National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Stars win sixth straight with 4-1 victory over Flyers
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Casey DeSmith stopped 27 shots to lead the Dallas Stars to their sixth straight victory, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. The Stars won for the seventh time in eight games as they continue their run up the Western Conference standings. Mavrik Bourque and Roope Hintz scored in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sengun has 32 points and 14 rebounds as the Rockets beat the Grizzlies 119-115 in Morant’s return
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conference. Jalen Green finished with 27 points and Fred VanVleet scored 22 as the Rockets won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 15 Oregon rallies late to beat Ohio State 73-71
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jackson Shelstad scored 24 points and made two free throws with seven seconds left as No. 15 Oregon rallied late to beat Ohio State 73-71 on Thursday night. Nate Bittle had 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Oregon (14-2, 3-2 Big Ten), which took a 70-67 lead on TJ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin’s 15 lead Southeast Missouri State past Southern Indiana 77-66
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rob Martin scored 15 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Southern Indiana 77-66 on Thursday night. Martin also added six assists for the Redhawks (9-7, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). BJ Ward scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 13, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc and added eight ... Read More »
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