National Sports
The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
A quarterback reportedly reneging on a lucrative deal to hit the transfer portal, only to return to his original school. Another starting QB, this one in the College Football Playoff, awaiting approval from the NCAA to play next season, an expensive NIL deal apparently hanging in the balance. A defensive star, sued by his former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France midfielder Guendouzi moves to title-chasing Fenerbahce from Lazio
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ISTANBUL (AP) — France midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi moved to Fenerbahce from Lazio as he tries to reclaim a place in the national team squad ahead of the World Cup. Fenerbahce is chasing its first Turkish league title for 12 years and said late Thursday the 26-year-old Guendouzi signed a 4 1/2-year contract. The fee for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At 58, the world’s oldest professional soccer player says he is only getting better with age
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TOKYO (AP) — Kazuyoshi Miura, the Japanese soccer player they call “King Kazu,” says he’s only getting better with age. If so, that should make him very, very good. Miura turns 59 next month. He’s the globe’s oldest professional soccer player, and on Friday he gave a news conference in Tokyo to celebrate joining his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Vanderbilt takes on LSU after Tanner’s 29-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LSU Tigers (12-3, 0-2 SEC) at Vanderbilt Commodores (15-0, 2-0 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Vanderbilt faces LSU after Tyler scored 29 points in Vanderbilt’s 96-90 win against the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Commodores are 8-0 on their home court. Vanderbilt is 12-0 when it has fewer turnovers than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monmouth visits Hofstra after Davis’ 32-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Monmouth Hawks (8-8, 2-1 CAA) at Hofstra Pride (12-4, 3-0 CAA) Hempstead, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hofstra faces Monmouth after Cruz Davis scored 32 points in Hofstra’s 78-67 victory against the Towson Tigers. The Pride are 4-0 on their home court. Hofstra is fifth in the CAA scoring 77.7 points while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC Wilmington takes road win streak into matchup with Stony Brook
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
UNC Wilmington Seahawks (15-2, 4-0 CAA) at Stony Brook Seawolves (9-8, 1-3 CAA) Stony Brook, New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington visits Stony Brook looking to prolong its five-game road winning streak. The Seawolves have gone 7-1 at home. Stony Brook has a 4-5 record in games decided by at least ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruffin leads Jackson State against Alabama State
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Jackson State Tigers (2-12, 1-0 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (4-11, 1-1 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State takes on Alabama State after Daeshun Ruffin scored 31 points in Jackson State’s 89-86 win against the Alcorn State Braves. The Hornets are 1-0 in home games. Alabama State is 3-8 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pepperdine hosts San Francisco following Beasley’s 32-point game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
San Francisco Dons (11-7, 3-2 WCC) at Pepperdine Waves (5-13, 0-5 WCC) Malibu, California; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Francisco faces Pepperdine after Ryan Beasley scored 32 points in San Francisco’s 84-82 overtime loss to the Loyola Marymount Lions. The Waves have gone 4-6 in home games. Pepperdine averages 12.4 turnovers per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Madison hosts Old Dominion following Davis’ 29-point game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Old Dominion Monarchs (5-12, 2-3 Sun Belt) at James Madison Dukes (8-8, 1-3 Sun Belt) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Old Dominion faces James Madison after Robert Davis Jr. scored 29 points in Old Dominion’s 70-66 victory against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Dukes have gone 5-1 in home games. James Madison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Force hosts New Mexico, aims to stop home slide
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
New Mexico Lobos (12-3, 3-1 MWC) at Air Force Falcons (3-12, 0-4 MWC) Colorado Springs, Colorado; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Air Force is looking to end its four-game home losing streak with a win against New Mexico. The Falcons are 3-7 on their home court. Air Force allows 74.9 points and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin Peay visits Stetson following Phillips’ 30-point game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Austin Peay Governors (9-5, 3-0 ASUN) at Stetson Hatters (6-10, 2-1 ASUN) DeLand, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stetson plays Austin Peay after Jamie Phillips Jr. scored 30 points in Stetson’s 91-83 win against the Lipscomb Bisons. The Hatters have gone 5-1 at home. Stetson gives up 80.8 points to opponents and has ... Read More »
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