National Sports
Erik Spoelstra had no idea why he was getting drenched in the locker room. His 800th win was why
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Water bottles were getting dumped on Miami coach Erik Spoelstra from all angles in a joyous locker room after the Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Cup game, and the scene caught him off-guard. The water-pourers wanted to celebrate his 800th career win. And Spoelstra had no idea what was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points while ill, leads Thunder to 10th straight win
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points despite being ill and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup Game. Gilgeous-Alexander, who was listed as questionable on the injury report, made 12 of 19 field goals and 15 of 17 free throws. Oklahoma City won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DJ Dudley’s game-winner leads Louisiana Tech over Indiana State, 75-73
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
RUSTON, La. (AP) — DJ Dudley led Louisiana Tech with 17 points, including the game-winning jump shot with two seconds left, and the Bulldogs knocked off Indiana State 75-73 on Wednesday. Dudley shot 7 of 14 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (3-2). AJ Bates scored 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rhode Island secures 90-75 win against Temple
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jonah Hinton’s 25 points helped Rhode Island defeat Temple 90-75 in a consolation game of the ESPN Events Invitational Adventure Bracket on Wednesday. Hinton shot 8 for 11, including 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Rams (6-2). Tyler Cochran scored 20 points and added nine rebounds and three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Auburn comes from behind with 2nd-half surge to knock off No. 14 St. John’s, 85-74
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points and No. 21 Auburn defeated No. 14 St. John’s 85-74 on Wednesday in the consolation round of the Players Era Championship. After falling behind by 11 points, Auburn (6-2) outscored St. John’s 55-35 in the second half — including a 30-13 run over the final nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Ingram hits late jumper, Raptors beat Pacers 97-95 for 9th straight win
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Ingram made a 15-foot jumper with 0.6 seconds left to give the Toronto Raptors their ninth straight victory, 97-95 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Toronto wrapped up a top-two seed and homecourt in the NBA Cup quarterfinals with the victory and Milwaukee’s loss to Miami on Wednesday. Ingram had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Nemec’s goal in overtime gives Devils a 3-2 victory over the Blues
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Simon Nemec scored on a wrist shot at 2:58 of overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. New Jersey (15-7-1) has won a franchise-record nine of its first 10 home games. Nico Hischier assisted on Nemec’s winner and finished with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Ovechkin stays hot to lift Capitals 4-3 over Jets
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 908th career NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Wednesday night. John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun and Connor McMichael also scored for the Capitals, winners of five of the last six. Charlie Lindgren had 18 saves in the win. Gabriel Vilardi struck twice and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander sets OT goals record as Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 2-1
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — William Nylander became Toronto’s career overtime goals leader with 15, scoring on a wrist shot with 18 seconds remaining in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2-1 comeback victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night. Nylander got the pass from defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and put it past Columbus goaltender Jet Greaves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Fox is among the early leaders at the Australian PGA. Adam Scott is 1 stroke behind
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Fresh from an eight-week break after winning his first two tournaments on the PGA Tour, Ryan Fox shot a 4-under 67 Thursday and was tied for the early lead at the Australian PGA Championship. The 38-year-old New Zealander bogeyed the par-4 second hole but had five birdies the rest of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ingram’s last-second shot keeps Raptors’ streak alive with 97-95 win over Pacers
By Canadian Press on November 26th, 2025
TORONTO — Brandon Ingram drilled a 15-foot jump shot with 0.6 seconds left to play as the Toronto Raptors came out on top in a wild 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Toronto clinched a top-two seed and home court in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup with the victory and the ... Read More »
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