National Sports
Olivia Olson scores 21 points in No. 8 Michigan’s 85-69 win over No. 25 Illinois
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson scored 21 points, including 15 in the first half, and Te’Yala Delfosse added 15 to lead No. 8 Michigan to a 85-69 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday night. Mila Holloway added 13 points and Syla Swords had 11 for the Wolverines (15-2, 6-1 Big Ten). Michigan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah Strong leads top-ranked UConn to 34th straight win, 99-50 over Villanova
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong had 24 points, nine rebounds and five blocks, and top-ranked UConn extended its winning streak to 34 games with a 99-50 blowout of Villanova on Thursday night. Azzi Fudd had 14 points, KK Arnold tied her season high with 13 points to go seven assists and four steals, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for 5th season of women’s basketball
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Athletes Unlimited announced a final roster Thursday featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women’s basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville. The roster includes Tina Charles, the WNBA’s career leader in rebounds and field goals, who played overseas the past decade during the league’s offseason. WNBA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodd scores 23 as Appalachian State knocks off James Madison 80-65
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Alonzo Dodd and Kasen Jennings each had 23 points in Appalachian State’s 80-65 victory over James Madison on Thursday. Dodd added 10 rebounds for the Mountaineers (11-8, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference). Jennings shot 9 for 17, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc. Michael Marcus Jr. had 12 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey has 23 as Albany defeats Binghamton 69-53
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Amir Lindsey scored 23 points as Albany beat Binghamton 69-53 on Thursday. Lindsey added seven assists for the Great Danes (6-12, 2-1 America East Conference). Zach Matulu added 14 points while he also had nine rebounds. Tarique Foster went 4 of 7 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mboko advances to Adelaide International women’s tennis final
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
ADELAIDE — Canada’s Victoria Mboko is onto the Adelaide International women’s tennis final. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated Australia’s Kimberley Birrell 6-2, 6-1 in the semifinals on Thursday to advance. Mboko fired eight aces and had three double faults in the tune-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. She also broke on five of her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama returns after early injury in Spurs vs. Bucks game
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama returned to the court after limping off with a right leg injury in the opening minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Wembanyama returned to the bench at the close of the first quarter and was on the court to start the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NJIT wins 73-64 against UMass-Lowell
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Ari Fulton scored 24 points as NJIT beat UMass-Lowell 73-64 on Thursday night. Fulton shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Highlanders (8-11, 3-1 America East Conference). Sebastian Robinson scored 20 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shortstop Luis Hernandez, out of Venezuela, gets $5 million deal with Giants
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the top-rated prospect in this year’s international amateur draft, agreed with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday on the first day of the 2026 international signing period after leaving the turmoil in his home nation for the Dominican Republic. Hernandez, who turned 17 last month, will get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mercer defeats VMI 77-67
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Brady Shoulders scored 20 points as Mercer beat VMI 77-67 on Thursday. Shoulders also contributed six rebounds for the Bears (11-7, 3-2 Southern Conference). Armani Mighty added 25 boards and scored 18 points on 8 of 10 shooting from the field and a perfect 2 of 2 from the free throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harper’s 17 help Liberty knock off New Mexico State 73-71
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — JJ Harper and Brett Decker Jr. each scored 17 points as Liberty beat New Mexico State 73-71 on Thursday night. Harper added three steals for the Flames (14-3, 6-0 Conference USA). Decker shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Josh Smith had 14 points and shot ... Read More »
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