National Sports
NASCAR community set to mourn Greg Biffle and family at memorial service in Charlotte
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A memorial service is planned for Friday in Charlotte for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month. The service, which is open to the public and will be livestreamed on NASCAR platforms, was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EST ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Harbaugh’s mentor, Andy Reid, had a better second act than his first
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
John Harbaugh is heading to Broadway, aiming to make his second act even better than his first. Harbaugh didn’t have to wait long after the Baltimore Ravens fired him last week following 18 seasons. He had plenty of options and chose the New York Giants. His contract was still being finalized, according to three people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sorokin enjoys ‘outstanding’ performance with NHL-leading fifth shutout vs. Oilers
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
EDMONTON — Ilya Sorokin and his posts proved to be more than up to the challenge on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Russian goalie recorded a 35-save shutout as his New York Islanders got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0, despite being almost doubled in shots on the night. “Ilya was outstanding, he made some great saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Tech hosts Morehead State following Marshall’s 29-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Morehead State Eagles (8-10, 4-3 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-11, 2-5 OVC) Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State visits Tennessee Tech after George Marshall scored 29 points in Morehead State’s 105-100 overtime loss to the Tennessee State Tigers. The Golden Eagles have gone 4-4 at home. Tennessee Tech is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saran leads UC Irvine against UC Davis after 22-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
UC Irvine Anteaters (12-6, 5-1 Big West) at UC Davis Aggies (10-7, 3-3 Big West) Davis, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine faces UC Davis after Derin Saran scored 22 points in UC Irvine’s 67-66 loss to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Aggies are 7-2 in home games. UC Davis is 0-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys planned to walk into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena in a quiet moment when nobody was watching, and take a photo of her name listed with the other champions at the Australian Open. After beating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final at Melbourne Park to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oweh leads Kentucky against No. 24 Tennessee after 21-point game
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats (11-6, 2-2 SEC) at Tennessee Volunteers (12-5, 2-2 SEC) Knoxville, Tennessee; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kentucky faces No. 24 Tennessee after Otega Oweh scored 21 points in Kentucky’s 75-74 victory over the LSU Tigers. The Volunteers have gone 10-0 in home games. Tennessee averages 82.6 points while outscoring opponents by 14.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville State plays conference rival Louisiana Tech
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (10-7, 3-3 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-9, 3-3 CUSA) Jacksonville, Alabama; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mostapha El Moutaouakkil and Jacksonville State host AJ Bates and Louisiana Tech in CUSA action Saturday. The Gamecocks are 6-4 on their home court. Jacksonville State is seventh in the CUSA in rebounding averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson and Florida International host Sam Houston
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Sam Houston Bearkats (10-7, 2-4 CUSA) at Florida International Panthers (9-8, 2-4 CUSA) Miami; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida International hosts Sam Houston after Zawdie Jackson scored 25 points in Florida International’s 89-86 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls. The Panthers are 9-2 on their home court. Florida International is second in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Illinois hosts UMass after Banks’ 22-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
UMass Minutemen (11-7, 2-4 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (5-11, 1-4 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMass takes on Northern Illinois after Marcus Banks scored 22 points in UMass’ 85-82 victory against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Huskies are 4-3 in home games. Northern Illinois is the MAC leader with 11.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UTEP visits Liberty following Watson’s 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
UTEP Miners (6-11, 2-4 CUSA) at Liberty Flames (14-3, 6-0 CUSA) Lynchburg, Virginia; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UTEP visits Liberty after Kaseem Watson scored 20 points in UTEP’s 70-69 win over the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens. The Flames are 9-0 in home games. Liberty has a 3-1 record in one-possession games. The Miners ... Read More »
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