August 12th, 2025

National Sports

Cyclists to wear GPS tracking devices as part of wider bid to improve rider safety

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Riders will be testing out GPS tracking devices at the Tour of Romandie this week, ahead of the safety measure becoming mandatory at the world road champions later this year. World cycling’s governing body is asking one rider from each team to wear a tracking device at the three-day women’s event in Switzerland, beginning Friday. ... Read More »

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Salah questions UEFA’s ‘farewell’ to former Palestine soccer player Suleiman Obeid

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

CAIRO (AP) — Mohamed Salah is questioning UEFA’s “farewell” to former Palestinian soccer player Suleiman Obeid who was reportedly shot and killed by Israeli forces while awaiting aid in Gaza. “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” Salah asked on the social network X in response to a post from UEFA saying, ... Read More »

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Sesko and Ekitiké look to buck trend of ex-Bundesliga forwards struggling after big transfers

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Benjamin Sesko’s long-awaited move from Leipzig to Manchester United is done. Now the real work begins. Sesko and his fellow Premier League arrival from the Bundesliga, Liverpool’s Hugo EkitikĂ©, will need to buck a recent trend of highly rated forwards from the German league struggling after they leave. Another with something ... Read More »

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Orioles and Athletics meet to decide series winner

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Athletics (52-67, fifth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (53-64, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Morales (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, zero strikeouts); Orioles: Cade Povich (2-6, 5.25 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -132, Athletics +111; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM ... Read More »

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Atlanta Braves play the Miami Marlins Sunday

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Miami Marlins (57-60, third in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (50-67, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Cal Quantrill (4-9, 5.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 79 strikeouts); Braves: Joey Wentz (2-3, 5.34 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 52 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -136, Marlins +115; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »

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Guardians take win streak into matchup with the White Sox

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Cleveland Guardians (61-55, second in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (42-75, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.72 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); White Sox: Davis Martin (3-9, 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -141, White Sox +118; over/under ... Read More »

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Yankees and Astros meet in series rubber match

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Houston Astros (65-52, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (62-55, third in the AL East) New York; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Jason Alexander (2-1, 5.97 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Yankees: Max Fried (12-4, 2.78 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 132 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -207, Astros +172; over/under is ... Read More »

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Twins and Royals play with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Kansas City Royals (58-59, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (55-61, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Sunday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.83 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Twins: Jose Urena (0-0, 5.24 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -120, Twins +100; over/under is 9 ... Read More »

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Pirates face the Reds with 2-1 series lead

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (61-57, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (51-67, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Zack Littell (9-8, 3.46 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -114, Reds -105; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »

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Giants and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Washington Nationals (46-70, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (59-58, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (4-12, 4.29 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 148 strikeouts); Giants: Justin Verlander (1-8, 4.39 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 81 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -138, Nationals +116; over/under is ... Read More »

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Tigers square off against the Angels with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on August 10th, 2025

Los Angeles Angels (56-61, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (67-51, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Jack Kochanowicz (3-9, 5.85 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Tigers: Casey Mize (10-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -207, Angels +170; over/under is 9 ... Read More »

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