National Sports
Nelson scores twice in 3rd as Avalanche rally past Hurricanes, 5-3
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Saturday night for their 10th consecutive victory. After trailing 3-1 through two periods, NHL-leading Colorado (31-2-7) scored four unanswered goals in the third to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller scores 22, Montana State downs Northern Arizona 77-68
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jed Miller scored 22 points as Montana State beat Northern Arizona 77-68 on Saturday. Miller added five rebounds for the Bobcats (8-7, 2-0 Big Sky Conference). Christian King scored 18 points while going 7 of 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and added nine rebounds. Patrick McMahon shot 3 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rolison’s winner leads Nevada past Fresno State 66-65
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Rolison led Nevada with 16 points, including the game-winning layup with 10 seconds remaining, and the Wolf Pack beat Fresno State 66-65 on Saturday. Nevada (11-3, 3-0 Mountain West Conference) has won seven in a row. Rolison shot 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schaefer scores in overtime to give Islanders 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Schaefer scored twice, including at 4:11 of overtime, and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night. Adam Pelech and Emil Heineman also scored, and Jonathan Drouin and Mathew Barzal each had two assists for the Islanders, who won for the second time in three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson, Jaques, Daniel score third-period goals, Goldeneyes rally to 4-3 victory over Fleet
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Claire Thompson, Sophie Jaques and Izzy Daniel scored consecutive goals in the third period to rally the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Fleet on Saturday night during a Takeover Tour stop at Little Caesars Arena. Jamie Lee Rattray scored for the first time this season to give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey scores 36 points and the 76ers win again in New York, beating the Knicks 130-119
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe each had 26 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 130-119 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Paul George added 15 points and Quentin Grimes had 10 for the 76ers, who won at Madison Square Garden for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braden Smith sets Big Ten’s career assists record as No. 5 Purdue defeats Wisconsin 89-73
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Braden Smith became the Big Ten’s career assists leader, Fletcher Loyer scored 20 points and No. 5 Purdue defeated Wisconsin 89-73 on Saturday night. Smith had 12 assists to increase his career total to 893 and break the record formerly held by Cassius Winston, who compiled 890 career assists with Michigan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hague burns Flames with late goal as Predators net 4-3 victory
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — Michael Bunting had a goal and two assists on Saturday to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Erik Haula, playing in his 800th career NHL game, scored twice for Nashville (19-18-4), while Nicolas Hague scored the game-winner with 28 seconds remaining in the third period. Steven Stamkos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schaefer scores 2nd goal of game in OT to give Islanders 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Schaefer scored twice, including at 4:11 of overtime, and the New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night. Adam Pelech and Emil Heineman also scored, and Jonathan Drouin and Mathew Barzal each had two assists for the Islanders, who won for the second time in three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks drop Capitals to 0-5 in shootouts, beat Washington in 6 rounds for a 3-2 win
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Foligno scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. The Capitals fell to 0-5 in shootouts this season. Sonny Milano gave Washington a brief lead when he scored in the fifth round, but former Capitals forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauren Betts’ double-double leads No. 4 UCLA women to 80-46 rout of 17th-ranked USC
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Betts had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 4 UCLA routed Jazzy Davidson and 17th-ranked Southern California 80-46 on Saturday night for the Bruins’ eighth win in a row. Gianna Kneepkens added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Bruins (14-1, 4-0 Big Ten), who took over ... Read More »
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