National Sports
Jacob Walker scores 20 to guide Sam Houston past Louisiana Tech 83-67
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jacob Walker scored 20 points off the bench to help lead Sam Houston past Louisiana Tech 83-67 on Saturday night. Walker shot 7 of 11 from the field and 5 for 10 from the free-throw line for the Bearkats (15-7, 7-4 Conference USA), who have won six in a row. Po’Boigh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hughes posts two points, Minnesota Wild trounce Edmonton Oilers 7-3
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
EDMONTON — Quinn Hughes scored, contributed an assist and made franchise history Saturday night as his Minnesota Wild thumped the Edmonton Oilers 7-3. The star defenceman — acquired from the Vancouver Canucks on Dec. 12 — extended his point streak to eight games (two goals, 11 assists) and now holds the record for the longest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prophet Johnson scores 26 to help Sacramento State take down Montana 86-79
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Prophet Johnson had 26 points to propel Sacramento State to an 86-79 victory over Montana on Saturday night. Johnson also had seven rebounds and five steals for the Hornets (8-13, 4-5 Big Sky Conference). Arman Madi shot 6 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Khaden Bennett posts double-double to lead Wyoming to 68-57 victory over Colorado State
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Khaden Bennett had 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead Wyoming to a 68-57 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night. Bennett also had three steals for the Cowboys (13-9, 4-7 Mountain West Conference). Damarion Dennis made all eight of his free throws and scored 16. Leland Walker added 10 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander Volkanovski dominates Diego Lopes for unanimous decision win at UFC 325 in Australia
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — In a masterful performance, as he’s done so many other times, Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 on Sunday afternoon. New South Wales native Volkanovski (29-4-0) won on all three judges’ scorecards 49-46, 49-46 and 50-45, much to the delight of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog Show 101: What to know about the 150th Westminster show
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s go time for thousands of America’s most dogged competitors. Big or small, sleek or shaggy, imposing or impish, they’re all trying for the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in its milestone 150th year. Might Comet the shih tzu snag the trophy after coming close the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Surging Penguins win sixth straight, edge Rangers 6-5
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari scored two goals apiece, and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins held off the New York Rangers 6-5 on Saturday for their sixth straight NHL victory. Mantha and Acciari beat Jonathan Quick twice in a span of just over three minutes early in the first period to give the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Lundblade, Drew Scharnowski propel Belmont past Murray State 103-86 for 7th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Lundblade scored 27 points and Drew Scharnowski just missed a triple-double as Belmont beat Murray State 103-86 on Saturday night, extending the Bruins’ winning streak to seven. Lundblade shot 8 for 15 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Bruins (20-3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars top Mammoth 3-2 for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston each scored a power-play goal in the first period to lead the Dallas Stars over the Utah Mammoth 3-2 on Saturday night. Matt Duchene also scored in the first to help Dallas wrap up a three-game trip with its fourth straight victory. Jamie Benn had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CJ Shaw scores 17 to lead UC Santa Barbara over Cal State Fullerton 83-69
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — CJ Shaw had 17 points to lead UC Santa Barbara to an 83-69 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday night. Shaw added three steals for the Gauchos (15-7, 8-3 Big West Conference), who have won six in a row. Marvin McGhee totaled 14 points and nine rebounds, while Colin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone which gives the NFL a stake in the network
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction. The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal Saturday night after the Justice Department and other non-US antitrust authorities completed their reviews. ESPN acquired NFL Network, NFL Fantasy and the rights to distribute ... Read More »
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