January 2nd, 2026

National Sports

New Jersey aims to stop home slide in matchup with Anaheim

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Anaheim Ducks (19-11-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (17-13-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils aim to stop their five-game home losing streak with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks. New Jersey is 17-13-1 overall and 9-5-1 in home games. The ... Read More »

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Stars take home winning streak into matchup with the Panthers

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Florida Panthers (15-13-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (21-6-5, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Florida Panthers looking to continue a four-game home winning streak. Dallas is 21-6-5 overall and 10-4-1 at home. The Stars have a 10-1-0 record in games they score ... Read More »

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Islanders host the Lightning after Lee’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (18-11-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Anders Lee’s two-goal game against the Anaheim Ducks in the Islanders’ 5-2 win. New York has gone 9-6-2 at ... Read More »

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Hurricanes visit the Flyers after shootout win

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes (19-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Carolina Hurricanes after the Hurricanes took down the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout. Philadelphia has gone 16-9-4 overall with a 5-1-1 record in Metropolitan Division play. The ... Read More »

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Sharks visit the Penguins after shootout win

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

San Jose Sharks (15-14-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. Pittsburgh has a 6-5-3 record in home games and a 14-8-7 record overall. ... Read More »

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Nashville visits Colorado after Stamkos’ 4-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Nashville Predators (12-14-4, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (22-2-7, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the Colorado Avalanche after Steven Stamkos’ four-goal game against the St. Louis Blues in the Predators’ 7-2 win. Colorado has a 22-2-7 record overall and a 3-0-4 record in ... Read More »

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Pacific Division foes meet when Kings host the Flames

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Calgary Flames (12-16-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (14-8-8, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames take on the Los Angeles Kings in Pacific Division play on Saturday. Los Angeles is 14-8-8 overall with a 3-0-3 record in Pacific Division play. The Kings are ... Read More »

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Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces arraignment amid assault investigation

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) β€” After spending two nights in jail, fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was expected to be arraigned Friday amid a police investigation of an alleged assault. Moore, 39, was fired on Wednesday for what the school called an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Hours later, he was in police ... Read More »

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‘We’re on the wrong side of things’: Frustration grows for Vancouver Canucks

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

VANCOUVER β€” Frustration is nothing new for professional athletes. Yet this stretch feels different for Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser. His team feels like they’re playing decent hockey and the results simply have not followed. β€œAt the end of the day, we lost another game, and it’s getting really frustrating,” Boeser said Thursday after the ... Read More »

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Magic and Knicks square off Saturday in NBA Cup semifinals

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

New York Knicks (17-7, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (15-10, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Las Vegas; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic take on the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup semifinals. The Magic are 12-8 in conference matchups. Orlando ranks fifth in the league with 54.1 ... Read More »

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Thunder and Spurs play Saturday in NBA Cup semifinals

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

San Antonio Spurs (17-7, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (24-1, first in the Western Conference) Las Vegas; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup semifinals. The Thunder are 20-1 against conference opponents. Oklahoma City leads the league giving up ... Read More »

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