National Sports
Sophia Wilson says she’ll be ready for the NWSL season after the birth of her daughter
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sophia Wilson plans to be back for the Portland Thorns’ National Women’s Soccer League season opener after spending last season on maternity leave. Wilson, speaking at an NWSL event on Thursday in Los Angeles, also hopes to play in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup in early March with the U.S. national team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richardson scores 21 as Mississippi State upsets No. 15 Tennessee women in 77-62 win
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kharyssa Richardson scored 21 points and Mississippi State downed No. 15 Tennessee 77-62 on Thursday night. Richardson was 9 of 11 from the floor and scored 16 in the second half. Trayanna Crisp added 15 points to go with five rebounds and three steals. Madison Francis added 12 points, 10 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cody scores 16 for No. 24 Alabama women over No. 23 Georgia
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Essence Cody scored 16 points and Ta’Mia Scott added 13 for No. 24 Alabama in a 68-53 win over No. 23 Georgia on Thursday night. Cody, who put up 10 points in the first half, shot 6 for 7 from the field and a perfect 4 for 4 from the free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings’ Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player in NHL history
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Red Wings’ Patrick Kane becomes highest-scoring US-born player in NHL history. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Rose sets Torrey Pines pace with 62. Koepka makes his PGA Tour return with 73
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Rose had birdie chances on all but one hole Thursday and turned that into a 10-under 62 on the easier North course at Torrey Pines, giving him a one-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open on a day that marked the return of Brooks Koepka from LIV Golf. Koepka garnered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Hampshire wins 66-61 over UMass-Lowell
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Jack Graham had 16 points in New Hampshire’s 66-61 win against UMass-Lowell on Thursday. Graham also had five rebounds for the Wildcats (8-12, 4-3 America East Conference). Belal El Shakery scored nine points while shooting 4 of 12 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line and added 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watley scores 14 as Wofford beats Chattanooga 81-55
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Chace Watley and Kahmare Holmes each scored 14 points as Wofford beat Chattanooga 81-55 on Thursday. Watley also contributed eight rebounds for the Terriers (15-7, 7-2 Southern Conference). Holmes shot 5 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line. Nils Machowski went 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles has 20 points and 6 assists, No. 12 TCU women beat Kansas 79-77
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Olivia Miles had 20 points and six assists, Donovyn Hunter added 15 points, and No. 12 TCU never trailed Thursday night in a 79-77 win over Kansas. TCU starters Clara Silva and Marta Suarez fouled out 32 seconds apart on back-to-back offensive fouls with a little more than five minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hartenstein set to return for Thunder after missing 16 games because of strained calf
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was set to return Thursday night against Minnesota after missing 16 games because of a strained right calf. Hartenstein last played Dec. 28 in a victory over Philadelphia. The defending champion Thunder were 11-5 in his absence. The return of the 7-foot Hartenstein gives Oklahoma City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils’ Jack Hughes leaves game 2 weeks before US opens play at the Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes left Thursday night’s game against Nashville in the first period did not return at the start of the second. Hughes skated just three shifts. He took one shift and went to the locker room before returning for another and then heading down the tunnel again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shrewd moves in free agency and NFL draft helped GM John Schneider build Seahawks’ Super Bowl roster
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — John Schneider was hired a little over 16 years ago as general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, a job he has held since. Schneider added the title of president of football operations in 2024. But when asked Thursday if he could have imagined being in charge of the Seahawks’ personnel for ... Read More »
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