National Sports
Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night. Williamson had his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points. Herb Jones added 16 points to help the Pelicans improve to 13-37. Cam Spencer and Jaren ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox players embrace higher expectations after young core showed promise last season
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery grew up in Indiana rooting for the Hoosiers and committed to play baseball for them before the Chicago White Sox made the slugging shortstop a first-round pick in the 2021 draft. Fair to say, he’s inspired by the football team’s historic transformation under coach Curt Cignetti. In just two seasons, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siena earns 82-79 win over Niagara
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Justice Shoats scored 25 points to help Siena defeat Niagara 82-79 on Friday. Shoats added six assists for the Saints (15-7, 8-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Gavin Doty added 23 points while going 8 of 14 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Robertson, a World Series champion and All-Star, retires after 17-year MLB career
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
David Robertson, who recorded 179 saves over a 17-year major league career while pitching for eight teams, announced his retirement Friday. “Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed possible over the last 19 seasons,” Robertson posted on social media. “… Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but I do so with deep gratitude for every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youngstown State defeats IU Indianapolis 85-76
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins and Cris Carroll each had 18 points in Youngstown State’s 85-76 win over IU Indianapolis on Friday. Dawkins also added nine rebounds and seven assists for the Penguins (11-12, 4-8 Horizon League). Carroll shot 5 for 9 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) from the field and 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sturmay, Black advance as Page playoff brackets set for Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Alberta’s Selena Sturmay and Nova Scotia’s Christina Black have advanced to the next round of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts playoffs. Sturmay rolled past Manitoba’s Beth Peterson 10-4 in their Page 3/4 qualifier as Black downed Taylour Stevens 11-6 in an all-Nova Scotia matchup. Sturmay and Black will face each other in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic and James lead the way, and the Lakers shoot 61% from the field in a 142-111 rout of Wizards
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luka Doncic had a triple-double by halftime and finished with 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 142-111 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the first two quarters. His 10th rebound came in the waning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agrees to 2-year contract with the Royals
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agreed to a two-year contract Friday with the Royals, pending a successful physical, that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2027 season. Financial terms of the deal were not released. Pasquantino would have been in his second year of salary arbitration this upcoming season. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitcher Dylan Lee goes to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Pitcher Dylan Lee went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, with the left-hander asking for $2.2 million and the team offering $2 million. Lee’s case was heard by Jeanne Vonhof, Paul Radvany and Margie Brogan, who are expected to issue a decision during the week of Feb. 9. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson’s 16 help Akron beat Kent State 69-52
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson’s 16 points helped Akron defeat Kent State 69-52 on Friday. Johnson also added nine rebounds for the Zips (18-4, 9-1 Mid-American Conference). Bowen Hardman shot 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. It was the eighth straight win for the Zips. The Golden Flashes (16-6, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xander Schauffele misses the cut at Torrey Pines. That ends PGA Tour’s 5th-longest streak
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Scottie Scheffler only had three PGA Tour titles and no majors. LIV Golf had not signed up anyone to play in their new league funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. That’s how long ago it was since Xander Schauffele had a weekend off at a golf tournament. Schauffele’s remarkable streak ... Read More »
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