National Sports
Gael Monfils bids emotional farewell to the Australian Open after a 1st-round loss
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — For one last show, Gael Monfils had the crowd chanting his name as he bid adieu to the Australian Open. There will be no encore at Melbourne Park for the 39-year-old Frenchman, a popular personality around Melbourne Park for decades. After leading by a set and a break, Monfils lost his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T-shirt for Ukraine: a player’s heartfelt tribute to her country and her dad at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
With a very offbeat style of play and even more unique body art, Oleksandra Oliynykova stood out after her Australian Open loss on Tuesday to defending champion Madision Keys. On the T-shirt that Oliynykova wore at a post-match news conference, the daughter of a Ukrainian army soldier had emblazoned the message: “I need your help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards leads Minnesota against Utah after 55-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves (27-16, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (14-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota visits the Utah Jazz after Anthony Edwards scored 55 points in the Timberwolves’ 126-123 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Jazz are 0-8 in division matchups. Utah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York faces Brooklyn, aims to break 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Brooklyn Nets (12-29, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (25-18, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York aims to end its four-game skid when the Knicks play Brooklyn. The Knicks are 18-11 in Eastern Conference games. New York is eighth in the NBA averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Chicago
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers (19-23, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (20-22, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Clippers face Chicago. The Bulls have gone 13-9 in home games. Chicago averages 13.5 turnovers per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks host the Thunder in cross-conference contest
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8, first in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (18-24, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks host the Oklahoma City Thunder in non-conference action. The Bucks are 9-10 in home games. Milwaukee is 10-12 in games decided by 10 points or more. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte hosts Cleveland on home slide
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (16-27, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts Cleveland looking to break its four-game home losing streak. The Hornets are 11-18 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte is ninth in the NBA with 12.2 offensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Detroit Pistons (31-10, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (10-35, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Detroit will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against New Orleans. The Pelicans have gone 7-18 at home. New Orleans averages 13.6 turnovers per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam, Pacers square off against the Celtics
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Indiana Pacers (10-34, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (26-16, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers take on Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference action Wednesday. The Celtics are 19-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston averages 116.7 points while outscoring opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami plays Sacramento on 4-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Miami Heat (22-21, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-31, 14th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami travels to Sacramento looking to end its four-game road slide. The Kings have gone 9-14 in home games. Sacramento gives up 120.5 points and has been outscored by 9.9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta takes on Memphis on 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (20-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-23, 11th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta looks to break its four-game losing streak with a victory over Memphis. The Grizzlies are 10-11 in home games. Memphis is 9-9 when it wins the turnover battle and ... Read More »
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