National Sports
Johnson’s 16 help Akron beat Kent State 69-52
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tavari Johnson’s 16 points helped Akron defeat Kent State 69-52 on Friday. Johnson also added nine rebounds for the Zips (18-4, 9-1 Mid-American Conference). Bowen Hardman shot 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. It was the eighth straight win for the Zips. The Golden Flashes (16-6, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xander Schauffele misses the cut at Torrey Pines. That ends PGA Tour’s 5th-longest streak
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Scottie Scheffler only had three PGA Tour titles and no majors. LIV Golf had not signed up anyone to play in their new league funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. That’s how long ago it was since Xander Schauffele had a weekend off at a golf tournament. Schauffele’s remarkable streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unrivaled sets professional women’s basketball attendance record in 3-on-3 league’s Philly debut
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and — like so many hoopsters back in the day — idolized Allen Iverson. So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn’t help but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic has a triple-double (26 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) before halftime
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luka Doncic’s latest triple-double came before the first half even ended. Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the first two quarters as the Los Angeles Lakers raced out to a 77-48 halftime lead over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. His 10th rebound came in the waning seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiegen scores 17 as Cornell knocks off Princeton 87-64
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Fiegen scored 17 points as Cornell beat Princeton 87-64 on Friday. Fiegen went 7 of 10 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Big Red (10-9, 3-3 Ivy League). Cooper Noard scored 15 points, going 6 of 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range). Josh Baldwin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic returns to lineup against Clippers in 1st game since knee injury on Dec. 29
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets finally have some beneficial news on the injury front — big man Nikola Jokic is back on the court. Jokic returned to the starting lineup Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers in his first game since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 29. The three-time NBA MVP will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Perri Page scores 23 and Columbia women beat No. 19 Princeton 73-67 for 16th straight true road win
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Perri Page scored 14 of her 23 points in the second half, Fliss Henderson had 10 points and nine rebounds, and Columbia beat No. 19 Princeton 73-67 on Friday night. Columbia (14-5, 5-1 Ivy League) extended the longest active winning streak in true road games to 16 games. The Lions also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Rose breaks his 36-hole record at Torrey Pines. Brooks Koepka makes it to the weekend
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Rose scored even better on the notorious South course Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open, and the proof is in the tournament record book. He broke his own 36-hole record by two shots at Torrey Pines to build a four-shot lead. The weekend will include Brooks Koepka in his return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Harrison Bader the Giants’ new center fielder, Jung Hoo Lee goes to right
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harrison Bader is the new enter fielder for the San Francisco Giants, so that means Jung Hoo Lee will be moving to right field. And the Korean star is apparently all in for the switch after speaking with new manager Tony Vitello and general manager Zack Minasian. Bader, too, can’t wait ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks sale rumors swirl ahead of Super Bowl, Paul Allen’s estate denies report
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will go up for sale after the team’s appearance in the Super Bowl on Feb. 8, ESPN reported Friday night. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said talks between Seahawks ownership and the NFL have been going on over the past week. The estate of late Seahawks owner Paul Allen, however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington’s streets – including Pennsylvania Avenue
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The streets of the nation’s capital will host an IndyCar race this summer as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced Friday, relishing the prospect of vehicles roaring past the White House at speeds approaching 200 mph. Trump signed an executive order establishing the race on Aug. 23 ... Read More »
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