National Sports
Matthews thrilled with Sundin’s special appearance to recognize goals record
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — The fact that Mats Sundin flew from Sweden to Toronto to help honour Auston Matthews’ accomplishment of becoming the Maple Leafs franchise leader in goals scored tugged on the current captain’s heartstrings. Matthews passed the former captain with two goals on the road against the New York Islanders on Saturday and added another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State visits No. 1 Arizona following Haggerty’s 24-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Kansas State Wildcats (9-5, 0-1 Big 12) at Arizona Wildcats (14-0, 1-0 Big 12) Tucson, Arizona; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State plays No. 1 Arizona after PJ Haggerty scored 24 points in Kansas State’s 83-73 loss to the BYU Cougars. The Arizona Wildcats have gone 8-0 in home games. Arizona ranks second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis and No. 23 Virginia host Cal
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
California Golden Bears (13-2, 1-1 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (12-2, 1-1 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Virginia hosts Cal after Sam Lewis scored 23 points in Virginia’s 76-61 victory over the NC State Wolfpack. The Cavaliers have gone 8-0 at home. Virginia ranks seventh in the ACC with 25.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rutgers takes on No. 16 Illinois after Francis’ 30-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-7, 1-3 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers visits No. 16 Illinois after Tariq Francis scored 30 points in Rutgers’ 88-85 overtime victory over the Oregon Ducks. The Fighting Illini have gone 7-1 in home games. Illinois is 0-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boise State hosts Williams and Grand Canyon
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Grand Canyon Antelopes (8-5, 1-1 MWC) at Boise State Broncos (9-5, 1-2 MWC) Boise, Idaho; Wednesday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Grand Canyon takes on Boise State after Makaih Williams scored 22 points in Grand Canyon’s 70-60 loss to the Colorado State Rams. The Broncos have gone 6-1 in home games. Boise State is 4-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee State visits Western Illinois following Nkrumah’s 22-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Tennessee State Tigers (9-5, 3-1 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-11, 0-4 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State visits Western Illinois after Aaron Nkrumah scored 22 points in Tennessee State’s 84-79 victory over the Little Rock Trojans. The Leathernecks have gone 3-3 at home. Western Illinois is 3-7 in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland hosts Wilkerson and Indiana
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Indiana Hoosiers (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) at Maryland Terrapins (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten) College Park, Maryland; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana faces Maryland after Lamar Wilkerson scored 22 points in Indiana’s 90-80 victory against the Washington Huskies. The Terrapins have gone 4-3 in home games. Maryland is seventh in the Big Ten with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith leads Campbell against Hampton
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Hampton Pirates (8-8, 2-1 CAA) at Campbell Fighting Camels (8-8, 2-1 CAA) Buies Creek, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Campbell faces Hampton after DJ Smith scored 31 points in Campbell’s 97-82 victory over the Northeastern Huskies. The Fighting Camels are 6-0 in home games. Campbell ranks fifth in the CAA in rebounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citadel faces Mercer after Moore’s 20-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Citadel Bulldogs (3-12, 0-2 SoCon) at Mercer Bears (8-7, 0-2 SoCon) Macon, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel takes on Mercer after Christian Moore scored 20 points in Citadel’s 95-86 loss to the Wofford Terriers. The Bears are 6-0 in home games. Mercer averages 82.1 points and has outscored opponents by 8.4 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bradley plays Drake, looks for 7th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Drake Bulldogs (8-7, 2-2 MVC) at Bradley Braves (10-6, 3-2 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Braves take on Drake. The Braves are 7-1 on their home court. Bradley is sixth in the MVC in team defense, allowing 71.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova plays Creighton, aims for 6th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Creighton Bluejays (9-6, 3-1 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (12-2, 3-0 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova seeks to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Creighton. The Wildcats have gone 7-0 in home games. Villanova is 11-2 against opponents with a winning record. The Bluejays are ... Read More »
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