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A meeting of experience and youth: Sabalenka set to play Mboko at Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Luxury brands have been getting airtime at the Australian Open as Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Mboko advanced to the fourth round. When the top-ranked player in women’s tennis meets one of the sport’s rising teenage stars, though, it’ll be all about the business of tennis. No. 1 Sabalenka edged Anastasia Potapova ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks host the Lightning after shootout win
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Blackhawks beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout. Chicago has a 21-22-7 record overall and an 11-12-4 record in home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild host the Panthers after Zuccarello’s 2-goal performance
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Florida Panthers (26-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (29-14-9, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Florida Panthers after Mats Zuccarello scored two goals in the Wild’s 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. Minnesota is 29-14-9 overall and 14-6-6 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders host the Sabres in Eastern Conference play
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Buffalo Sabres (28-17-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (27-18-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders and the Buffalo Sabres face off in Eastern Conference play. New York is 14-8-2 at home and 27-18-5 overall. The Islanders have a 19-2-3 record when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues visit the Stars, look to stop road losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
St. Louis Blues (19-23-8, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (28-14-9, in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues hit the road against the Dallas Stars looking to break a seven-game road slide. Dallas has a 28-14-9 record overall and a 7-4-1 record in Central Division games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammoth take on the Predators following Keller’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Utah Mammoth (26-20-4, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (24-22-4, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth visit the Nashville Predators after Clayton Keller’s two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Mammoth’s 5-4 overtime win. Nashville has gone 24-22-4 overall with a 7-8-2 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins play the Canadiens, look to extend home win streak
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Montreal Canadiens (28-16-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (29-20-2, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Montreal Canadiens. Boston has gone 29-20-2 overall with an 8-8-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Bruins have allowed 158 goals while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawaii wins 98-71 against CSU Bakersfield
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
HONOLULU (AP) — Quandre Bullock scored 17 points as Hawaii beat CSU Bakersfield 98-71 on Thursday. Bullock also added 12 rebounds and three steals for the Rainbow Warriors (14-4, 6-2 Big West Conference). Isaiah Kerr scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Isaac Johnson had 12 points and shot 4 for 8 (0 for 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard embraces 3-point shooting to lift Clippers
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has built his reputation on defense and a mid-range game featuring a deadly fadeaway jumper. Now, he’s joining the 3-point club. While the Los Angeles Clippers were losing 19 of 22 games from November through mid-December, Leonard went to coach Tyronn Lue and said he was going to try ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learner Tien against Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open: It’s deja vu in Melbourne
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Learner Tien reached the third round of the Australian Open a year ago, beating Daniil Medvedev in a match that lasted five sets and almost five hours. It’s deja vu in Australia. A year later, the left-handed Tien is up against Medvedev again in Melbourne, this time on Sunday in a fourth-round match. The 20-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington plays Charlotte on 5-game road skid
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Washington Wizards (10-33, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (17-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington travels to Charlotte looking to stop its five-game road losing streak. The Hornets are 5-4 against Southeast Division teams. Charlotte averages 14.6 turnovers per game and is 6-8 ... Read More »
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