National Sports
South Carolina’s Staley on playing at Coppin State: I think it’s good on all fronts
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dawn Staley’s visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena. The only hint of disappointment came when Staley was told that LSU drew even more fans at Coppin State back in 2023. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berry helps Louisville rally from 13-point deficit to beat North Carolina State 88-80 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Imari Berry scored 33 points and No. 9 Louisville rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to beat North Carolina State 88-80 in overtime Sunday for its 11th consecutive victory. Skylar Jones’ 17 points helped carry the Cardinals (18-3, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who went from trailing by 13 to leading 54-51 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football leaders debate playoff expansion ahead of Friday deadline from ESPN
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — College football leaders gave every indication Sunday that they remain stuck in a yearlong debate about expanding the playoff from 12 teams to 16 or beyond. Commissioners and school presidents met on the eve of the College Football Playoff title game, facing a Friday deadline from ESPN — the $7.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iturbe’s 26 lead American past Army 78-67
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Julen Iturbe had 26 points in American’s 78-67 victory over Army on Sunday. Iturbe added five rebounds for the Eagles (11-8, 4-2 Patriot League). Greg Jones scored 16 points and added six rebounds. Madden Collins had 14 points and shot 6 for 12, including 0 for 4 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stailee Heard’s triple-double highlights Oklahoma State women’s 86-58 drubbing of No. 19 Iowa State
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Stailee Heard had 18 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists and Oklahoma State routed No. 19 Iowa State 86-58 on Sunday, sending the reeling Cyclones to their fifth consecutive loss. It was Heard’s first career triple-double and the third in Oklahoma State history. She is averaging 20.8 points over the past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curt Cignetti has brought Indiana to national championship game in just 2 years
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti built a winner right away with a recruiting strategy built for a new era of college football. Turns out, he’s not the only one with a knack for bringing talent to the Hoosiers. On the eve of Indiana’s first trip to the national title game, Cignetti recalled telling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker scores 22 as Florida Atlantic defeats Temple 79-73
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Josiah Parker had 22 points and 12 rebounds off of the bench to help lead Florida Atlantic past Temple 79-73 on Sunday. Xander Pintelon scored 12 points and added eight rebounds for the Owls (13-6, 5-1 American Athletic Conference). Devin Vanterpool shot 5 for 16, including 1 for 6 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kostyuk confirms ankle injury after losing in first round of Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Marta Kostyuk tore a ligament in her left ankle during her first-round loss at the Australian Open. Elsa Jacquemot ousted the No. 20 Kostyuk 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) after saving a match point. Kostyuk rolled her ankle toward the end of the third set. “Unfortunately, I injured my ankle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carnegie scores 32, grabs 11 rebounds and Georgia women beat No. 16 Ole Miss 82-59
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Dani Carnegie had a career-high 32 points and 11 rebounds, Trinity Turner added 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and Georgia beat No. 16 Mississippi 82-59 on Sunday. Georgia (16-3, 2-3 SEC) earned its first Quad 1 win of the season. The Lady Bulldogs snapped a 11-game home skid against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esmeraldo scores 16, Lipscomb beats Austin Peay 82-78, snaps Governors’ 7-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mateo Esmeraldo’s 16 points helped Lipscomb defeat Austin Peay 82-78 on Saturday to snap the Governors’ seven-game win streak. Esmeraldo also added five rebounds and six assists for the Bisons (12-7, 5-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Grant Asman scored 14 points and added seven rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. Ethan Duncan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in the first NBA regular-season game in London since 2019. Jock Landale added 21 points and 8 rebounds and Jaren Jackson Jr. had ... Read More »
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