National Sports
Allen’s 21 lead Green Bay over Milwaukee 79-76
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Justin Allen had 21 points in Green Bay’s 79-76 victory over Milwaukee on Monday night. Allen shot 9 of 15 from the field and 3 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Phoenix (8-8, 3-2 Horizon League). CJ O’Hara scored 19 points and added five rebounds. LeBron Thomas shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durant’s 3-pointer in final seconds gives Rockets 100-97 win over the Suns
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 26 points and his 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds to go lifted the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. The game was tied when Durant drained the 27-footer to give the Rockets the victory over his former team. Durant joined the Rockets from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Olson leads Michigan to victory over Minnesota with 21 points
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson had 21 points and four rebounds as No. 9 Michigan rallied from an early deficit and defeated Minnesota 70-60 on Monday night. Mila Holloway and Syla Swords added 12 points apiece as Michigan (12-2, 3-1 Big Ten) bounced back from their second loss of the season. The Wolverines ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ava Heiden scores 23, No. 14 Iowa women beat Northwestern 67-58
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Ava Heiden scored 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting Monday night to help No. 14 Iowa beat Northwestern 67-58 and hand the Wildcats their ninth straight loss. Chit-Chat Wright had 12 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three steals for Iowa (13-2, 4-1 Big Ten). Hannah Stuelke had eight points on 2-of-11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Open prize money increases 16% on last year for a record total
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open prize money has increased by 16% on last year to a record total for the tournament starting Jan. 18. Organizers of the season’s first tennis major on Tuesday announced their largest prize pool ever in local currency, with the total for 2026 set at 111.5 million Australian dollars (US$75 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings pounce on Senators early, hold on for 5-3 win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid. Coming off back-to-back losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Red Wings (25-15-4) were determined to take care of things against their divisional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA-leading Thunder humbled in 124-97 home loss to struggling Hornets
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 28 points and the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night. Kon Knueppel added 23 points for the Hornets, who had lost three of four before handing Oklahoma City its worst loss of the season. It was a season-low point total for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray-Boyles scores 17, Raptors beat Hawks 118-100 to complete 2-game sweep of Atlanta
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles scored 17 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-100 on Monday night. Murray-Boyles added seven rebounds and seven assists for Toronto (22-15) in place of injured starter Jakob Poeltl (back strain). Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed before that game that Poeltl had been cleared for contact. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brankovic’s 29 help UT Rio Grande Valley take down Incarnate Word 80-67
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Filip Brankovic had 29 points in UT Rio Grande Valley’s 80-67 victory over Incarnate Word on Monday night. Brankovic also had nine rebounds for the Vaqueros (6-9, 2-4 Southland Conference). Koree Cotton scored 23 points and added five rebounds and three blocks. Julien Gomez went 4 of 6 from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return, pending NCAA ruling on eligibility
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to return to school next season if the NCAA approves his request for an additional year of eligibility. Chambliss announced his decision on social media Monday, three days before the Rebels play Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. “This season has meant so much to me, especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joseph scores 32 as Prairie View A&M takes down Southern 89-85
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tai’Reon Joseph’s 32 points led Prairie View A&M over Southern 89-85 on Monday night. Joseph also had five rebounds for the Panthers (6-9, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dontae Horne scored 21 points while shooting 8 for 14 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw ... Read More »
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