August 13th, 2025

National Sports

College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings to be released

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

The AP Top 25 college football poll preseason rankings will be released Monday at noon EDT. A tradition since 1936, no organization has been ranking teams and naming a major college football national champion longer than the AP — and now you can follow live updates before and after the poll drops. See where your ... Read More »

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Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday. Under the deal, Paramount will to exclusively distribute the UFC’s full slate of its 13 marquee numbered events and 30 “Fight Nights” on its streaming platform ... Read More »

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Ski jumping’s suit-cheating saga rolls on as 5 Norwegians are charged over ‘manipulation’

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Two Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three staffers on the dominant Norwegian team have been charged with ethics violations by the International Ski Federation after an investigation into alleged tampering with ski suits. The FIS said Monday that star ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann AndrĂ© Forfang, two coaches and ... Read More »

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Crystal Palace loses appeal against demotion by UEFA to third-tier Conference League

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Crystal Palace lost its appeal at sport’s highest court on Monday against demotion to the third-tier Conference League because of breaching UEFA rules on club ownership with American investor John Textor. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its judges dismissed the English cup winner’s request to stay in the more ... Read More »

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Pick Six: College football coaches on the hot seat entering 2025

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

With rising expectations in competitive conferences, money flowing directly to players and unforgiving fan bases, the pressure has never been higher across college football. Six coaches who could very well be on the hot seat — from warm to scorching — entering the 2025 season: Brent Venables, Oklahoma The clock is ticking for Brent Venables, ... Read More »

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Cleveland has cut AL Central deficit from 15 1/2 games to 6. The record divisional comeback is 14

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

It’s been a tough few weeks for the Cleveland Guardians — except on the field. Star closer Emmanuel Clase joined teammate Luis Ortiz in being placed on leave as part of an investigation into sports betting. Then the front office traded away former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber as he neared a return from ... Read More »

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Angels host the Dodgers to start 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers (68-50, first in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (56-62, fourth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Monday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (10-7, 2.36 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 139 strikeouts); Angels: Jose Soriano (7-9, 4.01 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 119 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -179, Angels +149; over/under ... Read More »

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Phillies try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Reds

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (68-49, first in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (62-57, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Monday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (4-5, 3.53 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 60 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (8-2, 2.34 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -124, Phillies +104; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »

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Rangers host the Diamondbacks on home losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks (57-61, fourth in the NL West) vs. Texas Rangers (60-59, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (6-3, 3.20 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (10-3, 1.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 111 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -167, Diamondbacks +139; over/under is 7 ... Read More »

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White Sox host the Tigers to start 3-game series

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (68-51, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (43-75, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Chris Paddack (4-10, 4.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); White Sox: Elvis Peguero (0-0, 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, five strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -140, White Sox +118; over/under ... Read More »

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Giants begin 3-game series against the Padres

By Canadian Press on August 11th, 2025

San Diego Padres (66-52, second in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (59-59, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (1-3, 6.51 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (10-8, 3.24 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 165 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -141, Padres +120; over/under ... Read More »

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