National Sports
Derrick White’s 28 points power Celtics to 114-93 win over Rockets
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. White’s performance helped the Celtics win a fourth straight game despite missing star Jaylen Brown, who sat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks outlast Nuggets 134-127 in 2 OTs for their eighth straight victory as Brunson scores 42
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds while playing with a bandage over his right eye after he was bloodied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington QB Demond Williams says his short-lived departure was a mistake and he got bad advice
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from “really bad advice.” The 19-year-old Williams announced last month he was entering the transfer portal, then changed his mind two days later and said he would be back with the Huskies. According to multiple reports, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yessoufou scores 27, Baylor beats Colorado 86-67
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Tounde Yessoufou scored 27 points, and Baylor rolled to an 86-67 win over Colorado on Wednesday in Big 12 play. Baylor (13-9, 3-7 Big 12) dominated the first half, jumping out to a 45-21 lead behind hot shooting and a barrage of early 3-pointers. Yessoufou went 10 of 16 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards scores 30 points as Timberwolves rally for 5th win in six games, beat Raptors 128-126
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Bones Hyland had 20 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Wednesday. Jaden McDaniels scored 19 points, Naz Reid and Julius Randle each had 17 and Donte DiVincenzo added 15 as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Valdez became one of baseball’s most durable starters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Okananwa’s 23 points helps No. 22 Maryland women upset No. 12 Michigan State women 86-70
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Oluchi Okananwa scored 23 points, and the No. 22 Maryland women pulled away in the second half for an 86-70 win over No. 12 Michigan State on Wednesday. Maryland (18-6, 6-6 Big Ten) led 43-33 at halftime and broke the game open in the third quarter. Okananwa went 8 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Edwards’s 30-point performance powers Timberwolves rally past Raptors 128-126
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, with 21 coming in the second half, to help the Minnesota Timberwolves rally past the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Wednesday. Jaden McDaniels added 19 points for Minnesota (32-20) and Rudy Gobert had a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 points. The Timberwolves trailed by as many as 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fudd scores 25 points as No. 1 UConn routs DePaul 86-40 for 40th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 25 points, and No. 1 UConn won its 40th straight game dating to last season, routing DePaul 86-40 on Wednesday night. Fudd made four 3-pointers. Sarah Strong added 14 points, six rebounds and five assists, and the defending national champions made it look easy yet again. The Huskies (24-0, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens head into Olympic break on high note with 5-1 win over Jets
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson each had a goal and two assists to help the Montreal Canadiens extend their point streak to five games with a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Rookie Oliver Kapanen, Lane Hutson and Phillip Danault, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Canadiens (32-17-8), who are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Ryan Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record number of cautions to win The Clash in near-freezing temperatures at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Wednesday night exhibition was the first victory at the top Cup Series level for Preece, who drives a Ford for RFK Racing. The event had originally ... Read More »
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