National Sports
No. 1 UConn continues dominance with only Big East games left on regular-season schedule
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
UConn has rarely been tested this season, winning all but one of its games by double digits. The No. 1 Huskies, who are the only undefeated team left in Division I basketball, had led by at least double figures at the half in 21 of the first 22 games this season. Sunday’s game against rival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Saint Louis’ 15-game winning streak puts it in elite company heading into this week
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz has heard his teams called “feel-good stories” over the years, the best example being his Indiana State squad of a couple of seasons ago, which made a run to the NIT finals behind bespectacled star Robbie Avila. The No. 19 Billikens are more than a feel-good story, though. They are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander’s return to action gives Leafs much-needed lift, wins
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — William Nylander’s return to Toronto’s lineup has sparked the Maple Leafs’ return to the win column. Nylander scored his 18th goal of the season and added two assists on Monday to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames. “He’s just so good and so dangerous,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serbia forward Birmančević joins Getafe on loan from Sparta Prague
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Serbia forward Veljko Birmančević has moved from Sparta Prague to Getafe in La Liga on loan until the end of the season. The Czech club announced the move late Monday. The deal includes an option for Getafe to sign Birmančević permanently. Financial details were not given. Getave sits 17th in the Spanish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women’s tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men’s tour
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic. While Alcaraz maintained his No. 1 ranking on the ATP tour ahead of Jannik Sinner, Djokovic, who beat Sinner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders likes Todd Monken’s ‘vibe’ and says he has a ‘connection’ with the Browns’ new coach
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is excited to play for new Browns coach Todd Monken. The rookie quarterback said he felt a “connection” after meeting with Monken at the team facility after the longtime offensive coordinator was hired last week. “I’m thankful I was able to meet Coach, that he accepted that time that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peterson finally finishes for No. 11 Kansas, hitting two late 3s to beat No. 13 Texas Tech
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darryn Peterson was happy to finally finish a game for No. 11 Kansas, and the Jayhawks certainly needed the standout freshman at the end against No. 13 Texas Tech. “This is the first game I got through to the end,” Peterson said. “I’ve been trying to all year, so to finally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Zucker scores the winner as surging Sabres pounce on Panthers 5-3
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jason Zucker broke a 3-3 tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and the Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday. The Sabres have won six of seven and took over the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference standings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson scores 30 to lead Portland State to 88-65 victory over Idaho State
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jaylin Henderson scored 30 points to lead Portland State to an 88-65 victory over Idaho State on Monday night. Henderson made 10 of 18 shots, including both of his 3-point attempts, and 8 of 10 free throws for the Vikings (15-6, 9-1 Big Sky Conference). He also handed out seven assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 35 to guide Sacramento State to 104-90 victory over Weber State
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Prophet Johnson had 35 points to match his career high and propel Sacramento State to a 104-90 victory over Weber State on Monday night. Johnson made 11 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and 10 of 13 free throws for the Hornets (9-13, 5-5 Big Sky Conference). He added seven rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander nets three points to lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Flames
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
CALGARY — William Nylander scored his 18th goal of the season and added two assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Matias Maccelli, Troy Stecher, and Bobby McMann, into an empty net, also scored for Toronto (26-21-9), which has won back-to-back games to open ... Read More »
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