National Sports
Sharks take losing streak into matchup with the Canucks
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (17-17-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (15-18-3, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver has a 15-18-3 record overall and a 3-3-1 record in Pacific Division games. The Canucks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes play the Red Wings on losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Detroit Red Wings (22-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (22-11-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes play the Detroit Red Wings after losing three straight games. Carolina has a 22-11-3 record overall and an 11-6-1 record on its home ice. The Hurricanes have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers visit the Islanders after Raddysh’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
New York Rangers (19-16-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (20-13-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders after Taylor Raddysh scored two goals in the Rangers’ 7-3 win against the Washington Capitals. New York has a 5-4-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo hosts Boston after Byram’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Boston Bruins (20-17-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (18-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins after Bowen Byram scored two goals in the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators. Buffalo has a 6-2-2 record in Atlantic Division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves face the Nets on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Brooklyn Nets (9-19, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10, fifth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. The Timberwolves have gone 12-5 at home. Minnesota ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 11.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!20 wickets fall on a record-breaking Day 1 of the fourth Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia collapsed for 152 yet still claimed a 42-run lead over England on the first innings in a remarkable opening day of the fourth Ashes test Friday in which 20 wickets fell. The day’s play unfolded before a world-record crowd for a day of cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic posts 56-point triple-double and Nuggets hold off Timberwolves 142-138 in OT
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion LawConnect leads Sydney to Hobart yacht race on first day
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champion and 100-foot supermaxi LawConnect led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of Sydney harbor on Friday for the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania. LawConnect’s pursuit of a third straight line honors title started well, with the crew claiming an early lead over supermaxi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jokic’s 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (18-10, sixth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Rockets face Cleveland. The Rockets have gone 8-2 at home. Houston has a 1-4 record in one-possession games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas plays Sacramento, aims to stop road skid
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (7-23, 15th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will look to end its four-game road losing streak when the Mavericks visit Sacramento. The Kings are 5-19 against Western Conference opponents. Sacramento is 7-13 when it wins the ... Read More »
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