December 2nd, 2025

National Sports

Sacramento takes on Houston, seeks to break 3-game slide

By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025

Sacramento Kings (5-16, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (13-5, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a victory over Houston. The Rockets have gone 6-4 against Western Conference teams. Houston leads the Western Conference in rebounding, averaging ... Read More »

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Flagg, Mavericks to host Jaquez and the Heat

By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025

Miami Heat (14-7, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (7-15, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat visit the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks have gone 4-9 in home games. Dallas is fourth in the league with 34.5 defensive rebounds per game ... Read More »

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Bulls take on the Nets on 4-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025

Brooklyn Nets (4-16, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (9-11, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago looks to stop its four-game slide when the Bulls take on Brooklyn. The Bulls are 6-8 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago has a 5-6 record against opponents over .500. The ... Read More »

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Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Indiana

By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025

Denver Nuggets (14-6, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (4-17, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits Indiana trying to continue its seven-game road winning streak. The Pacers have gone 4-7 at home. Indiana averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 3-6 when it wins the ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host conference foe Detroit

By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025

Detroit Pistons (17-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (9-13, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The Bucks are 2-3 against opponents in the Central Division. Milwaukee has a 6-6 record ... Read More »

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Washington visits Philadelphia after Maxey’s 44-point game

By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025

Washington Wizards (3-16, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (10-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia faces the Washington Wizards after Tyrese Maxey scored 44 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 142-134 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers are 9-9 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia ... Read More »

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Kane Williamson returns to test action with a half century for New Zealand against West Indies

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — For Kane Williamson it was business as usual. After 12 months away from test cricket as a privateer in professional leagues around the world, Williamson ground out his 38th half century for New Zealand on Tuesday on the first day of the first test against West Indies. It wasn’t classic ... Read More »

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Another hard hit to Jaxson Dart underscores tough return for Giants rookie quarterback

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The return of Jaxson Dart to the New York Giants lineup didn’t provide much of a spark, though the rookie quarterback came close to learning a valuable lesson the hard way. In the first quarter of Monday night’s 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots, Dart scrambled out of the pocket ... Read More »

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Nuggets’ Murray sprains right ankle in 131-121 loss to Mavericks

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are concerned about Jamal Murray after the point guard sprained his right ankle during Monday night’s 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Murray, of Kitchener, Ont., got hurt early in the third quarter. After walking gingerly to the locker room, he returned and closed out the period. But he ... Read More »

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Big nights for Toffoli, Smith and Celebrini send Sharks to 6-3 win over Mammoth

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli had two goals and two assists as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-3 on Monday night. Will Smith also scored twice for San Jose, giving him 12 goals this season. He added an assist. Pavol Regenda scored in his Sharks debut, and Adam Gaudette had ... Read More »

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Suns snap Lakers’ 7-game winning streak with 125-108 victory despite Booker’s early exit

By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 33 points, Collin Gillespie added 16 of his career-high 28 in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns emphatically snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak with a 125-108 victory Monday night. Devin Booker scored 11 points before leaving with two minutes left in the first quarter ... Read More »

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