National Sports
All eyes on Stolz: What to know about speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Long track speedskating — sometimes referred to simply as “long track” or just “speedskating” — was a part of the original Winter Olympics back in 1924, when only men participated, and is quite different from short track. Here’s what to know about the competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics: How it works In most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about figure skating, a cornerstone of the Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Figure skating has long been a cornerstone of the Olympics, pre-dating the inaugural Winter Games in 1924 with appearances at the Summer Games in 1908 and 1920. The program has changed over the years, and now includes men’s and women’s competitions, the pairs event and ice dance, along with a team competition that combines all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elina Svitolina stays on track with another win in Auckland
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Top-seeded Elina Svitolina again relied on her “fighting spirit” Thursday, beating wild-card entry Katie Boulter 7-5, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the WTA tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. Both players struggled on serve in windy conditions on center court. There were nine service breaks in the match, which the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grand Canyon knocks off Boise State 75-58
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Jaden Henley scored 22 points as Grand Canyon beat Boise State 75-58 on Wednesday night. Henley also contributed six rebounds for the Antelopes (9-5, 2-1 Mountain West Conference). Makaih Williams added 16 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s players and management face performance review after lopsided Ashes loss in Australia
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — England’s players and management are undergoing a performance review following the 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia, with England Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould vowing to “implement the necessary changes over coming months.” Gould issued a statement after England’s five-wicket loss in the fifth test Thursday, highlighting disappointment in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s players and managaement face performance review after lopsided Ashes loss in Australia
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
England’s players and management are undergoing a performance review following the 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia, with England Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould vowing to “implement the necessary changes over coming months.” Gould issued a statement after England’s five-wicket loss in the fifth test Thursday, highlighting disappointment in the campaign after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland takes on Houston following Avdija’s 41-point game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Houston Rockets (22-12, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-20, ninth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland takes on the Houston Rockets after Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Trail Blazers have gone 15-13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte faces Indiana on 3-game home skid
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Indiana Pacers (6-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (13-24, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to break its three-game home skid with a victory over Indiana. The Hornets are 11-17 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz take on the Mavericks on 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Dallas Mavericks (14-23, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (12-23, 13th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to end its four-game slide when the Jazz play Dallas. The Jazz are 7-18 in Western Conference games. Utah gives up 127.1 points and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooklyn plays Los Angeles in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers (13-23, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (11-23, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Brooklyn Nets in a non-conference matchup. The Nets have gone 5-14 in home games. Brooklyn gives up 114.0 points and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix plays New York, seeks 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
New York Knicks (24-13, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (22-15, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Suns play New York. The Suns have gone 12-5 in home games. Phoenix has a 4-5 record ... Read More »
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