National Sports
Ty Robinson’s 27 lead Central Arkansas over FGCU 85-83
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Ty Robinson’s 27 points helped Central Arkansas defeat FGCU 85-83 on Thursday. Robinson had seven rebounds for the Bears (6-8, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Camren Hunter scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Javion Guy-King shot 5 for 10 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lipscomb defeats Jacksonville 76-57
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Grant Asman scored 11 points as Lipscomb beat Jacksonville 76-57 on Thursday. Asman had five rebounds and three steals for the Bisons (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Titas Sargiunas added 10 points while going 4 of 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Chris Arias led the Dolphins (5-9, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues prospect Dean cleared to return by NHL, NHLPA player assistance program
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
ST LOUIS — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has been cleared to return to the team after spending time in the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s Player Assistance Program, the club announced Thursday. The Blues said Dean will report to the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday. Dean was admitted into the player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Allen scores 21 as Green Bay downs Purdue Fort Wayne 72-54
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Justin Allen had 21 points in Green Bay’s 72-54 win against Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday. Allen also added six rebounds for the Phoenix (7-8, 2-2 Horizon League). Caden Wilkins added 17 points while shooting 5 for 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Southern defeats Coastal Carolina 82-81 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Spudd Webb’s 22 points helped Georgia Southern defeat Coastal Carolina 82-81 in overtime on Thursday. Webb also added six rebounds for the Eagles (11-5, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference). Tyren Moore scored 21 points and added nine rebounds and four steals. Alden Applewhite shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talaysia Cooper scores 17 for No. 23 Lady Vols in 76-65 win over Florida
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Talaysia Cooper scored 17 points and Zee Spearman added 16 points and 10 rebounds for No. 23 Tennessee in a 76-65 win over Florida on Thursday. Tennessee was leading 65-60 with 4:34 left to play in the game when a foul on Florida’s Me’Arah O’Neal was upgraded to a Flagrant 1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Georgia-Ole Miss rematch provides ample intrigue to their CFP quarterfinal clash at the Sugar Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Having proved they could win as a favorite without ex-coach Lane Kiffin in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the No. 6 Mississippi Rebels face a tougher test against No. 3 Georgia in a quarterfinal matchup at the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night. Georgia (12-1, CFP No. 3 seed) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praises Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada’s roster
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praised Connor Bedard’s all-around game a day after the center was left off Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The 20-year-old Bedard is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. He skated before practice on Monday and could return this month. Bedard ranked among the NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns’ draft class poised to accomplish rare milestone despite 4-12 record
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Shedeur Sanders has commanded most of the attention and national spotlight when it comes to the Cleveland Browns rookie class. However, all seven players in Cleveland’s 2025 draft class have seen significant playing time this season. Going into Sunday’s finale at Cincinnati, the Browns are on pace to be only the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anton Strelnikov scores 16, Dartmouth defeats Elms College 107-43
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Anton Strelnikov’s 16 points helped Dartmouth defeat Elms College 107-43 on Thursday. Strelnikov added six rebounds for the Big Green (6-7). Niko Abusara scored 13 points while going 6 of 10 from the field and added five rebounds. Brandon Mitchell-Day finished 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samford wins 78-58 against VMI
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Dylan Faulkner had 25 points in Samford’s 78-58 win against VMI on Thursday. Faulkner added 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Bulldogs (8-6, 1-0 Southern Conference). Jadin Booth shot 6 for 11 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. ... Read More »
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