National Sports
Worthy scores 22 in UC Riverside’s 81-72 victory against Cal State Fullerton
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Marqui Worthy scored 22 points as UC Riverside beat Cal State Fullerton 81-72 on Saturday night. Worthy had three steals for the Highlanders (7-12, 2-5 Big West Conference). Andrew Henderson scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. BJ Kolly had 12 points for the Highlanders, who snapped a six-game losing streak. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sykes’ 34 lead Long Beach State past Cal State Northridge 87-80
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Gavin Sykes put up 34 points as Long Beach State beat Cal State Northridge 87-80 on Saturday night. Sykes shot 8 for 18 (3 for 9 from 3-point range) and 15 of 16 from the free-throw line for the Beach (8-11, 4-3 Big West Conference). Rob Diaz III scored 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JT Toppin scores 27 points to lead No. 15 Texas Tech to an 84-71 victory over No. 11 BYU
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 15 Texas Tech rallied in the second half for an 84-71 victory over 11th-ranked BYU on Saturday night, ending the Cougars’ 13-game winning streak. Christian Anderson scored 22 points and LeJuan Watts added 20 for the Red Raiders (14-4, 4-1 Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djobet scores 25 as Omaha takes down Oral Roberts 73-62
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Paul Djobet’s 25 points helped Omaha defeat Oral Roberts 73-62 on Saturday night. Djobet added seven rebounds for the Mavericks (9-11, 2-3 Summit League). Lance Waddles scored 12 points and added five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Tony Osburn finished with nine points. Ofri Naveh led the Golden Eagles (5-15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey injured in playoff game against Seahawks
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was injured in the first half of Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. McCaffrey sustained a stinger in the second quarter, according to the 49ers, and in the third quarter was ruled questionable to return. He collided with Seahawks linebacker Ernest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers missing Doncic Luka, Deandre Ayton against Trail Blazers due to injury
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Luka Doncic was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness. Lakers coach JJ Redick said the injury was probably an “accumulation of a longer week.” The Lakers are in the midst of playing five games in seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC to face CPL champion Atletico Ottawa in Telus Canadian Championship draw
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
Eight-time cup winner Toronto FC will host Atletico Ottawa, the Canadian Premier League champion, in preliminary round action in the 2026 Telus Canadian Championship. The 15-team field features three clubs from Major League Soccer, eight from the Canadian Premier League and four from League1 Canada. The winner qualifies for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the region’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caufield scores in OT as Canadiens sink Senators 6-5
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Montreal scored three straight goals, including Cole Caufield’s second of the game 33 seconds into overtime, to give the Canadiens a 6-5 come-from-behind win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The division rival matchup gave fans from both teams plenty to cheer about. Trailing 5-3 late in the third period, Montreal pulled goaltender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booker returns from ankle injury to lead the Suns to a 106-99 victory over the slumping Knicks
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points after missing a game with a sprained left ankle, and the Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night. Grayson Allen added 16 points and Mark Williams had 14 for the Suns, who had dropped the first two games on their six-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Conwell scores 24 points as No. 20 Louisville routs Pittsburgh 100-59
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Conwell hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points, and all five Louisville starters scored in double figures as the 20th-ranked Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 100-59 on Saturday night. J’Vonne Hadley scored 17 points, Sanadra Fru and Adrian Wooley each added 12 and Isaac McKneeley had 11 as Louisville (13-5, 2-4 ACC) shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Domi scores in overtime to cap Maple Leafs’ rally in 4-3 win over Jets
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Max Domi scored at 3:08 of overtime on a 2-on-1 with Auston Matthews to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs past the Winnipeg Jets, 4-3 on Saturday night. Domi also had an assist, Matthews scored his 24th goal of the season and Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and two assists. Bobby McMann ... Read More »
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