January 21st, 2026

National Sports

Pitino earns 899th win as St. John’s storms back from 15 down in 2nd half to beat Seton Hall 65-60

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Dillon Mitchell had 17 points and 11 rebounds as St. John’s rallied from 15 down in the second half to beat Seton Hall 65-60 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, giving Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino his 899th career win. Pitino can reach 900 on Saturday at Xavier with ... Read More »

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Stirtz scores 20 points and Iowa puts down Scarlet Knights in 68-62 win

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points, reserve Tate Sage added 17 and Iowa held off Rutgers 68-62 on Tuesday night for the Hawkeyes’ second straight win. Tavion Banks had 12 points for Iowa (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten), which shot 47% (24 of 51) from the field. Darren Buchanan Jr. scored 17 ... Read More »

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Sengun just misses triple-double and powers Rockets’ comeback win over Spurs

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Kevin Durant added 18 points to help the Rockets to their ... Read More »

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Meadow scores 21 as Boise State knocks off Wyoming 81-65

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Andrew Meadow’s 21 points helped Boise State defeat Wyoming 81-65 on Tuesday. Meadow shot 8 for 10, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Broncos (11-8, 3-5 Mountain West Conference). Drew Fielder had 15 points and nine rebounds while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 3 ... Read More »

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Scheifele, Comrie lift Jets to 3-1 victory over Blues

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Josh Morrissey, who also had two helpers, scored the other Winnipeg marker as the hosts produced three goals on just 16 shots. Jordan Kyrou replied for St. Louis. ... Read More »

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Stars end Bruins’ 6-game winning streak with a dominant 6-2 victory

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins’ six-game winning streak, 6-2 on Tuesday night. Wyatt Johnston, Mavrik Bourque and Esa Lindell also scored for the Stars, who had just three goals in their ... Read More »

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Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark quest takes step forward with possible Hillsborough College site

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays’ quest for a new ballpark took a step forward when the Hillsborough College board of trustees voted Tuesday to unanimously approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the team for a redevelopment of the school’s Dale Mabry campus that would include a baseball stadium. “We are encouraged ... Read More »

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White scores 27 and Bulls match a franchise record with 25 3-pointers in 138-110 win over Clippers

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White scored 27 points and hit six of Chicago’s franchise record-tying 25 3-pointers, and the hot-shooting Bulls beat the surging Los Angeles Clippers 138-110 on Tuesday night. White had the touch again after hitting a season-high seven 3s in Sunday’s blowout win over Brooklyn, and the Bulls made 25 of 47 ... Read More »

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Raiders interview multiple offense-minded coaches as search heats up

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have been active in recent days adding to their growing list of coaching candidates, interviewing former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak. The Raiders met with McDaniel on Monday in South Florida, though ESPN ... Read More »

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Bo Bichette and New York Mets finalize $126 million, 3-year contract

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette and the New York Mets finalized their $126 million, three-year contract on Tuesday night. A two-time All-Star shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bichette will move to third base with the Mets, who have Francisco Lindor at shortstop. Bichette has never played a professional game at the hot corner. ... Read More »

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Crawford puts up 16 in UIC’s 76-49 victory against Evansville

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Elijah Crawford had 16 points in UIC’s 76-49 win over Evansville on Tuesday night. Crawford added seven assists for the Flames (10-10, 5-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Rashund Washington Jr. scored 10 points and added 10 rebounds. Ahmad Henderson II shot 5 for 10, including 0 for 3 from beyond the arc to ... Read More »

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