National Sports
Brandon Williams hits a late 3-pointer, gives Mavericks 100-98 win over Kings
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored 20 points, Brandon Williams hit the winning 3-pointer with 33.9 seconds to play, and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 100-98 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night to snap a seven-game road losing streak. Anthony Davis had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Mavericks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson, Grizzlies take on the Suns
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Phoenix Suns (21-15, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (16-20, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns take on Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Grizzlies have gone 14-11 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis ranks sixth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooklyn and Orlando face off in conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Orlando Magic (20-17, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (11-22, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic take on Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The Nets are 8-15 in Eastern Conference games. Brooklyn averages 14.9 turnovers per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murphy leads New Orleans against Atlanta after 42-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans (8-30, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (17-21, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans takes on the Atlanta Hawks after Trey Murphy III scored 42 points in the Pelicans’ 111-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Hawks are 6-11 in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves face the Cavaliers on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers (21-17, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (24-13, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota heads into a matchup with Cleveland as winners of three consecutive games. The Timberwolves are 13-6 in home games. Minnesota has a 2-3 record in games decided by less than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey, 76ers take on the Wizards
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Washington Wizards (10-25, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (19-15, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: CJ McCollum and the Washington Wizards visit Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action. The 76ers are 14-12 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia is 9-4 in games decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers play the Spurs, aim for 4th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers (23-11, third in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (25-11, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Lakers take on San Antonio. The Spurs have gone 14-9 against Western Conference opponents. San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Byrd’s 14 points help San Diego State defeat Nevada 73-68
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Miles Byrd had 14 points in San Diego State’s 73-68 victory over Nevada on Tuesday night. Byrd added five assists for the Aztecs (10-4, 4-0 Mountain West Conference). BJ Davis added 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Miles Heide shot 5 of 5 from the field to finish with 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller scores twice, Svechnikov has 4 assists as Hurricanes beat Stars 6-3
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — K’Andre Miller scored twice while Andrei Svechnikov had four assists as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Tuesday night. In a game packed with individual storylines, the Hurricanes chased Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger by midway through the second period while taking a 5-1 lead. Logan Stankoven scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kakko, Catton score 2 goals each as Kraken beat Bruins 7-4 to extend point streak to 8-0-1
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Kaapo Kakko had two goals and an assist, Berkly Catton scored his first two NHL goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 on Tuesday night. Jared McCann had a goal and an assist, and Jordan Eberle and Ben Meyers also scored as Seattle extended its point streak to nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wennberg has goal and assist against former team as Sharks beat Blue Jackets 5-2
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist against his former team, and the San Jose Sharks bounced back from a frustrating loss three days earlier and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday night. Zack Ostapchuk also had a goal while Macklin Celebrini and Mario Ferraro added empty-netters ... Read More »
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