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CP NewsAlert: Carney reaches tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has reached a deal with China to allow tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles into the country in exchange for lower canola duties. He billed his first such trade deal since taking office as a preliminary one that would boost the economy. Carney says Ottawa expects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State takes on Charlotte in non-conference action
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (14-26, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (22-19, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jimmy Butler III and the Golden State Warriors take on Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference action. The Warriors have gone 15-6 in home games. Golden State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown and the Celtics visit conference foe Atlanta
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Boston Celtics (25-15, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (20-23, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks host Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference play. The Hawks are 10-15 against conference opponents. Atlanta is 10-17 against opponents with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah faces Dallas for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Utah Jazz (14-27, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (16-26, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Dallas and Utah will play on Saturday. The Mavericks are 9-18 against conference opponents. Dallas ranks second in the NBA with 18.1 fast break points per game led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City plays Miami on 5-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, first in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (21-20, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Miami. The Heat have gone 14-7 in home games. Miami is third in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York hosts Phoenix for cross-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Phoenix Suns (24-17, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (25-15, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns visit the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks have gone 16-4 in home games. New York scores 118.9 points while outscoring opponents by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles heads to Portland for conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers (24-14, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (20-22, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference play Saturday. The Trail Blazers are 16-14 in Western Conference games. Portland has a 12-17 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durant, Rockets to host Randle and the Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (23-15, sixth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits Houston in Western Conference action Friday. The Rockets are 12-14 against Western Conference opponents. Houston ranks third in the Western Conference with 53.2 points per game in the paint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder. The first question to Jannick Sinner in the official pre-tournament news conference Friday was, jokingly, asked how he could expect an Australian Open three-peat if he couldn’t beat an amateur in a one-point exhibition. “Yeah, hopefully I have a bit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama shaves head, shines brightly in leading Spurs past Antetokounmpo, Bucks
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is. Sporting a freshly shaved head courtesy of a teammate, Wembanyama overcame an injury scare to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds Thursday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LaMelo Ball hits 9 3-pointers to lead Hornets to surprising 135-117 win over Luka’s Lakers
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic’s 39 points for a 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Ball had 11 assists and six rebounds, and he hit ... Read More »
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