National Sports
Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl seeking a chance to end title droughts
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven’t done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas. “Absolutely. I have been here for four years, and I have absolutely no hardware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators disappointed after 4-0 loss in homecoming: ‘Not good enough’
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators were the first to admit they didn’t play well in a 4-0 loss Thursday night. “It just wasn’t good,” said defenceman Thomas Chabot, who was minus-4 on the night. “There’s no way around it. Nobody can hide behind anything. “From top to bottom, the whole team (was) just not good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gonsalves’ 24 help Utah Tech take down UT Arlington 74-62
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Noa Gonsalves scored 24 points as Utah Tech beat UT Arlington 74-62 on Thursday night. Gonsalves shot 7 of 12 from the field, including 6 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Trailblazers (5-11, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference). Hakim Byrd scored 21 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard gets injury scare, returns to rally Irish into CFP championship game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Riley Leonard took a big hit and got a big scare. He wound up ending the night with the biggest win of his college career — and now, a chance at a national championship. Leonard and Notre Dame are going to the College Football Playoff title game, after he threw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Gael Monfils reaches his 35th ATP final in Auckland aged 38
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Gael Monfils has become the second oldest player in more than 30 years to reach the final of an ATP Tour event after beating American Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the semifinals at Auckland on Friday aged 38 years, 131 days. Ivo Karlovic is the oldest, having won through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A diving interception off an ill-advised pass set up Notre Dame’s trip to play for the program’s 12th national title after a thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the Orange Bowl. Fighting Irish defensive back Christian Gray snared Drew Allar’s pass across the middle at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Egbuniwe and Johnson score 13, Tennessee Tech defeats Eastern Illinois 69-64
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Daniel Egbuniwe and Jaylon Johnson both scored 13 points to help Tennessee Tech defeat Eastern Illinois 69-64 on Thursday night. Egbuniwe had 10 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (9-7, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Johnson shot 4 of 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and added six assists. JaJuan Nicholls and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicholson’s 20 lead Jacksonville State past Western Kentucky 73-67
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Mason Nicholson’s 20 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Western Kentucky 73-67 on Thursday night. Nicholson also contributed 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Gamecocks (9-6, 1-1 Conference USA). Quel’Ron House scored 14 points and added nine rebounds and seven assists. Jaron Pierre Jr. went 5 of 18 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves win third straight, beating Magic 104-89
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Naz Reid came off the bench to score 16 points, and Rudy Gobert added 10 points and 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarleton State earns 74-66 win against Southern Utah
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Keitenn Bristow scored 24 points as Tarleton State beat Southern Utah 74-66 on Thursday night. Bristow added seven rebounds for the Texans (7-10, 2-0 Western Athletic Conference). Chris Mpaka added 18 points while going 7 of 12 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 LSU wins thriller against No. 16 Tennessee 89-87 with Gilbert’s last-second layup
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kailyn Gilbert made a layup with 1 second left to give No. 6 LSU an 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday night. Tennessee’s Zee Spearman had a good look but missed a short jumper that would have sent the game to overtime. The Lady Vols (13-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) ... Read More »
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