January 12th, 2026
Chamber of Commerce

National Sports

Wembanyama’s late jumper seals Spurs’ win over Celtics

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 100-95 on Saturday night. De’Aaron Fox also finished with 21 points for the Spurs and Keldon Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Ilia Malinin wins 4th consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title with dialed-back performance

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ilia Malinin won his fourth consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title on Saturday night, capping the last national championships before the Milan Cortina Olympics with his usual unparalleled flair but a dialed-back version of the world champion’s high-flying jumps. Malinin scaled back a free skate that could include as many as seven ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ESPN was the first to report ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Guerra’s 22 lead Idaho State past Northern Arizona 81-79

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jamison Guerra had 22 points in Idaho State’s 81-79 victory against Northern Arizona on Saturday. Guerra also contributed six assists for the Bengals (9-8, 2-2 Big Sky Conference). Connor Hollenbeck scored 16 points while going 4 of 8 and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Martin ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Wisconsin hands No. 2 Michigan its first loss, 91-88

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — John Blackwell had 26 points, Nick Boyd scored 22 and Aleksas Bieliauskas set a career high with 17 points to lead Wisconsin to a 91-88 win over previously unbeaten, second-ranked Michigan on Saturday. The Badgers (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) beat their highest-ranked regular-season opponent since a win over No. 2 ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Demirel scores 14 as Grand Canyon knocks off San Jose State 76-58

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Efe Demirel scored 14 points as Grand Canyon beat San Jose State 76-58 on Saturday. Demirel also contributed six rebounds for the Antelopes (10-5, 3-1 Mountain West Conference). Dusty Stromer scored 12 points, finishing 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Jaden Henley shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 0 for ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Carolina Panthers believe they ‘aren’t the same old’ team after close playoff loss to LA Rams

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There were plenty of questions about how the Carolina Panthers would fare in the postseason. They repeatedly missed opportunities down the stretch to wrap up the NFC South, only to back into the playoffs with a losing record on the final day of the regular season. Las Vegas oddsmakers sure didn’t ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Pope, Swain and Mark come up big as Texas stuns No. 13 Alabama 92-88 in Tuscaloosa

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Pope scored 28 points, Dailyn Swain added 18 and a huge block in the waning seconds, and Texas stunned No. 13 Alabama 92-88 on Saturday night for its first Southeastern Conference win of the season. Tramon Mark also scored 18 for the Longhorns (10-6, 1-2 SEC), who avoided a three-game ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Blues’ Philip Broberg signs 6-year, $48M extension and then is injured vs. Golden Knights

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced Saturday. Broberg, however suffered an upper-body injury just 1:35 into Saturday’s game at Vegas and was ruled out for the rest of the night. He was hurt after getting checked near the boards by Golden Knights captain ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Janowski has 23 as St. Thomas takes down Oral Roberts 82-71

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Nick Janowski had 23 points and 12 rebounds as St. Thomas beat Oral Roberts 82-71 on Saturday night for its eighth win in a row. Isaiah Johnson-Arigu shot 5 of 7 from the field and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 17 points for the Tommies (14-4, 3-0 ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Simon Holmstrom’s second goal gives Islanders a 4-3 overtime win over Wild

By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored his second goal of the game 1:34 into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Saturday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders, who improved to 3-0-1 in their last four games. Ilya Sorokin made 32 saves, including ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!