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NFL’s wild-card weekend was full of fourth-down fun and folly along with a dearth of punts
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
The NFL set a record for fewest punts per game in 2025, and wild-card weekend was filled with fourth-down fun and folly as punters were mostly spectators, especially Chicago’s Tory Taylor, who never stepped off the sideline in the Bears’ come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers. In all, teams converted 15 of 29 fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival canceled the event Tuesday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by an Australian-Palestinian writer and academic. The uproar began when the board of the Adelaide Festival, which runs Adelaide Writers Week, announced on Jan. 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings take on the Knicks in non-conference play
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
New York Knicks (25-14, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (10-30, 14th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks take on the Sacramento Kings in non-conference play. The Kings have gone 7-13 in home games. Sacramento gives up 121.2 points to opponents and has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plays Indiana for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Toronto Raptors (24-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (8-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays Toronto in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. The Pacers are 7-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana has a 4-18 record in games decided by 10 points or more. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington faces Los Angeles, seeks to end 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Washington Wizards (10-28, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (16-23, 11th in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington enters the matchup against Los Angeles after losing three in a row. The Clippers have gone 10-9 at home. Los Angeles has a 10-14 record in games decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta visits Los Angeles after Doncic’s 42-point game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (20-21, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (23-14, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles takes on the Atlanta Hawks after Luka Doncic scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers have gone 10-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey and the 76ers host conference foe Cleveland
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers (22-19, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (22-16, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland faces Philadelphia in Eastern Conference action Wednesday. The 76ers have gone 17-13 against Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia has a 5-6 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exit
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves in a familiar spot. Monday night’s wild-card playoff game against Houston was close through three quarters, but Sheldon Rankins’ 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown allowed the Texans and their top-ranked defense to break it open and beat the Steelers 30-6. “Certainly a disappointing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International on Tuesday, less than a week before her appearance at the Australian Open. The 45-year-old Williams received a wild-card entry for the first Grand Slam event of the year. She also had a wild card ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard scores 35, Harden moves to 9th place on NBA’s scoring list as Clippers beat Hornets 117-109
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and James Harden had 32 to move into ninth place on the NBA’s career scoring list, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-109 on Monday night for their fourth win in five games. Jordan Miller added 14 points and Ivica Zubac had nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander’s OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — William Nylander scored 3:59 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Colorado 4-3 on Monday night to snap the Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak. Nylander took a pass from Oliver Ekman-Larsson and lined it past Trent Miner. Auston Matthews, Easton Cowan and Bobby McMann also added goals as the Maple Leafs ... Read More »
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