Memphis and Washington meet in non-conference showdown
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Washington Wizards (4-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (13-14, eighth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Wizards visit the Memphis Grizzlies in cross-conference action. The Grizzlies have gone 6-7 at home. Memphis is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Wizards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Antonio visits Atlanta following Johnson’s 43-point game
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
San Antonio Spurs (19-7, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (15-13, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta faces the San Antonio Spurs after Jalen Johnson scored 43 points in the Atlanta Hawks’ 133-126 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks are 5-6 in home games. Atlanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah faces Orlando in non-conference action
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Orlando Magic (15-12, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-16, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads to Utah for a non-conference matchup. The Jazz are 7-8 on their home court. Utah ranks fifth in the Western Conference with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, adds more controversy after career game
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks. In between, he had a career-best performance. Nacua apologized Thursday for performing a gesture that plays upon antisemitic tropes on an internet livestream, then stayed in the spotlight Tuesday night as he caught 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of North Carolina plane crash that killed 7
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal investigators on Friday will begin sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. The Cessna C550 erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground Thursday. It had departed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — LeBron James was in awe of “Luka magic” after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. “That’s Luka. Luka magic! It’s no surprise. He’s just so damn good, it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers outlast Kings 134-133 in overtime on Avdija’s late free throws
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija made two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in overtime for the last of his 35 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Sacramento Kings 134-133 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set. The teams will meet again Saturday night in Sacramento. DeMar DeRozan hit a jumper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wyatt Johnston scores 2, Roope Hintz has goal and assist as Stars beat Sharks 5-3
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5–3 on Thursday night. Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, and Justin Hryckowian and Jamie Benn also scored for Dallas. Esa Lindell and Mikko Rantanen each had two assists, and Jake Oettinger stopped 30 shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Runs aplenty: New Zealand declares at 575 and West Indies 110-0 after Day 2 of the 3rd test
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Devon Conway scored his second test double century more than four years after his first to speed New Zealand to a declaration at 575-8 Friday on the second day of the third test against the West Indies. Undeterred by the New Zealand total and the need to bat in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Idaho State earns 80-64 victory against Montana-Western
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Connor Hollenbeck had 18 points in Idaho State’s 80-64 victory over Montana-Western on Thursday night. Hollenbeck added six rebounds for the Bengals (7-5). Caleb Van De Griend added 17 points and six rebounds. Jamison Guerra had 14 points. Emanuel Steward led the way for the Bulldogs with 18 points. Montana-Western also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rucker surpasses 4,000 yards receiving as Arkansas State defeats Missouri State 34-28 in Xbox Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Corey Rucker racked up 166 yards receiving and a score, Jaylen Raynor threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, and Arkansas State took down Missouri State 34-28 in the inaugural Xbox Bowl on Thursday night. Rucker ends his collegiate career with 4,111 yards, ranked 21st in FBS. He is Arkansas State’s ... Read More »
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