National Sports
Loïs Boisson withdraws from Australian Open with injury
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — French Open semifinalist Loïs Boisson has withdrawn from the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Boisson has been struggling with injuries since a deep run at Roland-Garros last year in her Grand Slam main draw singles debut. She has not played since the end of September and the No. 35-ranked player said she took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO ESSAY: For US women’s ski team, balancing competition with camaraderie is key
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Lying breathless on the floor next to a pool table, Mary Bocock pulls a stretchy exercise band in tandem with Keely Cashman. Laughing, they encourage each other to keep going. Next to them, Ava Sunshine cycles through sets of heavy barbell weights in a makeshift gym in the Copper Mountain condo where the U.S. women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Lowry embracing mentorship role on 76ers but promises a one-day Raptors return
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — A few years ago Kyle Lowry told reporters he would never accept a role as a bench warmer or an unofficial coach just to reach his 20th NBA season. Well, allegedly. “Really?” said Lowry, cursing for emphasis. “I lied.” After taking a moment for the reporters’ laughter to die down, the 39-year-old Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland visits USC after Baker-Mazara’s 29-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Maryland Terrapins (7-9, 0-5 Big Ten) at USC Trojans (13-3, 2-3 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: USC plays Maryland after Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points in USC’s 70-69 overtime win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Trojans are 6-1 on their home court. USC is fifth in the Big Ten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Illinois faces Eastern Illinois on 6-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-13, 0-6 OVC) at Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-10, 3-3 OVC) Charleston, Illinois; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois comes into the matchup against Eastern Illinois as losers of six in a row. The Panthers have gone 6-2 at home. Eastern Illinois is 3-5 in games decided by 10 or more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duquesne takes on Dayton following Guinyard’s 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Dayton Flyers (12-4, 3-0 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (9-7, 1-2 A-10) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne plays Dayton after Tarence Guinyard scored 20 points in Duquesne’s 97-90 overtime loss to the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks. The Dukes are 8-2 on their home court. Duquesne ranks seventh in the A-10 in rebounding averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland-Eastern Shore visits McComb and Norfolk State
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (6-13, 2-0 MEAC) at Norfolk State Spartans (7-11, 1-1 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State faces Maryland-Eastern Shore after Anthony McComb III scored 23 points in Norfolk State’s 66-64 win over the Delaware State Hornets. The Spartans are 4-1 in home games. Norfolk State is 3-4 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ola-Joseph and Loyola Chicago host George Mason
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
George Mason Patriots (16-1, 4-0 A-10) at Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-12, 1-3 A-10) Chicago; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago faces George Mason after Joshua Ola-Joseph scored 20 points in Loyola Chicago’s 101-66 loss to the George Washington Revolutionaries. The Ramblers are 3-6 on their home court. Loyola Chicago has a 3-8 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evansville faces Bradley on 4-game home skid
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Bradley Braves (12-6, 5-2 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (5-13, 1-6 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Evansville takes on Bradley looking to end its four-game home skid. The Purple Aces are 3-6 on their home court. Evansville has a 3-7 record in games decided by 10 or more points. The Braves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McNeese hosts Searles and Nicholls State
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Nicholls State Colonels (8-8, 7-0 Southland) at McNeese Cowboys (13-3, 6-1 Southland) Lake Charles, Louisiana; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State faces McNeese after Jaylen Searles scored 24 points in Nicholls State’s 90-77 victory over the New Orleans Privateers. The Cowboys have gone 8-0 at home. McNeese averages 9.4 turnovers per game and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ball State plays Akron after Hill’s 22-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Ball State Cardinals (4-12, 0-4 MAC) at Akron Zips (12-4, 3-1 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ball State visits Akron after Davion Hill scored 22 points in Ball State’s 79-71 loss to the UMass Minutemen. The Zips are 8-0 on their home court. Akron averages 20.4 assists per game to lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
