National Sports
Despite a returning coach, West Virginia lost dozens of players to the transfer portal
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez didn’t mince words about what areas of his roster needed help from college football’s transfer portal. “Every one,” he said. Rodriguez didn’t have a stellar start to his second stint, going 4-8 and finishing 14th out of 16 teams in the Big 12. And while Rodriguez hopes to fare better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Belichick’s snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is harshly criticized by voters, NFL fans
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Bill Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies as a head coach with the Patriots, two as an assistant with the Giants and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. Yet, somehow he’s not a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Belichick didn’t get the required votes in his first year of eligibility, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I was lucky this time’ says Djokovic after reaching semifinals through Musetti’s injury
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was the first to admit he’s lucky to be back in the Australian Open semifinals instead of Lorenzo Musetti. Despite being two sets down, slowed by a serious blister on his foot and already thinking about his flight home, the 24-time major winner won Wednesday’s quarterfinal when fifth-seeded Musetti ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini takes his turn to put on a show for Vancouver friends, hockey fans
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Amid the Vancouver Canucks’ lost season, the fans in the stands at Rogers Arena are bearing witness to star turns from the local kids who come to town to play in front of friends and family. Tuesday night, it was Macklin Celebrini’s turn. The 19-year-old centre had his best night yet on his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield embraces hot streak, thrilled to net 30th in 3-2 OT win over Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield is on what youngsters his age would best qualify as a “heater” or a hot streak, if you will. The 25-year-old ran his personal goal streak to six games, the longest of his NHL career, by scoring his 30th goal of the season in the Montreal Canadiens’ 3-2 overtime win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kolo Muani ‘fine’ after car accident and available for Tottenham in Champions League, says Frank
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani is set to feature in the Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday despite being involved in what manager Thomas Frank described as a “minor” car crash. Pictures circulated on social media on Tuesday showing Kolo Muani, a France international, and Tottenham teammate Wilson Odobert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Francis (PA) plays Chicago State after Wicks’ 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (6-14, 4-3 NEC) at Chicago State Cougars (2-19, 0-8 NEC) Chicago; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Francis (PA) visits Chicago State after Skylar Wicks scored 20 points in Saint Francis (PA)’s 81-60 win over the Chicago State Cougars. The Cougars have gone 1-5 in home games. Chicago State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brickner leads Idaho against Northern Colorado after 22-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Idaho Vandals (12-8, 4-3 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado Bears (11-10, 1-7 Big Sky) Greeley, Colorado; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Idaho takes on Northern Colorado after Isaiah Brickner scored 22 points in Idaho’s 69-66 loss to the Portland State Vikings. The Bears are 5-3 on their home court. Northern Colorado is 5-2 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stetson visits North Florida following Oriol’s 33-point game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Stetson Hatters (7-14, 3-5 ASUN) at North Florida Ospreys (5-16, 3-5 ASUN) Jacksonville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida hosts Stetson after Kamrin Oriol scored 33 points in North Florida’s 117-114 overtime win against the Bellarmine Knights. The Ospreys have gone 4-4 in home games. North Florida is 2-1 in one-possession games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCSB visits UCSD following Mahaney’s 21-point game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
UCSB Gauchos (13-7, 6-3 Big West) at UCSD Tritons (15-6, 5-4 Big West) San Diego; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSB takes on UCSD after Aidan Mahaney scored 21 points in UCSB’s 74-71 win against the Long Beach State Beach. The Tritons are 5-4 on their home court. UCSD scores 79.3 points while outscoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albany (NY) takes on NJIT after Rose’s 20-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NJIT Highlanders (9-12, 4-2 America East) at Albany (NY) Great Danes (7-14, 3-3 America East) Albany, New York; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Albany (NY) takes on NJIT after Miles Rose scored 20 points in Albany (NY)’s 80-72 loss to the New Hampshire Wildcats. The Great Danes have gone 5-1 in home games. Albany ... Read More »
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