December 2nd, 2025

National Sports

Torey Alston scores 19, leads Middle Tennessee to 76-61 victory over UAB

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Torey Alston scored 19 points as Middle Tennessee beat UAB 76-61 on Monday night. Alston also had eight rebounds for the Blue Raiders (5-3). Sean Smith shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and scored 16. Jahvin Carter had 13 points. Dayjaun Anderson led ... Read More »

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Mitchell scores 43 points to lead Cavaliers to 135-119 win over Pacers

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 135-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Mitchell, who made 16 of 27 shots from the field, also had nine rebounds and six assists. Jaylon Tyson added 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting and a team-high 11 rebounds. Evan ... Read More »

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Porter scores 35 points as the Nets beat the Hornets 116-103

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 35 points, Noah Clowney had 18 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103 on Monday night. Nic Claxton added 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists for Brooklyn, which had lost four in a row. Reserves Danny Wolf and Drake Powell each scored 10 points. ... Read More »

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Bell-Haynes leads Canada past Bahamas in FIBA World Cup qualifying

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes had 17 points, 10 assists and five rebounds to lead the Canadian men’s basketball team in a 94-88 win over the Bahamas in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying Monday. Thomas Scrubb scored 16 points while Kyle Wiltjer added 15 points, five rebounds and four assists for Canada. Garvin Clarke led the ... Read More »

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CJ Anthony scores 26 to lead Iona to 89-66 victory over Delaware

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — CJ Anthony scored 26 points and Iona beat Delaware 89-66 on Monday night. Anthony added three steals for the Gaels (6-2). Lamin Sabally filled the stat sheet with 14 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and four steals. Toby Harris added 13 points. The Fightin’ Blue Hens (2-5) were led by Macon ... Read More »

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Kriisa leads balance offense in sending Cincinnati past Tarleton State 76-58

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kerr Kriisa scored 20 points and Day Day Thomas scored 19 points as Cincinnati distanced itself in the second half in beating Tarleton State 76-58 on Monday night. Kriisa shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range and Thomas shot 5 of 11 from 3 while distributing six assists. Despite committing seven turnovers, ... Read More »

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Heat use 30-2 run to pull away, tie franchise record with 24 3-pointers, roll past Clippers 140-123

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Norman Powell scored 30 points against his former team, Bam Adebayo had 27 points and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes and the Miami Heat downed the reeling Los Angeles Clippers 140-123 on Monday night. Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins each scored 22 for the Heat, who trailed by two early in the ... Read More »

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Elijah Kennedy scores 20 as Hampton tops D-III’s Apprentice School 94-58

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Elijah Kennedy scored 20 points to lead Hampton over Division III’s Apprentice School 94-58 on Monday night. Kennedy added five rebounds and three steals for the Pirates (4-5). Aidan Haskins hit four 3-pointers and scored 16. Quintin Cooper had 14 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Devon Brown led the Builders with 16 ... Read More »

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Donate Bacchus, Corneilous Williams guide North Alabama past Jacksonville State 73-66

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Donte Bacchus had 19 points, Corneilous Williams added a double-double and North Alabama beat Jacksonville State 73-66 on Monday. Bacchus also had nine rebounds for the Lions (4-4). Williams finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Canin Jefferson added 16 points. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil led the way for the Gamecocks (3-4) ... Read More »

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Crosby scores 58th, 59th career goals against Flyers in Penguins’ dominant 5-1 victory

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Philadelphia Flyers and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win on Monday night. Crosby, who has 18 goals this season, has dominated the Flyers like no other visiting player has done ... Read More »

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Austin Parks, London Praytor lead Toledo over D-II’s Central State (Ohio) 102-58

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Austin Parks and London Praytor posted double-doubles to power Toledo to a 102-58 victory over Division II member Central State (Ohio) on Monday night. Parks finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, adding three blocks for the Rockets (5-3). Praytor totaled 12 points on 6-for-8 shooting with 12 rebounds. Will James ... Read More »

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