National Sports
Laughton scores in return to Philly, and Maple Leafs top Flyers 2-1 on Cowan’s goal in OT
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night. Cowan scored on a 2-on-1 rush off a pass from John Tavares, ending a wide-open extra period as the teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Littlepage-Buggs posts double-double as No. 16 Baylor women beat Colorado 56-52
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Darianna Littlepage-Buggs notched a double-double to lead the No. 16 Baylor women 56-52 past Colorado on Thursday. A game after posting a career-high 20 rebounds in a win over then-No. 10 Iowa State on Sunday, Littlepage-Buggs had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Lady Bears (14-3, 3-1 Big 12). Yuting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Britt Prince scores 20 for No. 25 Nebraska women in 78-73 win over Indiana
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Britt Prince scored 20 points and Jessica Petrie added 17 for No. 25 Nebraska in a 78-73 win over Indiana on Thursday night. Prince, who buried her 700th career point in the fourth quarter, scored 15 of her points in the second half after holding off a late surge from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyla Oldacre’s career-best 23 points help No. 2 Texas rout Auburn 97-36
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Senior Kyla Oldacre had a career-best 23 points and 11 rebounds, helping No. 2 Texas rout Auburn 97-36 Thursday night. The Longhorns (18-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start since 1985-86, when they were NCAA champions, finishing 34-0. Texas has won 36 straight home games. The 6-foot-6 Oldacre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandre Texier has hat trick in the Canadiens’ 6-2 victory over the Panthers
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — Alexandre Texier had a hat trick for his second straight three-point game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night. Texier had a goal and two assists Wednesday night in a 4-1 victory over Calgary. Noah Dobson, Oliver Kapanen and Juraj Slafkovsky also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left to lift Indiana to a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night that snapped the Pacers’ 13-game skid and finally gave coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career win. Carlisle had been stuck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat-Bulls game at the United Center postponed due to condensation on the court
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday was postponed after a nearly two-hour delay due to condensation on the court. The officials cited “court conditions” for the delay in starting the contest. There appeared to be moisture on the floor at the United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scored 25 to help No. 12 LSU women beat Georgia 80-59 for 1st SEC win this season
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Flau’jae Johnson scored 15 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 18 points, and No. 12 LSU beat Georgia 80-59 on Thursday night. LSU (14-2, 1-2 SEC) started 0-2 in conference play for the first time since the 2010-11 season. The Tigers lost the conference opener to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King’s 22 lead Sam Houston over Delaware 72-60
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Po’Boigh King scored 22 points, Veljko Ilic added 15 points had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Sam Houston beat Delaware 72-60 on Thursday night. King shot 7 of 18 from the field, including 5 for 13 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the free-throw line and Ilic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins dominate Flames 4-1 to start homestand, Calgary loses 4th straight
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Elias Lindholm, Mason Lohrei and Casey Mittelstadt also had goals for Boston, which was coming off a 7-4 loss at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC Wilmington defeats Northeastern 87-78
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Patrick Wessler’s 19 points and 11 rebounds helped UNC Wilmington defeat Northeastern 87-78 on Thursday night. Nolan Hodge scored 17 points and added six rebounds and four blocks for the Seahawks (15-2, 4-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Madison Durr shot 3 of 5 from the field and 7 for 7 from the free-throw ... Read More »
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