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đź“…January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NBA teams dominate headlines with blowout wins and standout performances; college basketball and hockey action heat up alongside badminton and soccer matches globally.
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Timberwolves Crush Bucks 139-106 Despite Key Absences

Julius Randle scored 29 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 139-106 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks. They won their sixth of seven despite missing Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, making a season-high 22 3-pointers on 43 attempts and shooting 59% overall to improve to 27-14.Source 1

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Thunder Top Spurs 119-98 Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat San Antonio 119-98, marking their first win in four tries this season. The Thunder improved to a league-best 34-7 at the season’s midway point.Source 1

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Lakers Dominate Hawks 141-116 with LeBron James' Triple-Double Near-Miss

LeBron James had 31 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 141-116. Luka Doncic added 27 points and 12 assists, jumping to a 32-point lead early in the second half.Source 1

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Heat Rally Late to Beat Suns 127-121

Bam Adebayo had a game-high 29 points and Norman Powell added 27 as the Miami Heat rallied late to beat the Phoenix Suns 127-121. Miami blew a 20-point lead but regained control behind clutch shots from Adebayo and Powell's late three; Devin Booker scored 24 for Phoenix.Source 1

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Rockets Edge Bulls 119-113 in Thriller with 35 Lead Changes

Kevin Durant had 28 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls. There were 35 lead changes as Houston trailed by one with 3.5 minutes left before a decisive 7-2 run.Source 1

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Warriors Defeat Blazers 119-97 with NBA-Record 21 Players Making 3s

Jimmy Butler scored 16 points, capitalizing on Steph Curry’s 11 assists, as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-97. The teams combined for an NBA-record 21 different players making at least one 3-pointer.Source 1

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Nuggets Outlast Pelicans 122-116 on Murray's 35 Points

Jamal Murray scored 35 points and had nine assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116. Peyton Watson added 31 points and hit the go-ahead jumper in the final minute.Source 1

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PV Sindhu in Action at India Open Super 750 Badminton

PV Sindhu competes in the first round of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi. Lakshya Sen beat Ayush Shetty yesterday, and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela advanced to the second round.Source 2

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Hockey India League: Bengal Tigers Beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 5-3

Shrachi Bengal Tigers defeated Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 5-3 in the men's Hockey India League. Today's double-header features Hyderabad Toofans vs Vendanta Kalinga Lancers at 5 PM and Ranchi Royals vs SG Pipers at 7:30 PM.Source 2

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Rijeka Faces Koper in International Club Friendly Soccer Match

Rijeka plays Koper today at 12:00 PM in an international club friendly soccer match. Recent form shows Rijeka with mixed results including draws and wins, while Koper has draws and losses.Source 3

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New York Rangers Host Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden

The New York Rangers face the Ottawa Senators on January 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. Tickets are available with venue benefits like Chase cardholder perks and CLEAR lane access.Source 4

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No. 18 Florida Gators Crush Oklahoma Sooners 96-79

The Florida Gators rolled over the Oklahoma Sooners 96-79 on the road, led by junior center Ruben Chinyelu's season-high 19 points. They dominated the paint with 30 points to OU's eight in the first half, shooting 54% to lead 46-24 at halftime.Source 8