National Sports
Buffalo hosts Minnesota following Thompson’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Minnesota Wild (26-13-9, in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (26-16-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Minnesota Wild after Tage Thompson recorded a hat trick in the Sabres’ 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Buffalo has gone 16-6-2 at home and 26-16-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets bring win streak into matchup with the Penguins
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets (21-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh has gone 22-14-10 overall with a 9-1-3 record in Metropolitan Division play. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose brings road win streak into matchup with Detroit
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
San Jose Sharks (24-19-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (28-16-4, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Detroit Red Wings aiming to prolong a four-game road winning streak. Detroit is 28-16-4 overall and 16-8-1 at home. The Red Wings are 13-2-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins look to keep win streak going, visit the Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Boston Bruins (27-19-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7, in the Central Division) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins will try to keep their five-game win streak alive when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago has a 19-21-7 record overall and a 10-11-4 record on its home ice. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets take win streak into game against the Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs (23-16-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (19-22-5, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Toronto Maple Leafs as winners of four consecutive games. Winnipeg has gone 11-9-3 in home games and 19-22-5 overall. The Jets have given up 143 goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle visits Utah in Western Conference play
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Seattle Kraken (21-16-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (24-20-4, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth and the Seattle Kraken square off in Western Conference play. Utah is 24-20-4 overall and 13-7-2 in home games. The Mammoth have a +15 scoring differential, with 147 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At a war-ravaged sports center in Ukraine, the hope for Olympic glory persists
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Young athletes in northern Ukraine spend their days cross-country skiing through a scorched forest, focused on their form — until a siren inevitably shatters the silence. They respond swiftly but without panic, ditching their skis and following coaches to an underground bomb shelter. It’s an ordinary training session at the complex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State takes on Charlotte in non-conference action
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (14-26, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (22-19, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jimmy Butler III and the Golden State Warriors take on Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference action. The Warriors have gone 15-6 in home games. Golden State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown and the Celtics visit conference foe Atlanta
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Boston Celtics (25-15, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (20-23, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks host Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference play. The Hawks are 10-15 against conference opponents. Atlanta is 10-17 against opponents with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah faces Dallas for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Utah Jazz (14-27, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (16-26, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Dallas and Utah will play on Saturday. The Mavericks are 9-18 against conference opponents. Dallas ranks second in the NBA with 18.1 fast break points per game led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City plays Miami on 5-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, first in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (21-20, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Miami. The Heat have gone 14-7 in home games. Miami is third in the ... Read More »
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