National Sports
Yalden has 29 points as Vermont knocks off Siena 83-69
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Gus Yalden had 29 points in Vermont’s 83-69 victory over Siena on Wednesday night. Yalden also had six rebounds for the Catamounts (8-5). Sean Blake scored 14 and grabbed eight rebounds. TJ Hurley had 13 points. Gavin Doty had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Saints (9-3), who had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin, McKenna lift Canada past Sweden in world juniors pre-tournament game
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
KITCHENER — Brady Martin scored twice as Canada defeated Sweden 2-1 in pre-tournament action for the world junior hockey championship Wednesday. Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in next summer’s NHL draft, provided two assists and Carter George made 19 saves for Canada. Viggo Bjorck replied for Sweden and Herman Liv stopped 24 shots at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Claerbaut scores 31 to lead Central Michigan past D-II’s Olivet 85-65
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Nathan Claerbaut had 31 points to lead Central Michigan over Division II member Olivet 85-65 on Wednesday night. Claerbaut added 12 rebounds for the Chippewas (4-7). Tamario Adley totaled 11 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Nick Mullen scored 10. Conner Schipper led the way for the Comets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Giddey, Coby White lead the way as the Bulls beat the Cavaliers 127-111
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey scored 23 points as part of his sixth triple-double this season, Coby White added 25 and the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111 on Wednesday night. Giddey had 11 rebounds and 11 assists. He also matched a career high with five 3-pointers. Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riley scores 24 to lead East Carolina over Presbyterian 74-53
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Joran Riley had 24 points in East Carolina’s 74-53 victory over Presbyterian on Wednesday night. Riley also had four steals for the Pirates (5-7). Giovanni Emejuru scored 21 points while shooting 9 of 11 from the field, adding seven rebounds and three blocks. Tybo Bailey had 12 points. The Blue Hose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skinner scores 17, South Carolina Upstate tops D-II’s Southern Wesleyan 98-63
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Isaiah Skinner had 17 points to lead South Carolina Upstate to a 98-63 victory over Division II member Southern Wesleyan on Wednesday night. Skinner also added five rebounds and six assists for the Spartans (8-6). Mason Bendinger scored 16 points and added seven rebounds. Kanye Jones went 6 of 10 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chance Westry’s 31 lead UAB past Cleveland State 101-77
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Chance Westry’s 31 points led UAB over Cleveland State 101-77 on Wednesday. Westry also had six assists for the Blazers (8-4). Daniel Rivera added 17 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line while they also had six rebounds. Evan Chatman had 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb says he plans to ‘take a break’ from his radio show
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Doug Gottlieb says he’s stepping away from his radio show to put his total focus on his coaching responsibilities. Gottlieb has been coaching while also maintaining his national sports talk radio show since Green Bay hired him in May 2024. Gottlieb said Wednesday he plans to stop doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Albany defeats Stony Brook 71-55
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Amir Lindsey’s 24 points helped University of Albany defeat Stony Brook 71-55 on Wednesday night. Lindsey added six rebounds and six assists for the Great Danes (4-9). Zach Matulu scored 14 points. The Seawolves (8-4) were led by Erik Pratt with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller scores career-high 26 points and James returns for Cincinnati; Bearcats roll Alabama State
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Baba Miller had 26 points and 14 rebounds, leading Cincinnati to an 88-51 victory over Alabama State on Wednesday night. Miller and Shon Abaev each scored 13 points in the first half and the Bearcats roared to a 50-25 lead at the break. They had a run of 10-0 and two runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desbiens, Poulin lead Victoire to 2-1 shootout win over Sceptres in Halifax
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
HALIFAX — Ann-Renée Desbiens made 35 saves and Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner to help the Montreal Victoire beat the Toronto Sceptres in the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s first-ever game in Halifax on Wednesday. Poulin buried the lone goal in a 10-round shootout, and Desbiens stopped all five Sceptres attempts as a sold-out crowd ... Read More »
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