National Sports
Bruins visit the Canucks after Pastrnak’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Boston Bruins (21-18-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-20-4, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Vancouver Canucks after David Pastrnak scored two goals in the Bruins’ 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Vancouver is 4-12-2 in home games and 16-20-4 overall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues and Canadiens face off for non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Montreal Canadiens (22-12-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (16-18-8, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues play the Montreal Canadiens in a non-conference matchup. St. Louis has a 9-9-5 record in home games and a 16-18-8 record overall. The Blues have a 12-4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada coach John Herdman takes charge of the Indonesia men’s team
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
John Herdman, who inherited a Canadian men’s team ranked 94th in the world and took it to the World Cup in 2022, has found a new challenge. The 50-year-old English coach was appointed coach of the Indonesian men’s national team Saturday on a four-year contract. Herdman succeeds former Dutch star Patrick Kluivert, who left in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stan Wawrinka opens his 2026 farewell tour with a stirring comeback win at the United Cup
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Stan Wawrinka’s 40-year-old legs didn’t let him down over three-plus hours in his first singles match of a 2026 farewell tour on Saturday. Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Wawrinka beat Arthur Rinderknech of France, who is ranked 29th to Wawrinka’s 157th, 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5). The match went 3 hours, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic and James score 30+ each for 1st time this season in Lakers’ 128-121 win over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic and LeBron James were brought together for nights like these. The two Los Angeles Lakers superstars topped 30 points each in a game for the first time this season. Doncic had 34 points, hitting 17 of 20 free throws, and six rebounds and eight assists. James had 31 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mississippi State coach optimistic about QB Taylor after injury in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby expressed optimism that Kamario Taylor escaped serious injury after the freshman quarterback was carted off the field in the final moments of Mississippi State’s 43-29 loss to Wake Forest on Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. With the Bulldogs trailing by 14 with under three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland takes on Detroit, aims for 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Detroit Pistons (25-9, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (20-16, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Cavaliers face Detroit. The Cavaliers are 6-2 against division opponents. Cleveland is eighth in the NBA averaging 119.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nets take on the Nuggets on 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Denver Nuggets (23-11, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (10-22, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn aims to break its three-game slide when the Nets take on Denver. The Nets are 4-13 on their home court. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (20-14, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts Oklahoma City trying to prolong its three-game home winning streak. The Suns are 18-12 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix has a 3-4 record in one-possession games. The Thunder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis plays Los Angeles following Morant’s 40-point game
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies (15-18, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (20-11, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Ja Morant scored 40 points in the Grizzlies’ 139-136 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers are 15-8 against Western Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George, Jazz to visit Podziemski, Warriors
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
Utah Jazz (12-21, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (18-17, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz visit Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The Warriors have gone 12-11 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State is 2-2 ... Read More »
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