National Sports
‘Everybody’s stepping up’: Roslovic, Kapanen come up big for Edmonton Oilers
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
VANCOUVER — With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they’d need other players to step up. Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic emphatically answered the call Saturday. Each put up a pair of goals as the Oilers (24-17-8) blanked the struggling Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver. “When you’re missing a key player, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs embrace road support, repay fans in Winnipeg with OT win
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WINNIPEG — When the Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Winnipeg Friday night, the temperature was cold but a sight warmed them up. Leafs fans greeted them at the team hotel, followed up by plenty of fans cheering for them at Canada Life Centre on Saturday. The out-of-town foes rewarded them with a 4-3 overtime victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators inability to stop enough pucks continues to haunt struggling squad
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators did so many things right on Saturday, but once again they didn’t get the goaltending needed to record the win. It’s been a far too familiar refrain for the team this year and a significant reason they find themselves struggling to get out of the bottom half of the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads 1st run of Wengen slalom
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath led the opening run of a World Cup slalom Sunday as he attempts to win the Wengen race in consecutive years. The United States-born McGrath finished 0.40 seconds ahead of world champion Loic Meillard and teammate Henrik Kristoffersen, who were tied for second. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rudovskii leads Bryant against NJIT after 22-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Bryant Bulldogs (6-12, 2-2 America East) at NJIT Highlanders (8-11, 3-1 America East) Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant takes on NJIT after Timofei Rudovskii scored 22 points in Bryant’s 79-74 overtime win over the UMBC Retrievers. The Highlanders have gone 4-3 in home games. NJIT is fourth in the America ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wagner visits Fairleigh Dickinson after Jones’ 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Wagner Seahawks (6-10, 1-4 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (5-13, 2-3 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wagner takes on Fairleigh Dickinson after Nick Jones scored 20 points in Wagner’s 80-74 loss to the New Haven Chargers. The Knights have gone 4-3 at home. Fairleigh Dickinson has a 3-7 record against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siena hosts Fairfield following Coyle’s 23-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Fairfield Stags (11-8, 3-5 MAAC) at Siena Saints (12-7, 5-3 MAAC) Albany, New York; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Siena hosts Fairfield after Brendan Coyle scored 23 points in Siena’s 74-59 victory over the Manhattan Jaspers. The Saints are 4-3 on their home court. Siena scores 70.0 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey and Albany (NY) host Vermont
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Vermont Catamounts (11-7, 3-0 America East) at Albany (NY) Great Danes (6-12, 2-1 America East) Albany, New York; Monday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Albany (NY) hosts Vermont after Amir Lindsey scored 23 points in Albany (NY)’s 69-53 victory against the Binghamton Bearcats. The Great Danes have gone 4-1 at home. Albany (NY) is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicholls State hosts SFA following Patrick’s 29-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (15-3, 8-1 Southland) at Nicholls State Colonels (8-10, 7-2 Southland) Thibodaux, Louisiana; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SFA visits Nicholls State after Lateef Patrick scored 29 points in SFA’s 84-79 victory over the New Orleans Privateers. The Colonels are 5-1 in home games. Nicholls State has a 4-8 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yale faces Columbia following Fox’s 21-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Columbia Lions (12-5, 1-2 Ivy League) at Yale Bulldogs (13-3, 2-1 Ivy League) New Haven, Connecticut; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Yale hosts Columbia after Riley Fox scored 21 points in Yale’s 102-68 victory over the Cornell Big Red. The Bulldogs have gone 5-1 at home. Yale ranks sixth in the Ivy League in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!El Shakery and the New Hampshire Wildcats visit conference foe Maine
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
New Hampshire Wildcats (4-12, 0-3 America East) at Maine Black Bears (3-16, 1-3 America East) Orono, Maine; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: TJ Biel and Maine host Belal El Shakery and New Hampshire in America East action Monday. The Black Bears have gone 1-4 at home. Maine is ninth in the America East scoring ... Read More »
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