National Sports
New coach Darian DeVries injects new style and renewed hope in Hoosier season opening rout
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.is (AP) — Indiana coach Darian DeVries rekindled some old memories Wednesday night by patrolling the Assembly Hall sideline in a crimson-colored Adidas quarter-zip, his son dressed in the traditional cream tank top and shorts with no name on the back. Everything else seemed refreshingly new. From the completely revamped roster to the Hoosiers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saddiq Bey’s 22 points, nine rebounds lead Pelicans past Mavericks 101-99
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Saddiq Bey had season highs with 22 points and nine rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans past the Dallas Mavericks 101-99 on Wednesday night. Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg’s running shot down the lane with 2 seconds left banged off the back of the rim with New Orleans’ Trey Murphy III grabbing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ellis scores 19, Norfolk State defeats Regent 119-55
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Devon Ellis scored 19 points as Norfolk State beat Regent 119-55 on Wednesday. Ellis also added four steals for the Spartans (2-0). Anthony McComb III scored 18 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line. Jordan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL: Sting hold off Attack’s comeback effort, take 6-4 victory
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
SARNIA — Easton Walos had two goals and two assists, Jordan Bax added two goals and an assist and the Sarnia Sting held off the Owen Sound Attack 6-4 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Beckham Edwards and Matthew Manza also scored for Sarnia (5-8-3), which led 5-1 a couple minutes past the midway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Edwards returns after 4-game absence with hamstring injury but Wolves routed by Knicks
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards felt good and was expecting a strong performance after missing four games with a strained right hamstring. “I was ready to ball out tonight,” Edwards said. “Basketball gods had other intentions.” So did the New York Knicks. The Knicks ruined the All-Star guard’s return to the lineup by routing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin scores No. 900 as Capitals defeat Blues
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Wednesday night. Ovechkin’s 900th goal came 2:39 into the the second period, when he caught Jakob Chychrun’s rebound off the boards and backhanded it past Jordan Binnington. The 40-year-old is the only player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lafayette defeats Dickinson 79-44
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Caleb Williams had 16 points in Lafayette’s 79-44 win against Dickinson on Wednesday. Andrew Phillips added 15 points for the Leopards (1-1). Dane Moran led the way for the Dickinson, a Division III program, with nine points and six rebounds. Lafayette took the lead with 13:20 remaining in the first half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marquette secures 100-82 victory against Southern
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chase Ross had 23 points in Marquette’s 100-82 win over Southern on Wednesday. Ross added six rebounds and six assists for the Golden Eagles (2-0). Sean Jones added 12 points while shooting 4 for 7 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while also dishing five assists. Caedin Hamilton finished 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson scores 28 points as Rockets beat Grizzlies 124-109
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Amen Thompson had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 124-109 on Wednesday night. Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason scored 16 apiece as Houston won its fifth straight game. Thompson and Sengun each had seven assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cade Cunningham scores 31 points, leads Pistons past Jazz
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter as the Detroit Pistons won their fourth straight, beating the Utah Jazz 114-103 on Wednesday night. Jalen Duren added 22 points and 22 rebounds for the Pistons, which improved to 6-2, and Ausar Thompson added 18. Detroit, which came into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly-to-Anthony touchdown lifts Ball State to 17-13 win over Kent State
By Canadian Press on November 5th, 2025
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Kiael Kelly threw two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score to tight end Kameron Anthony with about two minutes remaining, and Ball State defeated Kent State 17-13 on Wednesday night. The Cardinals (4-5, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) trailed 13-10 with four minutes left when, for the second time in the game, they ... Read More »
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