National Sports
Draxl lifts Canada past Brazil in deciding match of Davis Cup qualifier
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Playing on a bad ankle didn’t stop Liam Draxl from winning the deciding singles match in straight sets to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Brazil in a first-round, best-of-five Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday. Draxl, of Newmarket., Ont., moved Canada into the second round of qualifiers by defeating Gustavo Heide 6-3, 6-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Embiid scores 33, Maxey adds 29 and the 76ers beat the Suns 109-103 for 6th win in 7 games
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the cold-shooting Phoenix Suns 109-103 on Saturday night. The 76ers have won six of their last seven games, bouncing back from a 119-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Suns lost for the third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd-most triple-doubles as Nuggets top Bulls 136-120
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to pass Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game skid with a 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. It was Jokic’s 182nd regular-season triple-double, 19th this season and second in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Otega Oweh scores 21, Kentucky beats No. 25 Tennessee 74-71
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points to lead Kentucky to a 74-71 win over No. 25 Tennessee on Saturday night. The Wildcats (17-7, 8-3 SEC) overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to complete a regular-season sweep of the Volunteers. Kentucky won 80-78 at Tennessee on Jan. 17. Kentucky led for just four minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden Stats Warriors 105-99 on Saturday night. Los Angeles won its third straight game despite not have superstar guard Luka Doncic after he sustained a mild hamstring strain Thursday night, and center DeAndre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fears stars for No. 10 Michigan State in OT win over No. 5 Illinois after Izzo debated benching him
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears played one of his best games to help No. 10 Michigan State earn a much-needed win after his coach thought about benching him. Fears started the game and finished with 26 points — 11 in OT — and 15 assists in 42 minutes, lifting the Spartans to an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seth Trimble’s buzzer-beater lifts No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish Saturday night, which included fans storming the court prematurely before having to clear out for the Blue Devils to get one desperate final play. Trimble’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeremy Fears’ 26 points and 15 assists help No. 10 Michigan State beat No. 5 Illinois 85-82 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears scored 26 points, including a tiebreaking three-point play with 1:47 left in overtime, and had 15 assists to help No. 10 Michigan State hold on for an 85-82 win over No. 5 Illinois on Saturday night. With a chance to send the game to a second overtime, Illinois ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 Florida beats Texas A&M 86-67 in showdown for Southeastern Conference lead
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Thomas Haugh scored 22 points and No. 17 Florida beat Texas A&M 86-67 on Saturday night in a showdown for the Southeastern Conference lead. The Gators (17-6, 8-2) started three players 6-foot-9 or taller against the Aggies’ four-guard lineup. Texas A&M’s tallest starter was Rashaun Agee at 6-8. Florida outscored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 Florida beats Texas A&M 86-67 in showdown for Southeastern Conference lead
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Thomas Haugh scored 22 points and No. 17 Florida beat Texas A&M 86-67 on Saturday night in a showdown for the Southeastern Conference lead. The Gators (17-6, 8-2) started three players 6-foot-9 or taller against the Aggies’ four-guard lineup. Texas A&M’s tallest starter was Rashaun Agee at 6-8. Florida outscored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 Florida beats Texas A&M 86-67 in showdown for Southeastern Conference lead
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Thomas Haugh scored 22 points and No. 17 Florida beat Texas A&M 86-67 on Saturday night in a showdown for the Southeastern Conference lead. The Gators (17-6, 8-2) started three players 6-foot-9 or taller against the Aggies’ four-guard lineup. Texas A&M’s tallest starter was Rashaun Agee at 6-8. Florida outscored ... Read More »
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