National Sports
Chicago faces Los Angeles, aims for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers (27-17, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-22, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago heads into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of four consecutive games. The Bulls are 15-9 in home games. Chicago ranks fifth in the NBA with 18.0 fast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta takes on Indiana in conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Indiana Pacers (11-35, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (22-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Atlanta and Indiana square off on Monday. The Hawks have gone 10-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta leads the league with 31.0 assists per game led by Jalen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee faces Dallas on home losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Dallas Mavericks (19-27, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (18-26, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee looks to end its three-game home skid with a win over Dallas. The Bucks have gone 9-12 in home games. Milwaukee averages 14.0 turnovers per game and is 8-7 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix faces Miami, seeks 7th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Miami Heat (24-22, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (27-18, sixth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts Miami trying to continue its six-game home winning streak. The Suns have gone 14-5 at home. Phoenix ranks third in the Western Conference with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridges and the Hornets host conference foe Philadelphia
By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers (24-20, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (18-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers take on Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference play. The Hornets are 13-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid scores in OT, Bouchard nets hat trick as Oilers edge Capitals 6-5
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime, Evan Bouchard had his first NHL hat trick and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Bouchard’s six-point game came in his 400th regular-season contest. McDavid had a goal and three assists in regulation, Zach Hyman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serving it up, Carlos Alcaraz advances to the Australian Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — No sooner had Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals with a win over Tommy Paul, than attention turned to his serve. The top-ranked Alcaraz, in Australia trying to complete a career Grand Slam at the age of 22, has been remodeling it a little bit. It worked well for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bouchard brilliant as Edmonton Oilers down Washington Capitals 6-5 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a wild 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. Evan Bouchard scored his first NHL hat trick and added three assists in his 400th regular-season contest. McDavid tallied a goal and three helpers in regulation, Zach Hyman scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Vicky Mboko is a quick learner in defeat in Australia against No. 1 Sabalenka
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Vicky Mboko called Sunday’s match at the Australian Open against first-seeded Aryna Sabalenka “a learning curve.” If so, the 19-year-old Canadian is catching on very quickly. Sabalenka won in two sets — 6-1, 7-6 (1) to reach the quarterfinals — but Mboko put enormous pressure on the world’s top-ranked player in the second set and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adebayo’s 26 points and 15 rebounds lead Heat to dominant 147-116 win over Jazz
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Nikola Jovic added 23 points and Pelle Larsson had 20 as the Heat matched their most points in a game this season. Miami beat Denver 147-123 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gaethje upsets Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Justin Gaethje went after Paddy Pimblett from the beginning Saturday night, his aggressiveness leading to a unanimous decision and upset victory for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. In the first UFC fight card on Paramount+, the judges awarded Gaethje (27-5) the victory by scores of 48-47, 49-46 and 49-46. ... Read More »
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