No. 2 UCLA cruises past No. 8 Iowa

    Angela Dugalic shines as No. 2 UCLA cruises past No. 8 Iowa

    UCLA forward Angela Dugalic dribbles against Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 20026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo: Jessica Alcheh) DOUG PADILLA | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angela Dugalic scored a season-high 22 points and had a career-high five steals as… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    UNI’s Goebel records program’s third triple-double in a victory over Drake

    UNI’s Goebel records program’s third triple-double in a victory over Drake

    Northern Iowa’s Ryley Goebel (5) dribbles the ball against Drake on Feb. 1, 2026, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. (Photo: Cody Scanlan/The Register) UNI Head coach Tanya Warren picked up her 350th career victory as UNI’s head coach in a 66-56 victory over the Bulldogs. DES MOINES, Iowa — UNI women’s basketball got back… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, sports
  • February 2, 2026

    No. 8 Iowa State trounces Kansas State 95-61 behind Joshua Jefferson’s 19 points

    No. 8 Iowa State trounces Kansas State 95-61 behind Joshua Jefferson’s 19 points

    Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson, second from right, dunks against Kansas State center Dorin Buca (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Manhatten, Kan. (AP Photo/Nick Krug) MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    ncaa, sports
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