National Sports
Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under after being knocked off his bike by a kangaroo
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Jay Vine was knocked down by a kangaroo on the final stage Sunday but recovered to win the Tour Down Under cycle race, the first event of the 2026 World Tour. Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic’s emotions ease in 2nd Dallas visit as Lakers star beats his former team again
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before a quick U-turn by Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to Los Angeles almost a year ago. Hey, at least he wasn’t weeping on the bench before the game against the Mavericks, or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Irvine earns 61-59 victory against UC San Diego
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurian Dixon’s 12 points, which included the go-ahead floater with 28 seconds to play, helped UC Irvine defeat UC San Diego 61-59 on Saturday night. Dixon went 6 of 17 from the field (0 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Anteaters (14-7, 7-2 Big West Conference). Andre Henry scored 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moe Odum has 33 points and 8 assists, Arizona State beats Cincinnati 82-68
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Moe Odum had 33 points, eight assists and three steals on Saturday night to help Arizona State beat Cincinnati 82-68 to snap a three-game losing streak. Odum made 10 of 17 from the field, 6 of 11 from 3-point range and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Anthony Johnson added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Marchand scores 2, including decisive OT goal, in Panthers 4-3 win over Wild
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Brad Marchand scored twice, with his second coming 3 minutes into overtime, and the Florida Panthers won their third-straight road game with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Sam Reinhart had a goal and assist, Sam Bennett also scored, and the Panthers improved to 5-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Bruins unbeaten in seven at home after 4-3 win over Canadiens
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UConn extends winning streak against Seton Hall to 43 games with 92-52 victory
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Sarah Strong scored 17 points, reserve Blanca Quinonez added 16 points and Azzie Fudd broke out of a brief shooting slump with 14 points as No. 1 UConn beat Seton Hall 92-52 on Saturday. UConn ran its winning streak against Seton Hall to 43 games. The Pirates last beat the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 West Virginia women overcome 13-point deficit to beat BYU 91-77
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Sydney Woodley had 23 points and Gia Cooke scored 21 as No. 22 West Virginia overcame a 13-point deficit to beat BYU 91-77 on Saturday night. Woodley made 6 of 7 shots and 11 of 12 free throws for the Mountaineers (17-4, 7-2 Big 12 Conference), adding four steals. Cooke hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins edge Canadiens 4-3
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson’s 31 points, Anunoby’s 23 lead Knicks past 76ers 112-109
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, OG Anunoby added 23 and the New York Knicks followed their most lopsided win in franchise history with a 112-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Knicks crushed the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday and then exploded with a 30-point third quarter in a stiffer road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka beats 19-year-old Mboko, faces 18-year-old Jovic in Australian Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — TikTok influencer and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is having to work her way through some rising teenager stars in her bid for a third Australian Open title in four years. Sabalenka held off 19-year-old Vicky Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1) at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday to advance to a quarterfinal match against ... Read More »
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