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Are tennis players being treated like zoo animals? Iga Świątek thinks so
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iga Świątek picked up a theme that Coco Gauff left the Australian Open with after the 21-year-old American’s racket-smashing, frustration-releasing moments away from the court went viral. Gauff said a “conversations needs to had” about the seemingly limitless access-all-areas cameras that track players from the locker room to the court and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 and NBA-best Thunder beat Pelicans 104-95 to stop 2-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-95 on Tuesday night to avoid their first three-game skid of the season. Chet Holmgren had 20 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks for NBA-best Oklahoma City (38-10), which had lost back-to-back home games for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaprizov’s shootout goal gives Wild 4-3 victory over Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored the shootout winner as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night. Kaprizov was Minnesota’s second shooter and beat Spencer Knight with a wrist shot. Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped all three shootout attempts as the Wild came back from a 3-0 deficit to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ducommun’s 21 lead Northern Illinois past Western Michigan 85-65
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Dylan Ducommun scored 21 points as Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 85-65 on Tuesday. Ducommun went 7 of 15 from the field (7 for 12 from 3-point range) for the Huskies (7-13, 3-6 Mid-American Conference). Taj Walters added 16 points while shooting 7 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hammond, Bedford help Virginia Tech hold off Georgia Tech 71-65
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ben Hammond scored 20 points and Jailen Bedford scored 14 points and Virginia Tech nearly squandered a double-digit lead late and held on to beat Georgia Tech 71-65 on Tuesday night. Reserve Christian Gurdak scored 11 points and Tobi Lawal 10 before fouling out. Surprisingly, the Yellow Jackets outshot Virginia Tech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Christian secures 81-75 victory against Incarnate Word
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Demari Williams’ 24 points helped Houston Christian defeat Incarnate Word 81-75 on Tuesday. Williams added six rebounds for the Huskies (8-13, 4-8 Southland Conference). Trent Johnson scored 20 points and added five rebounds. Demarco Bethea finished 6 of 14 from the floor to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In a battle of young big men, Alex Sarr helps the Wizards snap a pair of lengthy losing streaks
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Sarr helped the Washington Wizards snap a pair of long losing streaks. Sarr had 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to lead the Wizards to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night that ended a nine-game skid. Washington also halted an eight-game home losing streak in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Canada Post stamps honour Black Canadian hip-hop icons
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
TORONTO — Maestro Fresh Wes was among the stars witnessing the unveiling of Canada Post stamps honouring hip-hop for Black History Month. The national postal service revealed the look of three new stamps featuring the Toronto rapper and producer; rapper and actress Michie Mee; and the Quebec trio Muzion. “It is so exciting to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harley’s late goal lifts Stars past Blues, 4-3
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Thomas Harley’s goal with just over a minute left short-circuited a late rally by the St. Louis Blues and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win on Tuesday night. Matt Duchene scored a pair of goals for his first multigoal game since Feb. 8. Roope Hintz also scored and Jake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Darian Mensah joins Miami Hurricanes after legal battle with Duke
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Darian Mensah has enrolled at Miami, giving the Hurricanes another standout transfer at quarterback as they come off a season where they went to the national championship game and got into the College Football Playoff for the first time. Mensah transferred to Miami from Atlantic Coast Conference rival Duke on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George scores 32 and Embiid has 29 to lead 76ers past short-handed Bucks 139-122
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 32 points, Joel Embiid had 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 139-122 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey added 22 points for the 76ers, who were blown out a night earlier at Charlotte with ... Read More »
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