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Streamer IShowSpeed samples food and learns traditional dances in African tour
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is in the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed by images of poverty and violence. “I’ve done so many incredible things in my life,” he said during a stop in Botswana. “But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey, 76ers host the Bucks
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks (18-26, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (24-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks visit Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action. The 76ers are 18-17 in conference play. Philadelphia has a 12-6 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards take on the Trail Blazers on 9-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers (23-24, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-34, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington comes into the matchup with Portland after losing nine in a row. The Wizards have gone 6-15 at home. Washington is 3-23 against opponents with a winning record. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago faces Indiana for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Chicago Bulls (23-23, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (11-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers host Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers are 7-24 in Eastern Conference games. Indiana is 5-28 against opponents with a winning record. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte faces Memphis on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (19-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-26, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hornets take on Memphis. The Grizzlies have gone 10-13 in home games. Memphis ranks fifth in the NBA with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks play the Celtics, aim for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (23-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (29-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hawks take on Boston. The Celtics are 21-11 in conference play. Boston is 13-11 against opponents with a winning record. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic leads Los Angeles against Cleveland after 46-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers (28-17, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (28-20, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Luka Doncic scored 46 points in the Lakers’ 129-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers are 16-11 on their home court. Cleveland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota plays Dallas on 3-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-27, 11th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota travels to Dallas looking to stop its three-game road skid. The Mavericks are 11-19 in Western Conference games. Dallas ranks second in the Western Conference with 53.3 points per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando takes on Miami on 4-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Orlando Magic (23-22, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (25-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando is looking to end its four-game losing streak with a win over Miami. The Heat are 3-3 against division opponents. Miami is sixth in the league with 28.6 assists per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston faces San Antonio, seeks 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
San Antonio Spurs (31-15, second in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (28-16, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Rockets play San Antonio. The Rockets are 16-14 against Western Conference opponents. Houston has a 2-5 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iva Jovic received tips from Novak Djokovic, but those couldn’t help her against Sabalenka
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
Iva Jovic has received playing tips throughout the Australian Open from Novak Djokovic. They helped until Tuesday when top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka defeated the 18-year-old American 6-3, 6-0 to end her run at Melbourne Park. “Hopefully throughout the year I can keep having more moments with him because it’s been amazing,” Jovic said of the Serbian ... Read More »
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