National Sports
Shortstop Luis Hernandez, out of Venezuela, gets $5 million deal with Giants
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the top-rated prospect in this year’s international amateur draft, agreed with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday on the first day of the 2026 international signing period after leaving the turmoil in his home nation for the Dominican Republic. Hernandez, who turned 17 last month, will get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mercer defeats VMI 77-67
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Brady Shoulders scored 20 points as Mercer beat VMI 77-67 on Thursday. Shoulders also contributed six rebounds for the Bears (11-7, 3-2 Southern Conference). Armani Mighty added 25 boards and scored 18 points on 8 of 10 shooting from the field and a perfect 2 of 2 from the free throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harper’s 17 help Liberty knock off New Mexico State 73-71
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — JJ Harper and Brett Decker Jr. each scored 17 points as Liberty beat New Mexico State 73-71 on Thursday night. Harper added three steals for the Flames (14-3, 6-0 Conference USA). Decker shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Josh Smith had 14 points and shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryant defeats UMBC 79-74 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Timofei Rudovskii had 22 points in Bryant’s 79-74 overtime win against UMBC on Thursday. Rudovskii added eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (6-12, 2-2 America East Conference). Aaron Davis III added 19 points while going 7 of 12 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and five rebounds. Ashley Sims II had 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Ben Shelton heads to the Australian Open after losing in the Auckland quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton was knocked out of the ATP 250 tournament in Auckland, New Zealand on Friday in a quarterfinal spread over two days because of rain. The top-seeded Shelton lost 7-5, 6-3 to Sebastian Baez of Argentina, who is unseeded and ranked 39th. Shelton led 1-0 in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama limps off court with leg injury in opening minutes against Bucks
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama limped off the court in the opening minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night after injuring his right leg. Wembanyama dropped to the court after appearing to make knee-to-knee contact with Milwaukee center Giannis Antetokounmpo under the Bucks basket with 9:18 remaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Jones and Jake Ferguson are finalists for NFL’s Salute to Service Award
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson are the finalists for the 15th annual Salute to Service Award. The award is given to a person who displays “exceptional efforts” to honor and support members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens interview former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for their coaching vacancy
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for their coaching vacancy. McDaniel was fired earlier this month after going 35-33 in four seasons with the Dolphins. Miami went 7-10 this season, missing the playoffs for a second straight year. The Ravens fired John Harbaugh after 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reyna Scott scores 20 points to lead No. 9 Louisville past No. 23 Notre Dame 79-66
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Reyna Scott scored 20 points off the bench and No. 9 Louisville pulled away from No. 23 Notre Dame for its 10th straight victory, 79-66 on Thursday night. Tajianna Roberts added 19 points for Louisville (17-3 overall, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), which last lost on Dec. 4 when the Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks don’t expect many surprises when they host 49ers in playoffs, 2 weeks after last meeting
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For the Seattle Seahawks to host another playoff game and move closer to the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, they will have to dispose of a familiar foe. Very familiar. The top-seeded Seahawks (14-3) host the San Francisco 49ers (13-5) in the NFC’s divisional round on Saturday night. It’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goldeneyes star Sarah Nurse set to return from injury against Sceptres
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse is set to return from injury against her former team this weekend. The Goldeneyes announced Thursday that the 31-year-old from Hamilton has been activated from long-term injured reserve and will be available to play when Vancouver faces the Sceptres in Toronto on Saturday. Nurse spent the first two ... Read More »
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