September 20th, 2025

South Africa coach calls for a miracle in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Swys de Bruin preaches miracles. The coach has been comforting South Africa for its first ever quarterfinal in the Women’s Rugby World Cup against six-time champion New Zealand on Saturday in Exeter. De Bruin sacrificed a 57-10 loss to France last weekend to rest 10 front-line players for the Black Ferns, stack ... Read More »

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Ethiopian runner Diribe Welteji barred from worlds in a legal dispute over alleged missed drug test

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji has been barred from the world track championships a day before her first race amid a legal dispute over allegedly missing a drug test. Welteji, the silver medalist in the 1,500 meters at the last world championships in 2023, was set to race in the 1,500 ... Read More »

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Canada to open Davis Cup tie vs. Israel in empty Halifax venue amid security concerns

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

HALIFAX — Canada will open its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors today at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Tennis Canada made the call earlier this week to hold the matches without spectators or media present, citing safety concerns flagged by local authorities and security agencies. Several activist groups say they plan to ... Read More »

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Saggese leads Cardinals against the Brewers after 4-hit outing

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals (72-75, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (89-58, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (6-13, 5.28 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Brewers: Quinn Priester (12-2, 3.25 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 113 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Milwaukee ... Read More »

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Twins take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks (73-74, fourth in the NL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (64-82, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (13-8, 5.18 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 129 strikeouts); Twins: Pablo Lopez (5-4, 2.83 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 65 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home ... Read More »

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Mariners try to keep home win streak alive, host the Angels

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Los Angeles Angels (69-78, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (79-68, second in the AL West) Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 163 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (9-8, 3.85 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 144 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners, on a five-game home winning ... Read More »

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Mets look to break 6-game skid, take on the Rangers

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Texas Rangers (77-70, third in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (76-71, second in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (11-7, 2.78 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 169 strikeouts); Mets: Jonah Tong (1-1, 4.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets take on the ... Read More »

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White Sox visit the Guardians to open 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Chicago White Sox (57-90, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (75-71, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-4, 3.15 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Guardians: Tanner Bibee (9-11, 4.69 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 139 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians start a three-game series ... Read More »

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Braves begin 3-game series against the Astros

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Houston Astros (79-68, first in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (65-81, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: TBD; Braves: Hurston Waldrep (4-0, 1.33 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the Houston Astros on Friday to open a three-game series. Atlanta has a ... Read More »

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Marlins host the Tigers in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (84-63, first in the AL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (68-79, third in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (13-4, 2.10 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 222 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (8-12, 5.67 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 123 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins start a three-game series at home ... Read More »

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Rockies play the Padres looking to end road skid

By Canadian Press on September 12th, 2025

Colorado Rockies (40-107, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (80-67, second in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Tanner Gordon (5-6, 6.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Padres: JP Sears (0-0) BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies visit the San Diego Padres looking to break a six-game ... Read More »

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