National Sports

Canada’s Kerri Einarson wins Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 11 ends

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

MISSISSAUGA — Canada’s Kerri Einarson has once again won the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Einarson defeated Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes 4-3 in 11 ends in Sunday’s final at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. She won it when Lawes failed to take out Einarson’s lone rock on the button with her hammer throw. It is Einarson’s fifth ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Einarson wins Scotties Tournament of Hearts championship

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

MISSISSAUGA — Kerri Einarson’s Team Canada, based of out Camp Morton, Manitoba, has defeated Kaitlyn Lawes’ of Winnipeg 4-3 in 11 ends in tonight’s championship final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Pistons hand Nets 130-77 loss in most lopsided win in team history

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history. The 53-point margin topped the mark of 52 set in a 118-66 victory ... Read More »

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Knicks beat Lakers 112-100 to spoil LeBron James’ 32nd regular-season game at Madison Square Garden

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night to spoil LeBron James’ 32nd game at Madison Square Garden. Josh Hart finished with 20 points and Jalen Brunson had 12 points and a season-high 13 assists for ... Read More »

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Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija becomes the first Israeli to be named an NBA All-Star

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija’s breakout season earned him an All-Star nod. The Portland Trail Blazers forward was named as a Western Conference reserve on Sunday night. He was among 14 reserves announced for the All-Star showcase on Feb. 15 in Inglewood, California. Avdija is the first Israeli to be named an NBA All-Star. ... Read More »

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RJ Barrett scores 21 points in the Raptors’ 107-100 victory over the Jazz

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 21 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Utah Jazz 107-100 on Sunday night to open a five-game homestand. Brandon Ingram added 19 points to help Toronto end a two-game losing streak. Immanuel Quickley had 17 points. Scottie Barnes celebrated being added to his second ... Read More »

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Rookie Will Riley scores season-high 18 as Wizards hand Kings their 9th straight loss, 116-112

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 on Sunday night in a matchup of last-place teams. AJ Johnson added 17 points and Bilal Coulibaly and Marvin Bagley III each scored 15 for the Wizards, who ... Read More »

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Cearah Parchment, Berry Wallace help Illinois women knock off No. 25 Washington 75-66

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Cearah Parchment finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds, Berry Wallace scored 22, and Illinois upset No. 25 Washington 75-66 on Sunday, ending the Huskies’ five-game winning streak. Parchment made 8 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and all four of her free throws for the Fighting Illini (16-6, 6-5 Big Ten ... Read More »

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Barrett helps Raptors snap two-game skid with 107-100 win over Jazz

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

TORONTO — R.J. Barrett scored a team-high 21 points and Sandro Mamukelashvili came off the bench to add 20 to help the Toronto Raptors to a 107-100 win against the struggling Utah Jazz on Sunday. Scottie Barnes celebrated being named to his second NBA All-Star Game with 14 points and nine rebounds as the Raptors ... Read More »

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray earns first All-Star berth in ninth NBA season

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray earned his first career All-Star berth in his ninth NBA season Sunday. “When I saw that, so many things went through my mind, just multiple 50-point games, multiple 50-point games in the playoffs,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said ahead of Denver’s showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder. ... Read More »

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