National Sports
Tyson Fury says he is coming out of retirement in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Tyson Fury is returning to the ring after announcing on Sunday that he will step out of retirement. The former heavyweight world champion confirmed his comeback in a post on social media, which sets up the prospect of a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua. “2026 is that year. Return of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss skier Rast ends Shiffrin’s six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms with Olympics looming
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — Swiss skier Camille Rast ended Mikaela Shiffrin’s six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms Sunday, beating the American star at a race in Slovenia as their duel shapes up nicely for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Rast led Shiffrin by one-tenth of a second after the opening run and extended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Illinois State plays Montana State seeking 1st FCS title after historic playoff run
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Illinois State Redbirds already made history by becoming the first team to win four straight playoff games on the road to reach the Football Championship Subdivision title game. Now, one of the last four teams into the 24-team playoff wants much more from its final road game Monday night: its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Can’t describe a better script’: Bruins centre Minten thrills in hometown debut
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — With dozens of family and friends in the stands, Fraser Minten played hero against his hometown team Saturday night. The 21-year-old centre muscled in a shot from the top of the crease with 19 seconds left in overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames frustrated with effort, errors in 4-3 loss to Predators
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames entered Saturday’s NHL game against the Nashville Predators on a hot roll and they started the game that way, too. But when momentum slipped away, they couldn’t get it back and, in the end, Nicolas Hague’s goal with 29 seconds remaining in the third period gave the Predators a 4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chabot refuses to let facial injury spoil superb effort against Jets
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Thomas Chabot will likely be shopping for soft foods in the days ahead. The Ottawa Senators’ defenceman took a puck to the face and is dealing with a mouthful of stitches, the latest painful reminder of the hazards of the job. Chabot suffered the injury Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets when Tanner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Atlanta Hawks bring out the best in Toronto native Nickeil Alexander-Walker
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Nickeil Alexander-Walker is putting together the best season of his seven-year NBA career piece-by-piece. Alexander-Walker is averaging career highs in every significant stat category this season including points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks for the Atlanta Hawks. The 27-year-old from Toronto said after Saturday’s 134-117 loss to the Raptors that he has learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss skier Rast challenges Shiffrin’s dominance in slalom again at World Cup race in Slovenia
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — Swiss skier Camille Rast challenged Mikaela Shiffrin’s dominance in slalom for a second straight week Sunday, leading the American star by one-tenth of a second after the opening run of a race in Slovenia. Shiffrin has won all five slaloms so far in the Olympic season but last week in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wagner takes on Stonehill, looks for 6th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Stonehill Skyhawks (3-11, 0-1 NEC) at Wagner Seahawks (6-6, 1-0 NEC) Staten Island, New York; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wagner aims to keep its five-game win streak going when the Seahawks take on Stonehill. The Seahawks are 4-0 on their home court. Wagner ranks third in the NEC with 14.6 assists per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern State visits Malone and Nicholls State
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Northwestern State Demons (4-10, 2-3 Southland) at Nicholls State Colonels (6-8, 5-0 Southland) Thibodaux, Louisiana; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State faces Northwestern State after Sincere Malone scored 21 points in Nicholls State’s 80-58 victory over the East Texas A&M Lions. The Colonels are 4-0 in home games. Nicholls State ranks ninth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams and Missouri State host New Mexico State
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
New Mexico State Aggies (8-4, 1-1 CUSA) at Missouri State Bears (8-5, 2-0 CUSA) Springfield, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State hosts New Mexico State after Kobi Williams scored 20 points in Missouri State’s 79-55 win against the UTEP Miners. The Bears are 7-2 on their home court. Missouri State is 1-1 ... Read More »
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