National Sports
Kyla Oldacre’s career-best 23 points help No. 2 Texas rout Auburn 97-36
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Senior Kyla Oldacre had a career-best 23 points and 11 rebounds, helping No. 2 Texas rout Auburn 97-36 Thursday night. The Longhorns (18-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start since 1985-86, when they were NCAA champions, finishing 34-0. Texas has won 36 straight home games. The 6-foot-6 Oldacre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandre Texier has hat trick in the Canadiens’ 6-2 victory over the Panthers
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — Alexandre Texier had a hat trick for his second straight three-point game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night. Texier had a goal and two assists Wednesday night in a 4-1 victory over Calgary. Noah Dobson, Oliver Kapanen and Juraj Slafkovsky also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left to lift Indiana to a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night that snapped the Pacers’ 13-game skid and finally gave coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career win. Carlisle had been stuck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday was postponed after a nearly two-hour delay due to condensation on the court. The officials cited “court conditions” for the delay in starting the contest. There appeared to be moisture on the floor at the United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scored 25 to help No. 12 LSU women beat Georgia 80-59 for 1st SEC win this season
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored 15 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 18 points, and No. 12 LSU beat Georgia 80-59 on Thursday night. LSU (14-2, 1-2 SEC) started 0-2 in conference play for the first time since the 2010-11 season. The Tigers lost the conference opener to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King’s 22 lead Sam Houston over Delaware 72-60
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Po’Boigh King scored 22 points, Veljko Ilic added 15 points had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Sam Houston beat Delaware 72-60 on Thursday night. King shot 7 of 18 from the field, including 5 for 13 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the free-throw line and Ilic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins dominate Flames 4-1 to start homestand, Calgary loses 4th straight
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Elias Lindholm, Mason Lohrei and Casey Mittelstadt also had goals for Boston, which was coming off a 7-4 loss at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC Wilmington defeats Northeastern 87-78
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Patrick Wessler’s 19 points and 11 rebounds helped UNC Wilmington defeat Northeastern 87-78 on Thursday night. Nolan Hodge scored 17 points and added six rebounds and four blocks for the Seahawks (15-2, 4-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Madison Durr shot 3 of 5 from the field and 7 for 7 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texier’s hat trick lifts Canadiens over Panthers 6-2; Montreal wins third straight
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MONTREAL — Alexandre Texier’s hat trick led the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday in front of a raucous Bell Centre crowd. It was Texier’s second straight three-point night after he recorded one goal and two assists in Montreal’s 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Noah Dobson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith’s 26 lead Campbell over Hampton 86-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — DJ Smith scored 26 points as Campbell beat Hampton 86-72 on Thursday night. Smith shot 6 for 17 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Fighting Camels (9-8, 3-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Jeremiah Johnson scored 18 points while going 2 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chatfield scores 1st goal of season to help Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Ducks
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Chatfield’s first goal of the season was a tiebreaker and goalie Frederik Andersen snapped a personal nine-game losing streak as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night. Chatfield, a defenseman playing in his 300th career game, scored during the Hurricanes’ three-goal second period. He also had ... Read More »
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