National Sports
Jaylen Brown ties career high with 50 points in Celtics’ 146-115 romp over Clippers
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jaylen Brown matched his career high with 50 points and the Boston Celtics completed a successful West Coast swing with a 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Brown had 19 points in the third quarter. Derrick White added 29 points and Anfernee Simons had 15 as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minten scores in overtime, Boston Bruins top Vancouver Canucks 3-2
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
VANCOUVER — Fraser Minten scored with 19 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Bruins edged the Canucks 3-2 in Vancouver on Saturday. Minten, playing his first NHL game in his hometown, opened the scoring for the Bruins (22-18-2) in the first period with a power-play goal in front of dozens of family and friends. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chaikin scores 21, UC San Diego knocks off Hawaii 83-73
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Chaikin had 21 points and Bol Dengdit scored 19 in UC San Diego’s 83-73 victory against Hawaii on Saturday night to snap the Rainbow Warriors’ seven-game win streak. Chaikin shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curry scores 31 points in return from one-game absence with ankle injury, Warriors beat Jazz 123-114
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points with six 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back their regulars Saturday to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 after a 37-point thumping by the Thunder a night earlier playing short-handed. Curry scored 20 points in the third quarter making six of his seven shots, knocking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday night. Adrian Kempe and Corey Perry also scored, Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves, and the Kings were able to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purdue guard Braden Smith sets Big Ten assists record but has bigger goals in mind
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Purdue guard Braden Smith reacted to becoming the Big Ten’s career assists leader as though it were just another step rather than a culmination. The 6-foot senior still has other goals in mind. “Obviously, it’s something cool to see and be a part of,” Smith said after scoring 14 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White scores 25 to help Utah women hand No. 8 TCU its 1st loss, 87-77 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lani White scored 25 points to lead Utah past No. 8 TCU 87-77 in overtime Saturday night. Reese Ross added 15 points and Maty Wilke had 12 for the Utes. Evelina Otto finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Utah (11-4, 2-1 Big 12) made 13 3-pointers and shot 56.5% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vartiainen and Saine score 20 points apiece, Weber State knocks off Sacramento State 95-82
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Viljami Vartiainen and Tijan Saine scored 20 points apiece as Weber State beat Sacramento State 95-82 on Saturday night. Vartiainen also contributed five rebounds and Saine made 6 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line and added four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCreary’s 39 lead UT Arlington over Southern Utah 86-77
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Marcell McCreary scored 39 points as UT Arlington beat Southern Utah 86-77 on Saturday night. McCreary added seven rebounds and four steals for the Mavericks (10-5, 2-1 Western Athletic Conference). Marcus Rigsby Jr. scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majstorovic’s 25 help Long Beach State knock off Cal Poly 74-66
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Petar Majstorovic’s 25 points and 10 rebounds helped Long Beach State defeat Cal Poly 74-66 on Saturday night. Gavin Sykes scored 16 points, going 5 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Beach (5-10, 1-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd lead No. 1 UConn to 84-48 victory over Seton Hall
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals and Azzi Fudd added 16 points as top-ranked UConn overcame a slow shooting start to roll to a win over Seton Hall. It was UConn’s (15-0, 6-0 Big East) 31st win in a row. The Huskies also extended their ... Read More »
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