National Sports
Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Milan’s Catholic leaders faced a choice when the city was selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympics. They could passively wait for the event to unfold or immediately bring the Olympic spirit into their pastoral work. They chose the latter. “We believe that the Olympics represent a great educational opportunity in the meanings they will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pereira, Michaud pull off upset to win Canadian pairs title: ‘Oh my God! We won!’
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
GATINEAU — Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud were standing in the mixed zone, fielding questions, when a television screen just steps away flashed scores that changed everything. The Canadian pair, long accustomed to finishing as runners-up behind 2024 world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, realized in real time that they’d just won their first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings spoil a special night for McDavid, Draisaitl with 4-3 win in shootout
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
EDMONTON — It didn’t have the storybook ending that they hoped for, but it was still a significant night in a couple of ways for the Edmonton Oilers despite a 4-3 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Connor McDavid in particular continued his impressive assault, scoring the game-tying goal on the power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs reaping rewards of impact players returning from injury
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying the benefits of increasingly good health lately. William Nylander returned from a six-game absence with a goal and two assists as the Leafs handily defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 on Saturday. Defenceman Jake McCabe also came back from injury, with fellow blue liner Brandon Carlo having an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot Red Wings focused on building for stretch run in tight Eastern Conference
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin didn’t want to put too much emphasis on a regular-season win coming in the month of January. Nevertheless, Larkin admits his team’s 4-0 win over the Canadiens on Saturday at Bell Centre, which allowed his team to overtake Montreal atop the Atlantic Division standings, may prove particularly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green says struggling Senators need to dial up another level of desperation
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — With his team mired in a four-game losing streak, Travis Green was disappointed to not see more urgency or desperation. The Ottawa Senators coach was remarkably up front about his team’s shortcomings following a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Green is usually not one to offer more than he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruedinger leads Green Bay against Northern Kentucky after 24-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Northern Kentucky Norse (13-5, 5-2 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (9-8, 4-2 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay hosts Northern Kentucky after Preston Ruedinger scored 24 points in Green Bay’s 75-59 victory over the IU Indianapolis Jaguars. The Phoenix have gone 5-1 in home games. Green Bay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz and No. 19 Iowa host No. 16 Illinois
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Iowa hosts No. 16 Illinois after Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points in Iowa’s 70-67 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Hawkeyes have gone 9-0 in home games. Iowa is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IU Indianapolis visits Milwaukee on 7-game road skid
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
IU Indianapolis Jaguars (4-14, 0-7 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (7-10, 3-3 Horizon League) Milwaukee; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: IU Indianapolis will look to end its seven-game road skid when the Jaguars face Milwaukee. The Panthers have gone 5-2 at home. Milwaukee ranks third in the Horizon League in rebounding with 34.1 rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East leads Lamar against Houston Christian after 23-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
Houston Christian Huskies (5-11, 1-6 Southland) at Lamar Cardinals (8-8, 3-4 Southland) Beaumont, Texas; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lamar hosts Houston Christian after Braden East scored 23 points in Lamar’s 63-51 victory against the Incarnate Word Cardinals. The Cardinals are 4-3 on their home court. Lamar is 4-3 against opponents over .500. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gray leads Wichita State against North Texas after 25-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026
North Texas Mean Green (10-6, 1-2 AAC) at Wichita State Shockers (9-7, 1-2 AAC) Wichita, Kansas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State faces North Texas after Michael Gray Jr. scored 25 points in Wichita State’s 66-64 loss to the Rice Owls. The Shockers are 7-2 in home games. Wichita State is fifth in ... Read More »
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