National Sports
Timberwolves beat Towns for first time as Edwards scores 38 points in 115-104 win over Knicks
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle had 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points, 16 rebounds and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lafreniere scores his 100th as part of a 5-goal barrage by the Rangers in the 3rd period
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere’s 100th career goal was nearly overshadowed because the New York Rangers scored so many in the third period. Lafreniere reached his milestone as part of a five-goal third that rallied the Rangers to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. The former No. 1 overall draft pick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porter, Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Ryan Rollins had 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks, playing their seventh consecutive game without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, beat the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Tuesday night. Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giddey and White help Bulls rally from late 10-point deficit to beat Hawks 126-123
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Josh Giddey had 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, Coby White hit a tiebreaking free throw with 1.9 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls rallied for their fourth straight victory, 126-123 over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. White finished with 24 points for the Bulls, who trailed by 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Byram lifts Sabres over Senators 3-2 in OT for first 7-game win streak in 7 years
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Bowen Byram scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night, extending their win streak to seven heading into the Christmas break. It marks the first seven-game winning streak for the Sabres (18-14-4) since November 2018. Noah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porter Jr., Rollins guide Bucks past Pacers 111-94
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Ryan Rollins had 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks, playing their seventh consecutive game without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, beat the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Tuesday night. Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill propel Cavaliers to 141-118 victory over Pelicans
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 141-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Nine of the 11 players used by the Cavaliers players scored in double figures as they won consecutive games for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens thump Boston Bruins 6-2 in fight-filled affair
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Zachary Bolduc scored to give the Canadiens the lead as Montreal scored four goals in a five-minute span to snap a third-period tie and run away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night. Sammy Blais, Ivan Demidov, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky also scored for Montreal. Jacob Fowler stopped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maverick McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss 27-16
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Quarterback Maverick McIvor came off the bench to lead three second-half touchdown drives and Western Kentucky rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 27-16 on Tuesday night to win the New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Head coach Tyson Helton has led the Hilltoppers (9-4) to a bowl game in seven straight seasons, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes scores 27, Raptors ease past reeling Heat 112-91. It’s Miami’s 9th loss in an 11-game span
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the reeling Miami Heat 112-91 on Tuesday night in the final pre-Christmas game for both teams. Immanuel Quickley scored 18 for the Raptors — who got their 18th win in their 31st game of the season. They needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Byram scores in OT, Sabres stretch streak with 3-2 win over Senators
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
OTTAWA — Bowen Byram scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday, extending their win streak to seven heading into the Christmas break. It marks the Sabres (18-14-4) first seven-game winning streak since November 2018. Noah Ostlund also scored for a ... Read More »
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