National Sports
Islanders visit the Rangers in Metropolitan Division play
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
New York Islanders (29-19-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (22-26-6, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the New York Rangers in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Thursday. New York is 22-26-6 overall and 6-7-1 against the Metropolitan Division. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia visits Boston after Konecny’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers (24-19-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (31-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Boston Bruins after Travis Konecny’s hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Flyers’ 5-3 loss. Boston is 31-20-3 overall and 20-8-1 in home games. The Bruins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China bans 73 people from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
China banned 73 people from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine top-tier clubs in its latest anti-corruption campaign over alleged match-fixing. Former national team coach and Everton player Li Tie and Chen Xuyuan, former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), were among those banned. “For 73 industry personnel, including Chen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final walk-off and chaos
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games and fined $100,000 and Senegalese and Moroccan players also received suspensions following a walk-off during a chaotic African Cup of Nations final. The sanctions announced Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football included fines totaling $615,000 for the Senegalese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China bans 73 persons from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
China banned 73 persons from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine top-tier clubs in its latest anti-corruption campaign. Former national team coach and Everton player Li Tie and Chen Xuyuan, former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), were among those banned. “For 73 industry personnel, including Chen Xuyuan and Li ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis visits New Orleans on 5-game road skid
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies (18-27, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-37, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hits the road against New Orleans looking to end its five-game road skid. The Pelicans are 6-26 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is seventh in the Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets face the Mavericks, seek 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (20-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-28, 11th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte is looking to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Hornets take on Dallas. The Mavericks are 14-13 on their home court. Dallas has a 5-5 record in one-possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks face the Rockets on 4-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Houston Rockets (28-17, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta heads into a matchup against Houston as winners of four straight games. The Hawks have gone 9-13 at home. Atlanta is seventh in the NBA averaging 117.7 points and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto takes road win streak into matchup with Orlando
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Toronto Raptors (29-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (24-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Raptors face Orlando. The Magic have gone 16-17 against Eastern Conference teams. Orlando ranks eighth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York takes on Portland, looks for 5th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers (23-25, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (29-18, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Portland. The Knicks have gone 18-6 in home games. New York leads the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vucevic, Bulls host the Heat
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Miami Heat (25-23, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-24, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami faces Chicago in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The Bulls are 15-16 against conference opponents. Chicago is 13-12 against opponents over .500. The Heat are 12-13 in Eastern Conference play. Miami ... Read More »
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