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Pereira, Michaud pull off upset to win Canadian pairs title: ‘Oh my God! We won!’
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
GATINEAU — Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud were standing in the mixed zone, fielding questions, when a television screen just steps away flashed scores that changed everything. The Canadian pair, long accustomed to finishing as runners-up behind 2024 world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, realized in real time that they’d just won their first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings spoil a special night for McDavid, Draisaitl with 4-3 win in shootout
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
EDMONTON — It didn’t have the storybook ending that they hoped for, but it was still a significant night in a couple of ways for the Edmonton Oilers despite a 4-3 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Connor McDavid in particular continued his impressive assault, scoring the game-tying goal on the power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs reaping rewards of impact players returning from injury
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying the benefits of increasingly good health lately. William Nylander returned from a six-game absence with a goal and two assists as the Leafs handily defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 on Saturday. Defenceman Jake McCabe also came back from injury, with fellow blue liner Brandon Carlo having an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot Red Wings focused on building for stretch run in tight Eastern Conference
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin didn’t want to put too much emphasis on a regular-season win coming in the month of January. Nevertheless, Larkin admits his team’s 4-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday at Bell Centre, which allowed his team to overtake Montreal atop the Atlantic Division standings, may prove particularly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green says struggling Senators need to dial up another level of desperation
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — With his team mired in a four-game losing streak, Travis Green was disappointed to not see more urgency or desperation. The Ottawa Senators coach was remarkably up front about his team’s shortcomings following a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Green is usually not one to offer more than he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruedinger leads Green Bay against Northern Kentucky after 24-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Northern Kentucky Norse (13-5, 5-2 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (9-8, 4-2 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay hosts Northern Kentucky after Preston Ruedinger scored 24 points in Green Bay’s 75-59 victory over the IU Indianapolis Jaguars. The Phoenix have gone 5-1 in home games. Green Bay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz and No. 19 Iowa host No. 16 Illinois
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Iowa hosts No. 16 Illinois after Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points in Iowa’s 70-67 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Hawkeyes have gone 9-0 in home games. Iowa is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IU Indianapolis visits Milwaukee on 7-game road skid
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
IU Indianapolis Jaguars (4-14, 0-7 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (7-10, 3-3 Horizon League) Milwaukee; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: IU Indianapolis will look to end its seven-game road skid when the Jaguars face Milwaukee. The Panthers have gone 5-2 at home. Milwaukee ranks third in the Horizon League in rebounding with 34.1 rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East leads Lamar against Houston Christian after 23-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Houston Christian Huskies (5-11, 1-6 Southland) at Lamar Cardinals (8-8, 3-4 Southland) Beaumont, Texas; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lamar hosts Houston Christian after Braden East scored 23 points in Lamar’s 63-51 victory against the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The Cardinals are 4-3 on their home court. Lamar is 4-3 against opponents over .500. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gray leads Wichita State against North Texas after 25-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
North Texas Mean Green (10-6, 1-2 AAC) at Wichita State Shockers (9-7, 1-2 AAC) Wichita, Kansas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State faces North Texas after Michael Gray Jr. scored 25 points in Wichita State’s 66-64 loss to the Rice Owls. The Shockers are 7-2 in home games. Wichita State is fifth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morgan State takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
North Carolina Central Eagles (6-11, 2-0 MEAC) at Morgan State Bears (4-12, 1-1 MEAC) Baltimore; Monday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State hosts North Carolina Central trying to continue its three-game home winning streak. The Bears have gone 4-4 at home. Morgan State averages 12.8 turnovers per game and is 3-4 when it turns ... Read More »
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