National Sports
Foul trouble can’t stop Lauren Betts in No. 2 UCLA’s 80-67 win over Illinois
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Lauren Betts overcame early foul trouble to score 23 points and pull down nine rebounds, leading No. 2 UCLA to an 80-67 win Wednesday night over Illinois. Betts, the Bruins’ 6-foot-7 AP All-American center, picked up her second and third fouls — the latter on a technical foul — with 1:29 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikal Bridges’s 19-point third quarter leads Knicks past Raptors 119-92
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
TORONTO — Mikal Bridges scored 30 points, including 19 in the third quarter, as the New York Knicks rolled past the Toronto Raptors 119-92 on Wednesday. OG Anunoby had 26 points and a season-high six steals against his former team as New York (29-18) won its fourth straight. Karl-Anthony Towns had eight points but 22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Auburn star Brendan Valdes has cancer and halts first season on Korn Ferry Tour
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Former Auburn star Brendan Valdes said Wednesday he has been diagnosed with cancer and will step away from his first full season on the Korn Ferry Tour for treatment. Valdes, No. 2 in the PGA Tour University ranking last summer to earn a full exemption on the Korn Ferry Tour, posted on social media that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders roll past Rangers 5-2 in Palat’s first game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Ondrej Palat scored the opening goal and added an assist in his debut with the New York Islanders, who defeated their cross-town rival New York Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, David Rittich made 14 saves, and the Islanders won their second straight game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Nesmith makes go-ahead layup and game-saving block as Pacers rally past Bulls 113-110
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Nesmith made a go-ahead reverse layup with 13.9 seconds left and blocked Coby White’s attempt from close range with 2.9 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 113-110 on Wednesday night. Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Andrew Nembhard had 18, Jarace ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Audi Crooks’ 33 points and 12 rebounds lead Iowa State women past No. 21 Texas Tech 84-70
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Audi Crooks had 33 points and 12 rebounds, Jada Williams had 15 points and nine assists and Iowa State beat No. 21 Texas Tech 84-70 on Wednesday night. Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly became the winningest coach in Big 12 Conference history with 297. Iowa State scored the opening six points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall scores 31, Overton adds 25 as Auburn overcomes 14-point deficit, beats Texas 88-82
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall scored 31 points, Kevin Overton made five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points, and Auburn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Texas 88-82 on Wednesday night. Hall, who went into the game with 141 made free throws this season (tied with Oakland’s Brody Robinson for most in Division I), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida State builds big first-half lead, holds off Cal 63-61
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Chauncey Wiggins scored 18 points, and Florida State built a big first-half lead and held off California for a 63-61 victory on Wednesday night. Florida State had a 15-point advantage early in the second half before Cal used a 15-6 run to take its only lead of the second half, 59-58, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has begun to break out across American culture, spanning the worlds of business, sports and entertainment. Bruce Springsteen released a new song on Wednesday that slammed “Trump’s federal thugs.” OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers spoil LeBron James’ return, riding big 3rd quarter to 129-99 romp
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, Jaylon Tyson had 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 and spoil LeBron James’ return to Northeast Ohio. De’Andre Hunter added 19 points, and Jarrett Allen had 17 points and nine rebounds to help Cleveland to its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cox and Colgate defeat Holy Cross 79-74
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Cox scored 16 points and sealed the victory with a free throw with 27 seconds remaining as Colgate took down Holy Cross 79-74 on Wednesday. Cox added eight assists for the Raiders (13-9, 7-2 Patriot League). Josh Ahayere scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 3 for 4 ... Read More »
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