National Sports
Abelman scores 20 in Northern Arizona’s 92-86 win against Eastern Washington
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Abelman’s 20 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Eastern Washington 92-86 on Thursday night. Abelman shot 6 for 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lumberjacks (8-14, 2-7 Big Sky Conference). Karl Markus Poom added 16 points while shooting 6 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snuggerud scores late power-play goal, Blues beat Panthers to end 5-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jimmy Snuggerud scored on a power play with 7.6 seconds left to give the St. Louis Blues a 5-4 victory over Florida on Thursday night, spoiling Matthew Tkachuk’s best game in his return from adductor muscle surgery. Tkachuk, who grew up in St. Louis, scored his first two goals of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nkrumah’s 22 help Tennessee State defeat Little Rock 70-63
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Aaron Nkrumah’s 22 points helped Tennessee State defeat Little Rock 70-63 on Thursday night. Nkrumah also added eight rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Tigers (14-7, 8-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Travis Harper II scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDaniel scores 23, Memphis knocks off Florida Atlantic 92-65
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dug McDaniel’s 23 points helped Memphis defeat Florida Atlantic 92-65 on Thursday night. McDaniel also contributed six assists and three steals for the Tigers (10-10, 5-3 American Athletic Conference). Sincere Parker scored 21 points while shooting 8 for 12, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 South Carolina tops Auburn 81-51 behind another strong effort from Joyce Edwards
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 20 points, Tessa Johnson added 13 and No. 3 South Carolina handled Auburn 81-51 on Thursday night. Edwards, the team’s top scorer, made 9 of 14 shots to go along with five rebounds. Johnson chipped in five assists and three rebounds for the Gamecocks (21-2, 7-1 Southeastern Conference), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American defender Alex Freeman transfers to Spain’s Villarreal from Orlando City of the MLS
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Right back Alex Freeman, a hopeful for this year’s U.S. World Cup roster, transferred Thursday to Spain’s Villarreal from Major League Soccer’s Orlando City. A 21-year-old son of former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Freeman, Alex made his U.S. national team debut in May against Turkey. Getting playing time while Sergiño Dest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern California women beat No. 8 Iowa, snapping Hawkeyes’ eight-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kara Dunn had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Southern California defeated No. 8 Iowa 81-69 on Thursday night, snapping the Hawkeyes’ eight-game winning streak and handing them their first Big Ten loss of the season. Jazzy Davidson added 21 points and eight assists, and Londynn Jones had 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonhardt scores 20 as Utah Valley takes down Tarleton State 83-55
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Trevan Leonhardt scored 20 points as Utah Valley beat Tarleton State 83-55 on Thursday. Leonhardt added five rebounds and three steals for the Wolverines (16-6, 6-3 Western Athletic Conference). Isaac Davis scored 17 points, going 7 of 7 from the field. Isaac Hawkins finished with 10 points, while adding seven rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potter scores 16 as Utah Tech secures 76-70 win over Abilene Christian
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Ethan Potter had 16 points in Utah Tech’s 76-70 victory over Abilene Christian on Thursday. Potter also contributed eight rebounds for the Trailblazers (12-11, 5-4 Western Athletic Conference). Noah Bolanga scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Jusaun Holt had 12 points and shot 3 for 8 (2 for 4 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gustavsson makes 29 saves as the Wild race to an early lead and beat the Flames 4-1
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Danila Yurov and Vinnie Hinostroza scored in the first period and the Minnesota Wild went on to beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 Thursday night. Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov scored late in the third period, and Filip Gustavsson made 29 saves for the Wild, who are 5-1-1 in their past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appalachian State wins 70-63 over Southern Miss
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Jalen Tot had 19 points in Appalachian State’s 70-63 victory over Southern Miss on Thursday. Tot shot 5 for 7 from beyond the arc and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Mountaineers (14-9, 7-4 Sun Belt Conference). Kasen Jennings scored 18 points while shooting 4 for 12 (2 ... Read More »
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