National Sports
UNC Wilmington defeats Northeastern 87-78
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Patrick Wessler’s 19 points and 11 rebounds helped UNC Wilmington defeat Northeastern 87-78 on Thursday night. Nolan Hodge scored 17 points and added six rebounds and four blocks for the Seahawks (15-2, 4-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Madison Durr shot 3 of 5 from the field and 7 for 7 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texier’s hat trick lifts Canadiens over Panthers 6-2; Montreal wins third straight
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MONTREAL — Alexandre Texier’s hat trick led the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Thursday in front of a raucous Bell Centre crowd. It was Texier’s second straight three-point night after he recorded one goal and two assists in Montreal’s 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Noah Dobson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith’s 26 lead Campbell over Hampton 86-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — DJ Smith scored 26 points as Campbell beat Hampton 86-72 on Thursday night. Smith shot 6 for 17 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Fighting Camels (9-8, 3-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Jeremiah Johnson scored 18 points while going 2 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chatfield scores 1st goal of season to help Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Ducks
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Chatfield’s first goal of the season was a tiebreaker and goalie Frederik Andersen snapped a personal nine-game losing streak as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night. Chatfield, a defenseman playing in his 300th career game, scored during the Hurricanes’ three-goal second period. He also had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres beat the Rangers 5-2 to win for the 12th time in 13 games
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games. The Sabres last did that from Nov. 23 to Dec. 19, 2005. Buffalo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malkin scores in return from injury, Penguins beat Devils 4-1
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return from an upper-body injury and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. Erik Karlsson pushed his career-best home points streak to nine games with a goal, while Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell’s 22 help Elon defeat N.C. A&T 69-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell had 22 points in Elon’s 69-64 victory against North Carolina A&T on Thursday night. Cuthrell also contributed seven rebounds for the Phoenix (10-6, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Randall Pettus II scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Bryson Cokley went 4 of 11 from the field (2 for 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell’s 22 help Elon defeat N.C. A&T 69-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell had 22 points in Elon’s 69-64 victory against North Carolina A&T on Thursday night. Cuthrell also contributed seven rebounds for the Phoenix (10-6, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Randall Pettus II scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Bryson Cokley went 4 of 11 from the field (2 for 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell’s 22 help Elon defeat N.C. A&T 69-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell had 22 points in Elon’s 69-64 victory against North Carolina A&T on Thursday night. Cuthrell also contributed seven rebounds for the Phoenix (10-6, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Randall Pettus II scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Bryson Cokley went 4 of 11 from the field (2 for 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell’s 22 help Elon defeat N.C. A&T 69-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell had 22 points in Elon’s 69-64 victory against North Carolina A&T on Thursday night. Cuthrell also contributed seven rebounds for the Phoenix (10-6, 2-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Randall Pettus II scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Bryson Cokley went 4 of 11 from the field (2 for 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decker has 15, Liberty beats Louisiana Tech 72-56
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Brett Decker Jr. had 15 points in Liberty’s 72-56 victory against Louisiana Tech on Thursday night. Decker also added six rebounds for the Flames (12-3, 4-0 Conference USA). JJ Harper scored 13 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for ... Read More »
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