National Sports
Alabama’s smothering defense leads the way in 64-51 win over No. 6 Kentucky
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored a 24 points, Diana Collins added 16 and Alabama beat No. 6 Kentucky 64-51 on Thursday night. The Crimson Tide (16-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) earned their highest-ranked regular-season win in coach Kristy Curry’s tenure (2013-Present) and the highest-ranked win overall since 1997. The Wildcats (15-2, 2-1) opened the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarik Skubal asks for record $32 million in arbitration while Detroit Tigers offer $19 million
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration on Thursday while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million. Skubal was the most prominent of the 166 players eligible for arbitration at the start of the day who swapped figures with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yarden Garzon’s perfect 3-point shooting leads No. 8 Maryland to 88-41 rout of Rutgers
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Yarden Garzon hit all six of her 3-point shots and scored 18 points as No. 8 Maryland raced to an early lead and routed Rutgers 88-41 on Thursday night. Addi Mack added 15 points for the Terrapins (16-1, 4-1 Big Ten), who scored the first nine points of the game, hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyrgios won’t play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios says he’s not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his Australian mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park. Kyrgios, who played in the so-called “ Battle of the Sexes ” exhibition against Aryna Sabalenka last month, had been tipped by local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The start of the Heat-Bulls game at the United Center delayed by court conditions
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The start of the game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday night was delayed by what officials termed “court conditions.” About 40 minutes after the expected 7:05 p.m. tipoff time, an announcement was made that the expected start time would be after 8 p.m. local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Varsho, Clement and Heineman agree to one-year deals with Jays to avoid arbitration
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
TORONTO — Outfielder Daulton Varsho, infielder Ernie Clement and backup catcher Tyler Heineman agreed to one-year contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration. Varsho’s deal was worth US$10.75 million, Clement came to terms at $4.6 million and Heineman agreed to $1.2375 million. Pitcher Eric Lauer, the only other Blue Jays player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montas’ 27 help UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 77-63
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Angel Montas scored 27 points as UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 77-63 on Thursday night. Montas had six rebounds for the River Hawks (7-10, 2-0 America East Conference). Austin Green scored 14 points while shooting 2 of 7 from the field and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champs Chock and Bates dazzle with emotional performance at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Madison Chock and Evan Bates have tried not to think about their last U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The three-time reigning dance champions have accomplished just about everything in their sport, whether that be a record-tying six straight national titles or victories at the past three Grand Prix Finals. Just about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UMBC earns 69-62 win over Maine
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jah’likai King had 15 points in UMBC’s 69-62 win over Maine on Thursday night. King had six rebounds for the Retrievers (8-6, 1-0 America East Conference). Anthony Valentine shot 4 of 11 from the field and 6 for 8 from the free-throw line to add 14 points. Caden Diggs finished 6 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arthur Smith focused on Steelers with Titans wanting to interview him for head coach
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that the Tennessee Titans have reached out to interview him for their head coach opening. “That’s not something I’m going to focus on because the only thing that matters is my current job,” Smith said. “It’s like trying to tell people all the time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fairleigh Dickinson defeats Chicago State 70-63
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Joey Niesman scored 18 points, Taeshaud Jackson added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Fairleigh Dickinson beat Chicago State 70-63 on Thursday night. Niesman shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line and Jackson made 4 ... Read More »
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