National Sports
Batherson steps up for Chabot in win over Washington, and teammates take note
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
OTTAWA — When Drake Batherson drops the gloves, his teammates take notice. In just his third career fight, Batherson surprised a sellout crowd at Canadian Tire Centre Thursday afternoon when he sought retaliation for an ugly hit on teammate Thomas Chabot. Midway through the first period of the Senators’ 4-3 win Thursday against the Washington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wright State defeats Milwaukee 76-70
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Michael Imariagbe had 17 points in Wright State’s 76-70 victory against Milwaukee on Thursday. Imariagbe shot 4 of 10 from the field and 9 for 10 from the line for the Raiders (8-7, 3-1 Horizon League). TJ Burch scored 15 points, going 6 of 15 and 3 of 3 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Oday’s 18 lead Northern Kentucky over IU Indianapolis 81-72
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Donovan Oday’s 18 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat IU Indianapolis 81-72 on Thursday. Oday shot 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Norse (11-5, 3-2 Horizon League). Dan Gherezgher scored 17 points, going 6 of 8 (5 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League season. Liverpool couldn’t manage a goal against a promoted team, either, laboring to a 0-0 draw against Leeds at Anfield. The stalemates highlighted the strength in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ty Robinson’s 27 lead Central Arkansas over FGCU 85-83
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Ty Robinson’s 27 points helped Central Arkansas defeat FGCU 85-83 on Thursday. Robinson had seven rebounds for the Bears (6-8, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Camren Hunter scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Javion Guy-King shot 5 for 10 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lipscomb defeats Jacksonville 76-57
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Grant Asman scored 11 points as Lipscomb beat Jacksonville 76-57 on Thursday. Asman had five rebounds and three steals for the Bisons (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Titas Sargiunas added 10 points while going 4 of 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Chris Arias led the Dolphins (5-9, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues prospect Dean cleared to return by NHL, NHLPA player assistance program
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
ST LOUIS — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has been cleared to return to the team after spending time in the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s Player Assistance Program, the club announced Thursday. The Blues said Dean will report to the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday. Dean was admitted into the player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Allen scores 21 as Green Bay downs Purdue Fort Wayne 72-54
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Justin Allen had 21 points in Green Bay’s 72-54 win against Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday. Allen also added six rebounds for the Phoenix (7-8, 2-2 Horizon League). Caden Wilkins added 17 points while shooting 5 for 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Southern defeats Coastal Carolina 82-81 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Spudd Webb’s 22 points helped Georgia Southern defeat Coastal Carolina 82-81 in overtime on Thursday. Webb also added six rebounds for the Eagles (11-5, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference). Tyren Moore scored 21 points and added nine rebounds and four steals. Alden Applewhite shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talaysia Cooper scores 17 for No. 23 Lady Vols in 76-65 win over Florida
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Talaysia Cooper scored 17 points and Zee Spearman added 16 points and 10 rebounds for No. 23 Tennessee in a 76-65 win over Florida on Thursday. Tennessee was leading 65-60 with 4:34 left to play in the game when a foul on Florida’s Me’Arah O’Neal was upgraded to a Flagrant 1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Georgia-Ole Miss rematch provides ample intrigue to their CFP quarterfinal clash at the Sugar Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Having proved they could win as a favorite without ex-coach Lane Kiffin in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the No. 6 Mississippi Rebels face a tougher test against No. 3 Georgia in a quarterfinal matchup at the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night. Georgia (12-1, CFP No. 3 seed) ... Read More »
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