January 31st, 2026
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Lightning play the Bruins, look to extend home win streak

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Boston Bruins (32-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (34-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Boston Bruins. Tampa Bay is 34-14-4 overall and 6-3-1 against the Atlantic Division. ... Read More »

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Blue Jackets look to keep win streak alive, visit the Blues

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Columbus Blue Jackets (26-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (20-25-9, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets aim to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the St. Louis Blues. St. Louis has gone 13-10-6 at home and 20-25-9 overall. The ... Read More »

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Libraries are offering unlimited ‘Heated Rivalry’ audiobook downloads. Here’s how it works

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

TORONTO — The Toronto Public Library is the latest institution to make the “Heated Rivalry” audiobook available without a waiting list. It follows other libraries in Canada and the U.S. that have made digital versions of the audiobook and ebook, which inspired the hit Crave TV series, readily available to borrow — including the Calgary ... Read More »

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Djokovic and Alcaraz have shots at tennis history in the Australian Open final

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In a moment of exhaustion and elation, Novak Djokovic recognized Margaret Court in the crowd and thanked her for staying up so late to watch him get within a single victory of becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time. The 83-year-old Court was among the VIPs at Rod Laver ... Read More »

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Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to create a relaxing environment ... Read More »

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Sacramento plays Washington on 12-game road slide

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Sacramento Kings (12-38, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (12-35, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will look to end its 12-game road slide when the Kings play Washington. The Wizards have gone 8-16 in home games. Washington is 3-24 against opponents over .500. The Kings ... Read More »

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Knicks face the Lakers on 5-game win streak

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers (29-18, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (30-18, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The Knicks have gone 19-6 in home games. New York is third ... Read More »

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Milwaukee faces Boston, looks to stop 4-game skid

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks (18-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (30-18, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee is looking to break its four-game slide with a win against Boston. The Celtics are 21-12 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference with 32.3 defensive ... Read More »

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Portland takes on Cleveland, seeks to halt 4-game skid

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers (29-21, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (23-26, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland looks to end its four-game losing streak when the Trail Blazers play Cleveland. The Trail Blazers have gone 13-11 at home. Portland is fourth in the Western Conference ... Read More »

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Detroit plays Brooklyn in conference matchup

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Brooklyn Nets (13-34, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (34-12, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons host Nic Claxton and the Brooklyn Nets. The Pistons are 22-6 in conference games. Detroit is second in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing ... Read More »

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Denver and Oklahoma City match up in battle of top offenses

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder (38-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (33-16, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder face off in a matchup between the NBA’s top two offenses. The Nuggets are 4-1 in division games. Denver is eighth in ... Read More »

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