National Sports
England’s players and managaement face performance review after lopsided Ashes loss in Australia
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
England’s players and management are undergoing a performance review following the 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia, with England Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould vowing to “implement the necessary changes over coming months.” Gould issued a statement after England’s five-wicket loss in the fifth test Thursday, highlighting disappointment in the campaign after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland takes on Houston following Avdija’s 41-point game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Houston Rockets (22-12, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-20, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland takes on the Houston Rockets after Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Trail Blazers have gone 15-13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte faces Indiana on 3-game home skid
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Indiana Pacers (6-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (13-24, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to break its three-game home skid with a victory over Indiana. The Hornets are 11-17 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz take on the Mavericks on 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Dallas Mavericks (14-23, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (12-23, 13th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to end its four-game slide when the Jazz play Dallas. The Jazz are 7-18 in Western Conference games. Utah gives up 127.1 points and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooklyn plays Los Angeles in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers (13-23, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (11-23, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Brooklyn Nets in a non-conference matchup. The Nets have gone 5-14 in home games. Brooklyn gives up 114.0 points and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix plays New York, seeks 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
New York Knicks (24-13, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (22-15, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Suns play New York. The Suns have gone 12-5 in home games. Phoenix has a 4-5 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson, Grizzlies to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (30-7, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (16-21, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference action Friday. The Grizzlies are 14-12 in Western Conference games. Memphis is ninth in the Western Conference scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver plays Atlanta in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (18-21, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (25-12, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks visit the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets have gone 10-5 at home. Denver ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 50.9 points per game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes on Miami, aims to break 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Miami Heat (20-17, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (17-20, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will try to stop its three-game slide when the Bulls take on Miami. The Bulls are 13-14 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago has a 7-2 record in one-possession games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles and Milwaukee to meet for out-of-conference contest
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks (16-21, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (23-12, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action. The Lakers have gone 10-6 at home. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plays Boston on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Toronto Raptors (23-15, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Boston. The Celtics are 16-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording ... Read More »
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