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A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community amid perilous times
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
The moment Amber Glenn stepped onto the ice at figure skating’s world championships, fans began to wave American flags, from the lowest rows inside TD Garden to the highest rafters, where the jerseys of Boston’s sporting greats hang in honor. It seemed a fitting backdrop to her program: Glenn is the three-time reigning U.S. champion, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals on a walkover after Jakub Mensik withdraws
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has had a walkover into the Australian Open quarterfinals after Jakub Mensik withdrew 24 hours ahead of their scheduled fourth-round match with an abdominal injury. The tournament confirmed Mensik’s withdrawal late Sunday. The match had been scheduled for Rod Laver Arena on Monday night. “After last couple of matches, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learner Tien reaches Australian Open quarterfinals, the youngest man in the last eight since 2015
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien is the youngest man to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals in 11 years, and the youngest American man to go so far in a Grand Slam event since 2002. And he didn’t have to go the distance again with three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev to get there. The 20-year-old Tien ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard joins elite company with six-point game
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
EDMONTON — Even joining elite hockey history didn’t faze Evan Bouchard. The Edmonton Oilers star defenceman scored his first-ever hat trick and contributed three assists Saturday, powering his team to a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals. Playing in his 400th regular-season game, Bouchard became just the fourth defenceman in NHL history to notch three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets ’embarrassed’ with effort in 5-1 loss to visiting Red Wings
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Todd McLellan expects his leaders to lead. When the Detroit Red Wings coach saw veteran goaltender John Gibson take exception to a questionable hit from Morgan Barron — leaving his crease to confront his opponent near the penalty box — he wasn’t the least bit bothered. “He has fire,” McLellan said. “If he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes score early, Bussi does the rest in 4-1 win over Senators
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Night after night, Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi continues to earn his starting role for one of the hottest teams in hockey. Posting a .972 save percentage while saving 35 of 36 shots against, Bussi effectively stymied any offence that Ottawa could muster on Saturday. According to Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin dominates 1st run of slalom and closes in on record ninth season discipline title
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czech Republic (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the opening run of the last women’s World Cup slalom before the Olympics on Sunday to close in on her record ninth season title in the discipline. Shiffrin built a big lead of 1.26 seconds over second-placed Wendy Holdener of Switzerland, and Germany’s Emma Aicher in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delaware State visits South Carolina State after James’ 22-point game
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Delaware State Hornets (5-14, 0-4 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-16, 2-2 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State visits South Carolina State after Ponce James scored 22 points in Delaware State’s 80-79 loss to the Morgan State Bears. The Bulldogs are 3-3 in home games. South Carolina State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcorn State visits Bethune-Cookman after McDaniels’ 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Alcorn State Braves (3-15, 2-4 SWAC) at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (8-11, 5-1 SWAC) Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State plays Bethune-Cookman after Tycen McDaniels scored 20 points in Alcorn State’s 66-58 loss to the Florida A&M Rattlers. The Wildcats have gone 5-1 in home games. Bethune-Cookman has a 2-9 record against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hubbard and the Abilene Christian Wildcats take on conference foe Tarleton State
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Abilene Christian Wildcats (10-9, 2-4 WAC) at Tarleton State Texans (11-9, 2-5 WAC) Stephenville, Texas; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: WAC foes Tarleton State and Abilene Christian face off on Monday. The Texans have gone 8-2 at home. Tarleton State scores 80.2 points and has outscored opponents by 5.8 points per game. The Wildcats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wysinger and Texas Southern host Alabama State
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Alabama State Hornets (6-13, 3-3 SWAC) at Texas Southern Tigers (5-13, 3-4 SWAC) Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern hosts Alabama State after Jaylen Wysinger scored 23 points in Texas Southern’s 89-74 win over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. The Tigers are 4-4 in home games. Texas Southern is 1-10 against opponents with ... Read More »
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