National Sports
BJ Ward scores 23 to lead Southeast Missouri State over Western Illinois 73-50
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — BJ Ward scored 23 points and Southeast Missouri State beat Western Illinois 73-50 on Saturday. Ward also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Redhawks (8-7, 3-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Luke Almodovar shot 4 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taj Thweatt helps Coppin State hold off Delaware State 53-51 in MEAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Taj Thweatt had 13 points to help Coppin State hold on for 53-51 victory over Delaware State on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Thweatt went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (3-15, 1-0). Nelson Lamizana added 10 points and five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UT Martin takes down Eastern Illinois 65-61
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Matas Deniusas had 19 points in UT Martin’s 65-61 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday. Deniusas had nine rebounds for the Skyhawks (11-4, 3-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Afan Trnka and Pedro Santos each finished with 11 points. Zion Fruster finished with 17 points, four assists and two steals for the Panthers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daeshun Ruffin scores 31 to help Jackson State edge Alcorn State 89-86 in SWAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Daeshun Ruffin scored 31 points to help Jackson State hold off Alcorn State 89-86 on Saturday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener. Ruffin added eight assists for the Tigers (2-12, 1-0), who ended a six-game losing streak. Dorian McMillian totaled 14 points, five rebounds and three steals. Jayme Mitchell also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dorion Staples scores 16 as Maryland-Eastern Shore defeats Morgan State 66-49 in MEAC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Dorion Staples had 16 points to Maryland-Eastern Shore to a 66-49 victory over Morgan State on Saturday in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener. Staples shot 4 for 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (5-13, 1-0). Joseph Locandro had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barkey gives Flyers a big lift over Oilers with his first goal
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
EDMONTON — Denver Barkey’s first career NHL goal gave the Philadelphia Flyers an early boost and propelled them to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Philadelphia started the scoring 7:16 into the first period as Owen Tippett made a nice feed to a streaking Barkey who had broken free of coverage and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards and Reid combine for 62, Timberwolves win 125-115 to snap Heat’s 4-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Naz Reid had 20 of his 29 in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Miami 125-115 on Saturday night and snap the Heat’s four-game winning streak. Julius Randle finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen F. Austin knocks off Southeastern Louisiana 73-63
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Lateef Patrick and Keon Thompson scored 17 points apiece in Stephen F. Austin’s 73-63 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. Patrick grabbed seven rebounds for the Lumberjacks (12-2, 5-0 Southland Conference). Thompson added five rebounds. Ahamed Mohammed scoed nine points for the Lumberjacks, who picked up their seventh straight win. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFC South championship will be decided by the other 2 division teams on final day of regular season
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
The NFC South champion will be decided by the two teams that aren’t in the race for the division title. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 on Saturday to stay alive in the playoff race. The Buccaneers (8-9) need New Orleans (6-10) to beat or tie Atlanta (7-9) on Sunday to clinch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson’s 20 lead Lafayette past Loyola Maryland 79-64
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Shareef Jackson had 20 points in Lafayette’s 79-64 win over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. Jackson also had six rebounds for the Leopards (4-11, 1-1 Patriot League). Caleb Williams went 7 of 12 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 20 points. Andrew Phillips had 19 points and went ... Read More »
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