What to know about skeleton at the Winter Olympics: Hurtling head first down an icy chute on a sled
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl themselves, head first, down an ice-coated mountainside chute on a thin sled with no safety equipment other than a helmet. Daly laughed. “If I knew that, I probably wouldn’t be out here,” he said. Skeleton will be the sport for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International, prepares for Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka, and a showdown she also regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open. In her first match since playing Nick Kyrgios in Dubai last month, top-ranked Sabalenka overwhelmed No. 50 Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 on Tuesday to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From unknown to memorable: Kobe Sanders’ breakout game against the Warriors
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Sanders found out just before gametime that he’d starting for the Los Angeles Clippers against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. With James Harden a late scratch because of shoulder stiffness, it would be up to Sanders and fellow guard Kris Dunn to contain Curry. It wasn’t his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control after 3 days of the final Ashes test
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Travis Head’s third century of the series and Steve Smith’s first guided Australia to a 134-run first-innings lead over England by stumps on the third day of the fifth and final Ashes test. Head resumed Tuesday at 91 and was out for 163 from 166 balls, a masterful innings to follow his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland takes on Houston, looks for 4th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Houston Rockets (22-11, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-20, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Trail Blazers take on Houston. The Trail Blazers are 14-13 in Western Conference games. Portland is second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee puts road win streak on the line against Golden State
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks (16-20, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (19-18, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hits the road against Golden State trying to prolong its three-game road winning streak. The Warriors are 11-5 in home games. Golden State ranks seventh in the NBA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Utah Jazz (12-23, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (30-7, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah will aim to break its three-game road slide when the Jazz visit Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 6-2 against division opponents. Oklahoma City is the NBA leader giving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York takes on Los Angeles, seeks to stop 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers (13-22, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York looks to break its four-game slide when the Knicks play Los Angeles. The Knicks are 15-4 on their home court. New York is sixth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston plays Denver, seeks 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Denver Nuggets (24-12, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-12, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston heads into a matchup with Denver as winners of four consecutive games. The Celtics are 11-5 in home games. Boston has a 10-7 record against opponents over .500. The Nuggets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit hosts conference foe Chicago
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Chicago Bulls (17-19, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (27-9, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Detroit and Chicago face off on Wednesday. The Pistons have gone 19-6 against Eastern Conference teams. Detroit averages 118.8 points while outscoring opponents by 6.7 points per game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors coach Steve Kerr ejected after heated exchange over no-call in 4th quarter vs Clippers
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. A furious Kerr was given back-to-back technical fouls after he appeared to become upset about John Collins of the Clippers not being called for goaltending. The 60-year-old coach was yelling as ... Read More »
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