National Sports
Chabot refuses to let facial injury spoil superb effort against Jets
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Thomas Chabot will likely be shopping for soft foods in the days ahead. The Ottawa Senators’ defenceman took a puck to the face and is dealing with a mouthful of stitches, the latest painful reminder of the hazards of the job. Chabot suffered the injury Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets when Tanner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Atlanta Hawks bring out the best in Toronto native Nickeil Alexander-Walker
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Nickeil Alexander-Walker is putting together the best season of his seven-year NBA career piece-by-piece. Alexander-Walker is averaging career highs in every significant stat category this season including points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks for the Atlanta Hawks. The 27-year-old from Toronto said after Saturday’s 134-117 loss to the Raptors that he has learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss skier Rast challenges Shiffrin’s dominance in slalom again at World Cup race in Slovenia
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — Swiss skier Camille Rast challenged Mikaela Shiffrin’s dominance in slalom for a second straight week Sunday, leading the American star by one-tenth of a second after the opening run of a race in Slovenia. Shiffrin has won all five slaloms so far in the Olympic season but last week in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wagner takes on Stonehill, looks for 6th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Stonehill Skyhawks (3-11, 0-1 NEC) at Wagner Seahawks (6-6, 1-0 NEC) Staten Island, New York; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wagner aims to keep its five-game win streak going when the Seahawks take on Stonehill. The Seahawks are 4-0 on their home court. Wagner ranks third in the NEC with 14.6 assists per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern State visits Malone and Nicholls State
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Northwestern State Demons (4-10, 2-3 Southland) at Nicholls State Colonels (6-8, 5-0 Southland) Thibodaux, Louisiana; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State faces Northwestern State after Sincere Malone scored 21 points in Nicholls State’s 80-58 victory over the East Texas A&M Lions. The Colonels are 4-0 in home games. Nicholls State ranks ninth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams and Missouri State host New Mexico State
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
New Mexico State Aggies (8-4, 1-1 CUSA) at Missouri State Bears (8-5, 2-0 CUSA) Springfield, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State hosts New Mexico State after Kobi Williams scored 20 points in Missouri State’s 79-55 win against the UTEP Miners. The Bears are 7-2 on their home court. Missouri State is 1-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Illinois visits Belmont after Lundblade’s 25-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Southern Illinois Salukis (7-8, 1-3 MVC) at Belmont Bruins (13-2, 3-1 MVC) Nashville, Tennessee; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Belmont faces Southern Illinois after Tyler Lundblade scored 25 points in Belmont’s 88-78 victory over the Bradley Braves. The Bruins are 6-1 on their home court. Belmont averages 18.8 assists per game to lead the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ralph and Pacific host Pepperdine
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Pepperdine Waves (5-11, 0-3 WCC) at Pacific Tigers (10-6, 1-2 WCC) Stockton, California; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pacific plays Pepperdine after Elias Ralph scored 24 points in Pacific’s 84-53 victory against the Oregon State Beavers. The Tigers are 6-0 in home games. Pacific ranks fifth in the WCC with 14.8 assists per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oglesby and Middle Tennessee host Sam Houston
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Sam Houston Bearkats (8-5, 0-2 CUSA) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (8-5, 2-0 CUSA) Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee hosts Sam Houston after Alec Oglesby scored 25 points in Middle Tennessee’s 88-51 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The Blue Raiders are 6-1 on their home court. Middle Tennessee scores ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington State takes home win streak into matchup with Oregon State
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Oregon State Beavers (8-8, 1-2 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (7-9, 2-1 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington State hosts Oregon State aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Cougars are 4-3 in home games. Washington State has a 3-5 record in games decided by 10 points or more. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Haven visits Cent. Conn. St. following Smith’s 23-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
New Haven Chargers (6-8, 1-0 NEC) at Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (6-6, 0-1 NEC) New Britain, Connecticut; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cent. Conn. St. faces New Haven after Darin Smith Jr. scored 23 points in Cent. Conn. St.’s 84-78 loss to the Long Island Sharks. The Blue Devils are 3-1 in home ... Read More »
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