August 7th, 2025

National Sports

Dodgers host the Astros to begin 3-game series

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Houston Astros (52-35, first in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-32, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Friday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Lance McCullers (1-3, 6.61 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Dodgers: Ben Casparius (6-2, 3.97 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 54 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -184, Astros +152; over/under is ... Read More »

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Mariners host the Pirates to open 3-game series

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates (38-50, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (45-42, second in the AL West) Seattle; Friday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-3, 3.62 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryan Woo (7-4, 2.75 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 96 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners start a three-game series at home ... Read More »

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‘Uniquely Canadian’: Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

CALGARY — The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede. Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13. ... Read More »

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Family of French journalist sentenced in Algeria pleads for help from soccer great Zidane

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — The family of a French sports journalist who has been sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria is calling for help from the sporting world and soccer great ZinĂ©dine Zidane. Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sportswriter, was sentenced last week over an interview with a soccer official accused of ties to ... Read More »

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Houston Dynamo visit San Diego FC after shutout victory

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Houston Dynamo (6-9-5, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. San Diego FC (12-5-3, first in the Western Conference) San Diego; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Diego -141, Houston +338, Draw +291; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Saint Louis City SC 1-0, the Houston Dynamo face San ... Read More »

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San Jose Earthquakes take home draw streak into matchup with the New York Red Bulls

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

New York Red Bulls (8-7-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (7-7-6, seventh in the Western Conference) San Jose, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: San Jose -103, New York +235, Draw +276; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Earthquakes host the New York Red Bulls after ... Read More »

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Messi leads Inter Miami against CF Montreal

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Inter Miami CF (8-3-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. CF Montreal (3-12-5, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Inter Miami CF +121, Montreal +184, Draw +276; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with CF Montreal after a two-goal ... Read More »

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Charlotte FC takes losing streak into match with Orlando City

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Orlando City SC (9-5-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (8-11-1, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orlando City SC +145, Charlotte FC +160, Draw +262; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte FC aims to stop a three-game losing streak when it hosts ... Read More »

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Evander and Cincinnati host the Chicago Fire

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Chicago Fire (8-7-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (12-5-3, second in the Eastern Conference) Cincinnati; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: FC Cincinnati -117, Chicago +253, Draw +300; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Evander leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after scoring two goals against Orlando City. ... Read More »

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Portland Timbers take on the New England Revolution in non-conference matchup

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

New England Revolution (6-6-6, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (8-5-6, fifth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Portland -103, New England +244, Draw +271; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Timbers and the New England Revolution square off in non-conference action. The Timbers ... Read More »

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Saint Louis City SC takes road losing streak into game against Real Salt Lake

By Canadian Press on July 4th, 2025

Saint Louis City SC (3-11-6, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Real Salt Lake (5-10-4, 14th in the Western Conference) Sandy, Utah; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Real Salt Lake -136, Saint Louis +318, Draw +299; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis City SC hits the road against Real Salt Lake ... Read More »

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