National Sports
Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start with fans throwing bottles
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. The Times of India reported that many ticket-holders said that they failed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn sits 2nd in a World Cup downhill a day after becoming oldest winner at age 41
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn nearly did it again. The 41-year-old American stood second in a World Cup downhill on Saturday, a day after becoming the oldest winner in the circuit’s history. After winning the season’s opening downhill by nearly a full second on Friday, Vonn was beaten by only one racer this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Christian plays SE Louisiana in conference matchup
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
SE Louisiana Lions (3-6, 0-1 Southland) at Houston Christian Huskies (5-4, 1-0 Southland) Houston; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston Christian faces SE Louisiana in a matchup of Southland teams. The Huskies are 3-0 on their home court. Houston Christian is 1-2 against opponents with a winning record. The Lions have gone 0-1 against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska after Wagler’s 23-point game
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska after Keaton Wagler scored 23 points in Illinois’ 88-80 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Fighting Illini have gone 6-0 at home. Illinois averages 88.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisiana visits Cooper and Louisiana Tech
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (1-9) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-3) Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech faces Louisiana after Kaden Cooper scored 20 points in Louisiana Tech’s 89-37 victory over the Ecclesia Royals. The Bulldogs are 5-0 on their home court. Louisiana Tech averages 11.4 turnovers per game and is 2-1 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monmouth visits Fairfield following Sparks’ 21-point game
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Monmouth Hawks (5-5) at Fairfield Stags (5-5, 0-2 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fairfield hosts Monmouth after Braden Sparks scored 21 points in Fairfield’s 74-63 loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Stags have gone 3-1 in home games. Fairfield has a 2-3 record in games decided by at least 10 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte visits Charleston (SC) on 3-game road skid
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Charlotte 49ers (4-6) at Charleston (SC) Cougars (4-6) Charleston, South Carolina; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will aim to break its three-game road slide when the 49ers visit Charleston (SC). The Cougars are 2-2 on their home court. Charleston (SC) has a 2-6 record against opponents over .500. The 49ers are 0-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Providence plays Butler on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Providence Friars (7-4) at Butler Bulldogs (7-2) Indianapolis; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Butler. The Bulldogs have gone 5-1 at home. Butler ranks second in the Big East with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Michael Ajayi averaging 3.1. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State takes on West Virginia
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten) Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State takes on West Virginia at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Buckeyes have a 6-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Ohio State ranks ninth in the Big Ten with 16.4 assists per game led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Alabama faces North Texas, looks for 6th straight home win
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
North Texas Mean Green (7-3) at South Alabama Jaguars (8-2) Mobile, Alabama; Sunday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama hosts North Texas aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. The Jaguars have gone 2-0 at home. South Alabama is third in the Sun Belt in team defense, allowing 68.9 points while holding opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson leads UC Riverside against No. 10 BYU after 28-point game
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
UC Riverside Highlanders (5-5, 1-1 Big West) at BYU Cougars (8-1) Provo, Utah; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Riverside takes on No. 10 BYU after Andrew Henderson scored 28 points in UC Riverside’s 88-84 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs. The Cougars are 2-0 on their home court. BYU has a 1-1 record ... Read More »
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