National Sports
Xavier Lipscomb scores 18 to lead Mount St. Mary’s over Saint Peter’s 70-65
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Xavier Lipscomb scored 18 points to help Mount St. Mary’s defeat Saint Peter’s 70-65 on Friday night. Lipscomb also contributed five assists for the Mountaineers (6-11, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Abdou Khadre Kebe totaled 13 points and five rebounds. Trey Deveaux scored 12. The Peacocks (7-6, 4-1) were led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey’s 29 points lead 76ers to victory over Magic despite poor 3-point shooting
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots. Paul George scored 12 of his 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jadin Collins scores 19 to help Marist fend off Sacred Heart 76-72
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Jadin Collins scored 19 points to help Marist hold off Sacred Heart 76-72 on Friday night. Collins also had five rebounds and three steals for the Red Foxes (10-5, 4-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Justin Menard added 11 points and Jason Schofield scored 10 on 5-for-7 shooting. The Pioneers (5-12, 1-5) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamin Sabally, Kosy Akametu post double-doubles to power Iona to 71-53 victory over Niagara
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Lamin Sabally and Kosy Akametu posted double-doubles to power Iona to a 71-53 victory over Niagara on Friday night. Sabally finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Akametu totaled 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Gaels (11-6, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Luke Jungers shot 4 for 5, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games. Boston connected on 14 3-pointers and shot 54% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA official Bill Kennedy taken off court in wheelchair with injured leg in 76ers-Magic game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — NBA official Bill Kennedy left the court in a wheelchair after suffering an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic game on Friday night. Kennedy appeared to start limping as he was running down the court during a 76ers fastbreak with about 2 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preston Ruedinger scores 24 to help Green Bay beat IU Indianapolis 75-59
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Preston Ruedinger had 24 points in Green Bay’s 75-59 victory over IU Indianapolis on Friday night. Ruedinger shot 8 for 16 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Phoenix (9-8, 4-2 Horizon League). LeBron Thomas added 16 points and five rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ernest Shelton scores 17 to help Merrimack turn back Siena 63-59
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Ernest Shelton scored 17 points to help Merrimack hold off Siena 63-59 on Friday night. Shelton shot 4 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Warriors (10-7, 6-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who have won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murphy scores 35, Queen has triple-double as Pelicans snap 9-game skid with 128-107 win over Wizards
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Kyshawn George and Tristan Vukcevic scored 15 points apiece for the Wizards, who were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryan Ndjonga scores 26 to guide Canisius to 70-64 victory over Manhattan
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Ndjonga had 26 points to help Canisius earn a 70-64 victory over Manhattan on Friday night. Ndjonga added nine rebounds for the Golden Griffins (8-8, 3-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kahlil Singleton had 12 points and Michael Evbagharu scored 11. Terrance Jones led the Jaspers (7-10, 3-3) with 15 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury wins single moguls for 100th World Cup win of his career
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SAINT-CÔME–LINIÈRE — Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury has the 100th World Cup victory of his career. The freestyle skier won gold in men’s singles moguls at an event in his home province. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., finished first with 85.83 points. Australia’s Matt Graham took silver with 83.50 points and American Nick Page picked up bronze with ... Read More »
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