National Sports
Yarden Garzon’s perfect 3-point shooting leads No. 8 Maryland to 88-41 rout of Rutgers
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Yarden Garzon hit all six of her 3-point shots and scored 18 points as No. 8 Maryland raced to an early lead and routed Rutgers 88-41 on Thursday night. Addi Mack added 15 points for the Terrapins (16-1, 4-1 Big Ten), who scored the first nine points of the game, hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The start of the Heat-Bulls game at the United Center delayed by court conditions
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The start of the game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Thursday night was delayed by what officials termed “court conditions.” About 40 minutes after the expected 7:05 p.m. tipoff time, an announcement was made that the expected start time would be after 8 p.m. local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Varsho, Clement and Heineman agree to one-year deals with Jays to avoid arbitration
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
TORONTO — Outfielder Daulton Varsho, infielder Ernie Clement and backup catcher Tyler Heineman agreed to one-year contracts with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration. Varsho’s deal was worth US$10.75 million, Clement came to terms at $4.6 million and Heineman agreed to $1.2375 million. Pitcher Eric Lauer, the only other Blue Jays player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montas’ 27 help UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 77-63
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Angel Montas scored 27 points as UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 77-63 on Thursday night. Montas had six rebounds for the River Hawks (7-10, 2-0 America East Conference). Austin Green scored 14 points while shooting 2 of 7 from the field and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champs Chock and Bates dazzle with emotional performance at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Madison Chock and Evan Bates have tried not to think about their last U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The three-time reigning dance champions have accomplished just about everything in their sport, whether that be a record-tying six straight national titles or victories at the past three Grand Prix Finals. Just about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UMBC earns 69-62 win over Maine
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jah’likai King had 15 points in UMBC’s 69-62 win over Maine on Thursday night. King had six rebounds for the Retrievers (8-6, 1-0 America East Conference). Anthony Valentine shot 4 of 11 from the field and 6 for 8 from the free-throw line to add 14 points. Caden Diggs finished 6 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arthur Smith focused on Steelers with Titans wanting to interview him for head coach
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that the Tennessee Titans have reached out to interview him for their head coach opening. “That’s not something I’m going to focus on because the only thing that matters is my current job,” Smith said. “It’s like trying to tell people all the time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fairleigh Dickinson defeats Chicago State 70-63
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Joey Niesman scored 18 points, Taeshaud Jackson added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Fairleigh Dickinson beat Chicago State 70-63 on Thursday night. Niesman shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line and Jackson made 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holloway scores 18, leads No. 9 Michigan past Penn State 105-65
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Mila Holloway scored 18 points, Te’Yala Delfosse added 17 points, and No. 9 Michigan pulled away from Penn State for a 105-65 win on Thursday night. McKenzie Mathurin had 15, Olivia Olson had 13 and Brooke Quarles Daniels had 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Wolverines (13-2, 4-1 Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver Broncos are sitting pretty as AFC’s top seed thanks to a season’s worth of ugly wins
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are pretty good at winning ugly. They tied a franchise record with 14 victories but didn’t exactly roll over their opponents. Eleven of their victories required comebacks and the same number were by one score. “It doesn’t have to be aesthetically pleasing to be effective,” coach Sean Payton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brock Purdy leads 49ers back to Philadelphia for wild-card matchup 3 years after elbow injury
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Brock Purdy walked off the field following his first playoff trip to Philadelphia, his future was in question. Purdy had gone from the last pick of the 2022 draft to an improbable starting quarterback in the NFC title game for the San Francisco 49ers in a span of nine ... Read More »
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