National Sports
Celebrini extends point streak to 12 games as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Wednesday night. Celebrini evened the score at 3 with 1:07 remaining in regulation. He deked his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avdija has 41 points, Trail Blazers hold on to beat Rockets 103-102
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had a season-high 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight with a wild 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. It appeared Tari Eason scored on a tip-in for Houston at the buzzer and the Rockets emptied the bench in celebration, but upon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars end losing streak with 4-1 win over Capitals
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night. The Stars bounced back from a 6-3 drubbing at Carolina 24 hours earlier that included the Hurricanes chasing U.S. Olympic goaltender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moore and Murphy help the Blackhawks beat the Blues 7-3 for their 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Oliver Moore and Connor Murphy scored during Chicago’s four-goal second period, and the Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 7-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive win. Moore, Murphy, Louis Crevier and Landon Slaggert each had a goal and an assist as Chicago improved to 2-1-0 against St. Louis this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ames native Tamin Lipsey a big part of first 15-0 start for No. 3 Iowa State
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey, the senior who grew up near campus in Ames, is now part of something that had never been done by the Cyclones. They have a 15-game winning streak to start the season. “I’ve been a Cyclone all my life. Just got on the court four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors past Bucks, 120-113
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 31 points, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer with 26 seconds left, and added seven assists and seven rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-113 on Wednesday night. De’Anthony Melton added 22 points off the bench, Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points and five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby undergoes knee surgery
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby underwent what he termed successful left knee surgery Wednesday. Crosby posted a photo of himself on X flexing his arms while lying in a hospital bed. He had a brace on his knee. “Expecting 200% recovery,” Crosby wrote. “Year 8 Will Be The Greatest Year Yet.” Crosby didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs aware of domestic violence allegations that appear to be directed toward Rashee Rice
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs said in a statement Wednesday night that they were aware of domestic violence allegations made in a series of social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in communication with the NFL. The Chiefs did not mention Rice by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson and Wembanyama fuel Spurs to win over Lakers 107-91, despite Doncic’s 38 points
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday night. San Antonio moved into second place in the Western Conference despite shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammoth beat Senators 3-1 hours after NHL awards Utah 2027 Winter Classic
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawson Crouse and John Marino scored in a 3:21 span in the first period, Karel Vejmelka made 33 saves and the Utah Mammoth beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night to cap a big day for the franchise. The Mammoth won hours after the NHL announced the team will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Vanderbilt remains undefeated with 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Tanner scored a career-high 29 points and No. 11 Vanderbilt remained undefeated by beating 13th-ranked Alabama 96-90 on Wednesday night. The Commodores (15-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) extended their best start since winning 16 straight games to open the 2007-08 season. This is only the second time in the program’s 124-year ... Read More »
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