National Sports
Cooper Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49 points in Mavs’ loss to Hornets
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — As Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 on Thursday night in a 123-121 loss to Charlotte, he broke the franchise rookie scoring record he shared with Mark Aguirre — whose jersey was retired at halftime. “Mark Aguirre is special. Such a special night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tolopilo makes 32 saves in Canucks’ 2-0 win over Ducks, but doesn’t get credit for shutout
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Nikita Tolopilo made 32 saves, Drew O’Connor opened the scoring with 9:42 left and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Thursday night. Tolopilo was denied his first NHL shutout after missing the first 2:11 of the second period because of concussion protocol after he was run over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shane Wright scores twice as Kraken extend win streak to 3 games with 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Shane Wright scored two goals and the Seattle Kraken extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Brandon Montour and Matty Beniers also scored for the Kraken, who scored at least five goals in back-to-back games for the first time. Seattle, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams scores 24 as Montana beats Portland State 64-60
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Money Williams had 24 points in Montana’s 64-60 victory over Portland State on Thursday night. Williams added three steals for the Grizzlies (13-9, 7-2 Big Sky Conference). Grant Kepley added 10 points while going 6 for 10 from the line. Kenyon Aguino finished 4 of 7 from the field to finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 27, Sacramento State downs Montana State 83-80
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Prophet Johnson scored 27 points as Sacramento State beat Montana State 83-80 on Thursday night. Johnson also had five rebounds and six assists for the Hornets (7-13, 3-5 Big Sky Conference). Mikey Williams added 23 points while shooting 7 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars win 5-4 in shootout after blowing 3-goal lead to Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen scored in the shootout and Dallas escaped with a 5-4 victory over the Golden Knights after the Stars blew a three-goal lead in the third period Thursday night. Vegas’ Mitch Marner forced overtime when he used his stick to keep the puck from leaving the offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson’s 19 lead UC Riverside over Long Beach State 71-61
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Henderson’s 19 points helped UC Riverside defeat Long Beach State 71-61 on Thursday night. Henderson also contributed five rebounds for the Highlanders (8-14, 3-7 Big West Conference). Ben Waller added 13 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 5 for 9 from the line. BJ Kolly shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fofana scores 22, Cal State Northridge takes down UC Davis 94-78
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Mahmoud Fofana scored 22 points as Cal State Northridge beat UC Davis 94-78 on Thursday night. Fofana also had 10 rebounds for the Matadors (12-10, 5-5 Big West Conference). Josh O’Garro scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. Larry Hughes Jr. had 17 points and shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Santa Barbara wins 62-48 over UC San Diego
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Miro Little scored 15 points as UC Santa Barbara beat UC San Diego 62-48 on Thursday night. Little added eight rebounds for the Gauchos (14-7, 7-3 Big West Conference). Zion Sensley added 10 points while shooting 3 for 9, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc while he also had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks top Ducks 2-0 thanks to late goals from O’Connor, Blueger
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Drew O’Connor scored the go-ahead goal 10:18 into the third period as the Vancouver Canucks earned their sixth home win of the year defeating the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Thursday night at Rogers Arena. O’Connor opened the scoring for the Canucks (18-31-5) with a one-timer off a Jake DeBrusk pass. Teddy Blueger added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat hold off Bulls’ late rally for 116-113 victory
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Norman Powell scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat held on for a 116-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ayo Dosunmu had 23 points to lead the Bulls, who trailed by 13 in the fourth quarter and were down 104-92 with ... Read More »
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