National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs aware of domestic violence allegations that appear to be directed toward Rashee Rice
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs said in a statement Wednesday night that they were aware of domestic violence allegations made in a series of social media posts by a former girlfriend of wide receiver Rashee Rice and had been in communication with the NFL. The Chiefs did not mention Rice by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson and Wembanyama fuel Spurs to win over Lakers 107-91, despite Doncic’s 38 points
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-91 on Wednesday night. San Antonio moved into second place in the Western Conference despite shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammoth beat Senators 3-1 hours after NHL awards Utah 2027 Winter Classic
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawson Crouse and John Marino scored in a 3:21 span in the first period, Karel Vejmelka made 33 saves and the Utah Mammoth beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night to cap a big day for the franchise. The Mammoth won hours after the NHL announced the team will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Vanderbilt remains undefeated with 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Tanner scored a career-high 29 points and No. 11 Vanderbilt remained undefeated by beating 13th-ranked Alabama 96-90 on Wednesday night. The Commodores (15-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) extended their best start since winning 16 straight games to open the 2007-08 season. This is only the second time in the program’s 124-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friedrichsen’s 27 lead Davidson past Loyola Chicago 79-64
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Parker Friedrichsen’s 27 points helped Davidson defeat Loyola Chicago 79-64 on Wednesday night. Friedrichsen had three steals for the Wildcats (10-5, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Roberts Blums scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds. Nick Coval shot 4 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson-Arigu scores 25 as St. Thomas beats South Dakota 99-86
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Isaiah Johnson-Arigu scored 25 points, Nolan Minessale added 22 points, 12 assists and six steals, and St. Thomas defeat South Dakota 99-86 on Wednesday night to extend its win streak to seven consecutive games. Johnson-Arigu shot 10 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and Minessale made 9 of 15 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets rally to beat Celtics 114-110
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Jamal Murray had 22 points and 17 assists and Peyton Watson scored 30 for the Denver Nuggets, who went on a 14-0 run to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and pull away to beat the Boston Celtics 114-110 on Wednesday night. In a game missing its two biggest stars — Denver’s three-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith’s 18 lead Bradley past Drake 93-66
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — AJ Smith and Alex Huibregtse scored 18 points apiece in Bradley’s 93-66 victory against Drake on Wednesday night. Smith added six rebounds, and Huibregtse shot 6 of 10 (6 for 7 from 3-point range). Jaquan Johnson shot 5 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from ... Read More »
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