National Sports
Toronto plays Boston on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Toronto Raptors (23-15, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Boston. The Celtics are 16-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento plays Golden State on 6-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Sacramento Kings (8-29, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (20-18, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will aim to break its six-game road losing streak when the Kings take on Golden State. The Warriors are 13-12 against conference opponents. Golden State scores 115.0 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando hosts Philadelphia after overtime win against Brooklyn
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers (20-15, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (21-17, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts the Philadelphia 76ers following the Orlando Magic’s 104-103 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Magic are 15-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando is fourth in the league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans visits Washington, looks to break road losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans (8-31, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-26, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Washington looking to end its four-game road slide. The Wizards have gone 6-12 at home. Washington has a 3-20 record against opponents over .500. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini extends point streak to 12 games as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Wednesday night. Celebrini evened the score at 3 with 1:07 remaining in regulation. He deked his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avdija has 41 points, Trail Blazers hold on to beat Rockets 103-102
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had a season-high 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight with a wild 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. It appeared Tari Eason scored on a tip-in for Houston at the buzzer and the Rockets emptied the bench in celebration, but upon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars end losing streak with 4-1 win over Capitals
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night. The Stars bounced back from a 6-3 drubbing at Carolina 24 hours earlier that included the Hurricanes chasing U.S. Olympic goaltender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moore and Murphy help the Blackhawks beat the Blues 7-3 for their 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Oliver Moore and Connor Murphy scored during Chicago’s four-goal second period, and the Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 7-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive win. Moore, Murphy, Louis Crevier and Landon Slaggert each had a goal and an assist as Chicago improved to 2-1-0 against St. Louis this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ames native Tamin Lipsey a big part of first 15-0 start for No. 3 Iowa State
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey, the senior who grew up near campus in Ames, is now part of something that had never been done by the Cyclones. They have a 15-game winning streak to start the season. “I’ve been a Cyclone all my life. Just got on the court four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors past Bucks, 120-113
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 31 points, highlighted by a step-back 3-pointer with 26 seconds left, and added seven assists and seven rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-113 on Wednesday night. De’Anthony Melton added 22 points off the bench, Jimmy Butler finished with 21 points and five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby undergoes knee surgery
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby underwent what he termed successful left knee surgery Wednesday. Crosby posted a photo of himself on X flexing his arms while lying in a hospital bed. He had a brace on his knee. “Expecting 200% recovery,” Crosby wrote. “Year 8 Will Be The Greatest Year Yet.” Crosby didn’t ... Read More »
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