National Sports
Ilia Malinin: The 20-year-old American figure skater redefining the sport
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The best figure skater of his generation may just go down as the best of any generation. He’s capable of landing jumps nobody else can, with creativity that is nearly unmatched and plenty of artistry to go with all of his otherworldly execution. All that Ilia Malinin must do now is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Palmieri will miss Marseille’s Champions League match against Liverpool
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille defender Emerson Palmieri has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League match against Liverpool because of a thigh injury. Marseille said that Palmieri, who joined from West Ham on a permanent transfer in September last year, was injured during training. “Medical exams revealed a lesion to his left thigh,” Marseille ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz and Federer get into the swing of things at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz says he got together with Roger Federer for a round of golf before the Australian Open, and it went just as the 22-year-old Spaniard expected. Federer’s swing, he said, is “as beautiful as the tennis.” “Everything he does, he does in style,” Alcaraz said. “He’s been playing for two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils refuse to lose once they grab the lead
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
EDMONTON — When the New Jersey Devils get a lead, they keep the lead. Rookie Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass each had a goal and an assist as the Devils held on to edge the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Tuesday. The Devils (26-22-2) improved to 17-0-0 when leading after 40 minutes and have won four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield comes up clutch again for Canadiens in win over Wild: ‘I like those moments’
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MONTREAL — Phillip Danault watched Cole Caufield score timely goals as a rookie during the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the 2021 Stanley Cup final. Five years later, the sharpshooting winger is still delivering in the clutch. Caufield scored the winner with 15 seconds remaining to lift the Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comrie comes up big for Jets in 3-1 win over Blues
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets got nine points from just three players, but it was their backup goalie who made the difference in a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist, but Eric Comrie made some brilliant saves in the 22 stops he recorded — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yacht crew member dies during Transatlantic Race
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — A member of the crew of a German sailing yacht has died following an incident during a race across the Atlantic Ocean. The Academic Sailing Club of Berlin, or ASV-Berlin, said Tuesday that the crew member, who was not named, had been hurt when “a serious accident occurred” aboard its yacht, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griffin leads Western Illinois against Morehead State after 28-point game
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-15, 0-8 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (9-10, 5-3 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois visits Morehead State after Isaiah Griffin scored 28 points in Western Illinois’ 86-79 loss to the Little Rock Trojans. The Eagles are 5-1 in home games. Morehead State is 4-8 against opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iona hosts Kennedy and Merrimack
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
Merrimack Warriors (12-8, 8-1 MAAC) at Iona Gaels (12-8, 4-5 MAAC) New Rochelle, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Merrimack visits Iona after Kevair Kennedy scored 20 points in Merrimack’s 68-55 victory over the Marist Red Foxes. The Gaels have gone 7-1 in home games. Iona has a 1-0 record in games decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coastal Carolina hosts Texas State following Jones’ 28-point game
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
Texas State Bobcats (11-9, 4-4 Sun Belt) at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (11-9, 4-4 Sun Belt) Conway, South Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Coastal Carolina takes on Texas State after Rasheed Jones scored 28 points in Coastal Carolina’s 79-75 overtime win against the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Chanticleers are 4-3 on their home court. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beath leads UCSD against UC Davis after 20-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
UCSD Tritons (14-5, 4-3 Big West) at UC Davis Aggies (11-7, 4-3 Big West) Davis, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSD plays UC Davis after Leo Beath scored 20 points in UCSD’s 83-62 victory against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. The Aggies have gone 8-2 at home. UC Davis is ninth in the Big ... Read More »
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