National Sports
Maxey and the 76ers host conference foe Cleveland
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers (22-19, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (22-16, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland faces Philadelphia in Eastern Conference action Wednesday. The 76ers have gone 17-13 against Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia has a 5-6 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exit
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves in a familiar spot. Monday night’s wild-card playoff game against Houston was close through three quarters, but Sheldon Rankins’ 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown allowed the Texans and their top-ranked defense to break it open and beat the Steelers 30-6. “Certainly a disappointing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International on Tuesday, less than a week before her appearance at the Australian Open. The 45-year-old Williams received a wild-card entry for the first Grand Slam event of the year. She also had a wild card ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard scores 35, Harden moves to 9th place on NBA’s scoring list as Clippers beat Hornets 117-109
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and James Harden had 32 to move into ninth place on the NBA’s career scoring list, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Charlotte Hornets 117-109 on Monday night for their fourth win in five games. Jordan Miller added 14 points and Ivica Zubac had nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander’s OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — William Nylander scored 3:59 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Colorado 4-3 on Monday night to snap the Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak. Nylander took a pass from Oliver Ekman-Larsson and lined it past Trent Miner. Auston Matthews, Easton Cowan and Bobby McMann also added goals as the Maple Leafs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William Nylander’s OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — William Nylander scored 3:59 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Colorado 4-3 on Monday night to snap the Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak. Nylander took a pass from Oliver Ekman-Larsson and lined it past Trent Miner. Auston Matthews, Easton Cowan and Bobby McMann also added goals as the Maple Leafs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and sports schedule for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 4 Colorado 3 (OT) Montreal 6 Vancouver 3 Edmonton 4 Chicago 1 Detroit 4 Carolina 3 (OT) Florida 4 Buffalo 3 Seattle 4 N.Y. Rangers 2 Tampa Bay 5 Philadelphia 1 New Jersey 5 Minnesota 2 Dallas 3 Los Angeles 1 — NFL Playoffs Wild Card Houston 30 Pittsburgh 6 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Robertson strikes late in the third period to help send Stars to 3-1 victory over Kings
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jason Robertson scored late in the third period, Wyatt Johnston scored his 25th goal of the season, and the Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Monday night. Robertson looked to be trying a centering pass, but the wobbling puck deflected in off Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson with 3:46 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monk hits 7 3-pointers, scores 26 points as Kings top Lakers 124-112; Doncic scores 42 in loss
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. DeMar DeRozan had 32 points and six assists for the Kings (10-30), who won their second straight after a seven-game skid. Russell Westbrook, who played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled for the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the state bans, but the conservative-dominated Supreme Court might not follow suit. In just the past year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers star James Harden passes Shaquille O’Neal for 9th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden has passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The Los Angeles Clippers guard made a 3-pointer early in the third quarter on Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets, pushing his career total to 28,598 points in his 1,187th regular season game. O’Neal had 28,596 ... Read More »
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