January 2nd, 2026

National Sports

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) — 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 — 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. “At 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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Pitts’ performance is most productive by NFL tight end since 1996, helps Falcons beat Bucs

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Catch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thursday night got even better for the fifth-year pro when the former University of Florida star learned his 11-reception, 166-yard, three-touchdown performance that keyed ... Read More »

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Jokic has 36 points and 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 11th straight road win

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on Thursday night for their franchise-record 11th straight road win. Peyton Watson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting for the Nuggets (18-6), who shot 59% from the field and completed a ... Read More »

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Poole returns with 22 as Pelicans top short-handed Blazers 143-120 to halt losing streak

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Poole scored 22 points in his return from a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for 18 games, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 143-120 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Trey Murphy III had 24 points and Bryce McGowens ... Read More »

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McCreary scores 14 as UT Arlington defeats UT Rio Grande Valley 58-50

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Marcell McCreary had 14 points in UT Arlington’s 58-50 win over UT Rio Grande Valley on Thursday. McCreary added seven rebounds for the Mavericks (7-3). Raysean Seamster scored 12 points while going 5 of 7 from the field and added seven rebounds. Marcus Rigsby Jr. shot 5 for 7, including 2 ... Read More »

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Jokic has 36 points and 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 4th straight win

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. Peyton Watson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting for the Nuggets (18-6). Cameron Johnson added 16 and Jonas Valanciunas had ... Read More »

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