National Sports
Bryce Underwood staying at Michigan for sophomore season under 1st-year coach Kyle Whittingham
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Bryce Underwood is staying at Michigan for his sophomore season to play for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham. Underwood announced his decision Monday night. As the nation’s top-rated recruit, Underwood signed with the Wolverines under former coach Sherrone Moore and became the fourth true freshman to start at quarterback for college ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simons scores 27 points, Pritchard adds 21 as Celtics cruise past Bulls 115-101
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Payton Pritchard had 21 and the Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night. Neemias Queta added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which won its fourth straight game and for the eighth time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada nabs world junior bronze; Parekh sets record, apologizes to Flames for comment
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SAINT PAUL — Zayne Parekh didn’t have much interest in the high-water mark he had just surpassed. Despite registering the most points ever by a Canadian defenceman at a world junior hockey championship, the 19-year-old felt he hadn’t done enough. The Calgary Flames blueliner then closed his tournament with an apology. Parekh had a goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cade Cunningham has 29 points, 13 assists as Pistons beat Knicks 121-90
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90 on Monday night. It was the first meeting between the teams since May 1, when the Knicks eliminated the Pistons 116-113 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Detroit’s win in Game 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tariq Francis scores 30, Rutgers beats Oregon 88-85 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Tariq Francis made 10 of 16 from the field, hit 10 of 11 from the free-throw line, and scored 30 points to help Rutgers beat Oregon 88-85 in overtime on Monday night. Darren Buchanan Jr. hit a corner 3-pointer and threw down a two-hand dunk before Francis made a jumper that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Herbert and his broken hand lead Chargers into playoffs against Patriots
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and his broken left hand are rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Chargers into the playoffs, where they haven’t won a game since the 2018 season. Herbert and several other regulars sat out the Bolts’ 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. In Herbert’s case, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing playoffs, Lions fall short of expectations and preseason predictions for Campbell’s team
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — By missing the NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions did not meet their expectations or preseason predictions. Detroit’s disappointing season ended with a 19-16 win against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on the road Sunday, sweeping a series that showed what Dan Campbell’s team was capable of during an uneven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Harden sits out Clippers game against Warriors due to shoulder stiffness
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden sat out for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. The 36-year-old guard had stiffness in his right shoulder and went through warmups before being ruled out. It’s just the third game he has missed this season. Harden is averaging 25.7 points — his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 10 Nebraska holds off Ohio State’s late rally to remain unbeaten with 72-69 win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Braden Frager scored 15 points off the bench and No. 10 Nebraska held off a late rally by Ohio State to win 72-69 on Monday night. Rienk Mast added 12 points while Jamarques Lawrence and Pryce Sandfort each had 11 as the Cornhuskers (15-0, 4-0 Big Ten) extended the best start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns game
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Monday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns was briefly delayed because of a malfunction of the clocks and scoreboard before play resumed without either working. The problems began early in the second quarter when the game clock, shot clock and scoreboard stopped working. The clock and shot clocks went blank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shough’s form and recent wins provided Saints a hopeful finish to 5th straight non-playoff season
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints quarterback Tyler Shough talks like someone who is exceedingly confident about his future in New Orleans. “I’m just excited to, one, kind of master the offense, but then also take some time, be able to experience Mardi Gras and kind of be out in the community with everybody,” Shough said ... Read More »
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