National Sports
Stanford visits Cal after Twidale’s 36-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Stanford Cardinal (15-5, 4-3 ACC) at California Golden Bears (11-9, 2-5 ACC) Berkeley, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cal takes on Stanford after Lulu Twidale scored 36 points in Cal’s 73-58 victory against the Boston College Eagles. The Golden Bears have gone 9-1 at home. Cal averages 69.1 points while outscoring opponents by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open before third-round match
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her scheduled third-round match against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis, ending a campaign noted for fashion and friction. The two-time Australian Open champion announced it on social media without divulging her injury, posting on Instagram that she had to withdraw “to address something my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues take on the Kings on losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Los Angeles Kings (20-16-13, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (19-24-8, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues enter a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings as losers of three straight games. St. Louis is 19-24-8 overall and 12-9-5 at home. The Blues have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey visits Seattle after Glass’ 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
New Jersey Devils (27-22-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (22-19-9, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the Seattle Kraken after Cody Glass’ two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Devils’ 5-4 win. Seattle is 22-19-9 overall and 11-9-5 in home games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning take on the Blue Jackets on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning (32-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (23-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets. Columbus has a 23-20-7 record overall and a 12-8-4 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sri Lanka wins the toss and elects to bat in the second ODI against England
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won his second successive toss and elected to bat against England in the second one-day international on Saturday. England top-order batters struggled against Sri Lanka spinners and lost the first game of the three-match series by 19 runs despite Jamie Overton and Rehan Ahmed showing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spizzirri acknowledges ‘funny timing’ but accepts Australian Open heat rules after loss to Sinner
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — He knew the extreme heat rule would come into play whether or not he broke Jannik Sinner’s serve Saturday in the third game of the third set. Eliot Spizzirri went ahead and broke the two-time defending champion ‘s serve anyway, taking confidence and momentum into an eight-minute break while the roof ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey fans plead for Halifax to have future Professional Women’s Hockey League team
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
HALIFAX — Thirteen-year-old Addie Keys’ eyes lit up when some of her Professional Women’s Hockey League idols took the ice in a Halifax arena last month, and she’s one of many fans pushing for the city to have its own team. The AAA minor hockey player got to see Nova Scotia-born star Blayre Turnbull represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento faces Detroit on 8-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Sacramento Kings (12-34, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (32-11, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will try to end its eight-game road skid when the Kings face Detroit. The Pistons are 18-5 in home games. Detroit scores 116.9 points while outscoring opponents by 6.9 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver plays Memphis, looks for 7th straight road win
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Denver Nuggets (31-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-25, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits Memphis trying to extend its six-game road winning streak. The Grizzlies are 14-14 against Western Conference opponents. Memphis is sixth in the Western Conference with 11.8 offensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Antonio puts home win streak on the line against New Orleans
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans (11-36, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (31-14, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Spurs play New Orleans. The Spurs are 18-12 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio ... Read More »
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