National Sports
Naomi Osaka tones down her walk-on outfit for second-round match at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka didn’t make quite the same grand entrance for her second-round match at the Australian Open, dispensing with the couture wide-brim hat, veil and parasol but still wearing the jellyfish-inspired dress into Margaret Court Arena on Thursday night. The two-time Australian Open winner’s grand fashion statement went viral before her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League: Man City spends $500M in a year but flaws remain in bid to be best in England
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Manchester City has spent more than $500 million over the past 12 months to overhaul an aging squad in a bid to regain the team’s status as the best in England. On current evidence, it won’t be a quick fix. A 2-0 derby loss at Manchester United on Saturday was followed by a surprising 3-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former No. 1 Plíšková faces stumbling block in comeback: Australian Open champion Keys
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Karolína Plíšková is making a comeback, and the tennis world’s former No. 1-ranked woman is at the Australian Open and doing it the hard way. Plíšková is coming off surgery on her left ankle following an injury, played only three matches last year after much longer than expected recovery, and now she’s preparing for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks rally to end 11-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Capitals
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brock Boeser had a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks erased an early-two goal deficit and held on to end their 11-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Drew O’Connor, Evander Kane and Filip Hronek also scored goals while Jake DeBrusk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo says lack of chemistry has contributed to Bucks’ recent blowout losses
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues may be contributing to the Milwaukee Bucks’ recent penchant for lopsided losses. The Bucks fell 122-102 on Wednesday to an Oklahoma City team that was missing a handful of rotation players due to injuries. The Bucks have dropped four of their last five games. Each of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridges and the Hornets take on conference foe Orlando
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (16-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (23-19, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic host Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference play. The Magic are 5-4 against Southeast Division teams. Orlando is third in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nets take on the Celtics on 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Boston Celtics (27-16, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (12-30, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn enters the matchup against Boston as losers of three games in a row. The Nets are 9-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn gives up 114.5 points to opponents and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento plays Cleveland, aims to break road slide
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Sacramento Kings (12-33, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (25-20, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento visits Cleveland looking to break its seven-game road skid. The Cavaliers are 14-11 in home games. Cleveland ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 50.0 points per game in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans faces Memphis on 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans (10-36, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-24, 11th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans heads into the matchup against Memphis after losing three straight games. The Grizzlies have gone 5-3 against division opponents. Memphis ranks fourth in the Western Conference with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Indiana after 40-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Indiana Pacers (10-35, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts the Indiana Pacers after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 122-102 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Thunder are 20-3 on their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns take on the Hawks, seek 4th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Phoenix Suns (27-17, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (21-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Suns take on Atlanta. The Hawks have gone 7-13 at home. Atlanta leads the NBA with 31.0 assists per game ... Read More »
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