National Sports
Marie-Philip Poulin has hat trick in Victoire’s 4-1 win over Charge
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin had a hat trick and the Montreal Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge 4-1 on Wednesday night to take the Professional Women’s Hockey League lead. Poulin has a league-high eight goals. Jennifer Gardiner also scored and assisted on two of Poulin’s goals. Montreal (7-2-1-2) moved past Minnesota for the PWHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets agree to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
The New York Jets agreed to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Wilks is the first coordinator hired by new head coach Aaron Glenn, who was formally introduced by the Jets on Monday along with new general manager Darren Mougey. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Washington defeats Richmond 75-66
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rafael Castro’s 21 points helped George Washington defeat Richmond 75-66 on Wednesday night. Castro also contributed 16 rebounds for the Revolutionaries (15-6, 4-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Gerald Drumgoole Jr. added 19 points while going 6 of 16 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) while he also had seven rebounds. Trey Autry shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talford scores 25 in Winthrop’s 76-67 win over Presbyterian
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Kelton Talford scored 25 points as Winthrop beat Presbyterian 76-67 on Wednesday night. Talford added 10 rebounds for the Eagles (14-9, 4-4 Big South Conference). KJ Doucet added 12 points while going 4 of 8 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds. Nick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 Porzingis made a season-best eight 3-point shots in 14 attempts with 11 rebounds over 33 minutes, helping Boston bounce back from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haynes, Johnson lead George Mason to 58-53 OT win over Loyola Chicago
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Jalen Haynes scored 14 points and K.D. Johnson added seven in the overtime as George Mason knocked off Loyola Chicago 58-53 on Wednesday night. Haynes had six rebounds for the Patriots (16-5, 7-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jared Billups scored 10 points while shooting 3 for 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 20 as VMI defeats Wofford 74-67
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — TJ Johnson had 20 points in VMI’s 74-67 victory against Wofford on Wednesday night. Johnson shot 6 for 9 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Keydets (10-12, 4-5 Southern Conference). Rickey Bradley, Jr. added 16 points while shooting 3 for 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors rout the NBA-worst Wizards 106-82 for their 5th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row. Jakub Poetl added 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Raptors to their first five-game winning streak since April 1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points, Cavaliers never trail in 126-106 win over Heat
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points, Ty Jerome added 20 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed in a 126-106 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. It was Mitchell’s 14th 30-point game of the season, his fifth in his last seven outings. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawal, Schutt carry Virginia Tech to 76-66 win over Florida State
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Tobi Lawal scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jaden Schutt scored 16 points and Virginia Tech never trailed in beating Florida State 76-66 on Wednesday night. Taylor Bol Bowen scored 14 points shooting 6 for 8 and finished a rebound shy of a double-double and reserve Jerry Deng scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Allen stops 24 as Devils rout Flyers 5-0
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey scored four times in the second period and Jake Allen made 24 saves as the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Wednesday. Ondrej Palat, Luke Hughes, Nathan Bastian and Dawson Mercer scored for New Jersey in a 13-minute span as the Devils won for the third time in ... Read More »
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