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Root and Head’s batting mastery highlights Day 2 of 5th Ashes test
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Joe Root made his second hundred of the series, while Travis Head closed in on his third, as Day 2 of the final Ashes test between Australia and England closed evenly poised on Monday. England was bowled out just before tea for 364 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Joe Root leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens have a long offseason to think about where to go next after stunning loss to Steelers
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson thought it was over. That the Baltimore Ravens’ unwieldy season would end up in a familiar spot: the playoffs. Then, rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s potential game-winning field goal from 44 yards out drifted a little right. And then a little further right. And then a little further right still. By ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (12-23, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Charlotte looking to continue its three-game home winning streak. The Thunder have gone 17-2 at home. Oklahoma City scores 121.9 points while outscoring opponents by 14.7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Antonio takes on Memphis, seeks 5th straight road win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
San Antonio Spurs (25-10, second in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (15-20, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits Memphis looking to prolong its four-game road winning streak. The Grizzlies are 4-3 against the rest of their division. Memphis is 1-1 in one-possession games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCollum, Wizards take on the Magic
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Orlando Magic (20-16, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-25, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: CJ McCollum and the Washington Wizards host Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic in Eastern Conference action. The Wizards are 6-17 in conference matchups. Washington is 2-2 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia faces Denver, aims for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Denver Nuggets (23-12, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (19-14, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia comes into a matchup with Denver as winners of three consecutive games. The 76ers are 9-8 in home games. Philadelphia is 9-4 in games decided by 10 points or more. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves take on the Heat in non-conference play
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Miami Heat (20-16, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves host Norman Powell and the Miami Heat in non-conference play. The Timberwolves are 12-6 in home games. Minnesota is eighth in the NBA with 32.9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York faces Detroit, looks to halt 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
New York Knicks (23-12, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (26-9, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York aims to break its three-game slide with a victory over Detroit. The Pistons are 18-6 in Eastern Conference games. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference in rebounding, averaging 46.3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston plays Phoenix, seeks 6th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Phoenix Suns (21-14, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (21-11, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Phoenix trying to continue its five-game home winning streak. The Rockets have gone 11-10 against Western Conference teams. Houston is third in the Western Conference scoring 120.0 points while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana faces Cleveland, aims to stop home slide
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers (20-17, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (6-30, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays Cleveland looking to stop its six-game home losing streak. The Pacers are 2-6 against division opponents. Indiana has a 2-23 record against teams over .500. The Cavaliers are 6-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings take on the Mavericks on 5-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Dallas Mavericks (13-23, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (8-28, 14th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento aims to end its five-game skid when the Kings take on Dallas. The Kings are 6-22 in conference matchups. Sacramento is 1-19 in games decided by 10 points or ... Read More »
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