National Sports
Glitter, grit and the 50-km grind: What to know about cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Cross-country skiing, the rugged grandfather of snow competition, will give its brightest stars a defining stage at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Sporting greats such as Jessie Diggins of the United States and Italy’s own Federico Pellegrino arrive at the Feb. 6–22 Games still in form but nearing the end of their careers. A cornerstone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about Nordic combined and its Olympic future
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Nordic combined, the only Olympic sport that bars women from competition, dates to the original Winter Games but may not survive beyond the Milan Cortina competition. The sport that fuses ski jumping with cross-country skiing is in jeopardy because it doesn’t have a big following and a small number of countries dominate the podium. If ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about biathlon at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. The sport, which originated from military training exercises in Scandinavia, is a real crowd-pleaser filled with tension and drama. Here’s what to know about biathlon at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. How it works Some liken biathlon to running up 20 flights of stairs and then trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vide, Loyola Marymount beat San Francisco 84-82 in 2OT
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jan Vide scored 23 points and Jalen Shelley hit the game-winning layup with five seconds left in double as Loyola Marymount beat San Francisco 84-82 on Thursday. Vide added seven rebounds and seven assists for the Lions (11-7, 2-3 West Coast Conference) while shooting 8 of 18 and 6 of 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Gonzaga beats Santa Clara 89-77 behind 34 points and 11 rebounds from Graham Ike
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 34 points and 11 rebounds to power No. 8 Gonzaga to an 89-77 victory over Santa Clara on Thursday night. Ike made 13 of 17 field goal attempts and went 7 for 8 on free throws as the Bulldogs (17-1, 5-0 West Coast Conference) shook off a sluggish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota plays Cleveland on 4-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves (25-13, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (21-18, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Cleveland. The Cavaliers are 13-9 in home games. Cleveland has a 0-3 record in one-possession games. The Timberwolves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George and the Jazz take on Bridges and the Hornets
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (13-25, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (13-24, 13th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah and Charlotte face off in non-conference action. The Jazz have gone 9-11 at home. Utah is 4-15 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Hornets have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana faces Miami, aims to stop home slide
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Miami Heat (20-17, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (7-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana aims to end its seven-game home losing streak with a win against Miami. The Pacers are 5-19 against conference opponents. Indiana is 3-18 in games decided by 10 points or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes on Dallas, seeks to end 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Dallas Mavericks (14-24, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (17-20, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago heads into the matchup against Dallas as losers of three in a row. The Bulls have gone 10-9 at home. Chicago is 6-4 when it wins the turnover battle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avs defenseman Josh Manson has fight, 2 goals and 2 assists with dad watching
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Josh Manson treated his father to quite a show and joined him in the exclusive Gordie Howe hat trick club. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman had two goals, two assists and a fight in an 8-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night with his father in attendance. His dad, longtime NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hronsky scores winner, splits 54 points with Foxwell as Portland defeats Pacific 90-89 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Matus Hronsky hit the game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds left in overtime and split 54 points with Joel Foxwell in Portland’s 90-89 win over Pacific on Thursday. Hronsky also had five rebounds for the Pilots (8-10, 1-4 West Coast Conference) and went 9 of 16 and 6 of 9 from 3-point ... Read More »
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