National Sports
Blackhawks bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Sharks
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
San Jose Sharks (27-22-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-25-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks play the San Jose Sharks as losers of five straight games. Chicago has a 21-25-9 record overall and an 11-14-5 record on its home ice. The Blackhawks are 6-7-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic and Alcaraz set to chase history in Australian Open final
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are both chasing history in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday night. Djokovic, who shares the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, is chasing an unprecedented 25th major championship to become the most decorated tennis player of all time. Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana faces Houston, seeks 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Houston Rockets (30-17, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (13-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Pacers take on Houston. The Pacers have gone 10-16 in home games. Indiana is 6-28 against opponents over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis faces Minnesota, looks to stop home skid
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves (31-19, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis plays Minnesota looking to end its four-game home losing streak. The Grizzlies are 14-17 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is fourth in the Western Conference with 33.9 defensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte takes on New Orleans, aims for 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans (13-38, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-28, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Hornets play New Orleans. The Hornets have gone 10-13 at home. Charlotte is eighth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando faces San Antonio for non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Orlando Magic (25-22, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (32-16, third in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the San Antonio Spurs in non-conference play. The Spurs are 16-6 on their home court. San Antonio has a 6-4 record in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adebayo, Heat take on the Bulls
By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026
Chicago Bulls (24-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (26-24, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago faces Miami in Eastern Conference action Sunday. The Heat have gone 13-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami is third in the league with 54.3 points in the paint led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graham Ike scores 30 points in return from injury as No. 6 Gonzaga beats Saint Mary’s 73-65
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike scored 30 points in his first game back from injury and No. 6 Gonzaga beat rival Saint Mary’s 73-65 on Saturday night in their final West Coast Conference meeting at McCarthey Athletic Center. Jalen Warley had 10 points and seven rebounds as the Bulldogs (22-1, 10-0) won their 15th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ziga Sesko of Slovenia wins the boys’ final at the Australian Open; Ksenia Efremova wins the girls
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Slovenian Ziga Sesko lifted his game after a shaky first set to beat favored American Keaton Hanse 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday in the junior boys final at the Australian Open. Sesko had little time to savor his victory, other than to lift the trophy over his head at the after-match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Fuchs scored 30 to propel San Francisco to 87-82 victory over Pacific
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — David Fuchs scored 30 points to lead San Francisco to an 87-82 victory over Pacific on Saturday night. Fuchs made 11 of 18 shots with a 3-pointer and 7 of 9 free throws for the Dons (14-10, 6-5 West Coast Conference), adding nine rebounds. Tyrone Riley IV added 16 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakur Stevenson dominates Teofimo Lopez to become a 4-division champion
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to win a title in a fourth weight class, taking a unanimous decision Saturday night to capture the WBO junior welterweight belt. The unbeaten Stevenson (25-0) was in control the whole way, hardly getting hit in the early rounds and opening a cut over Lopez’s left ... Read More »
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