August 15th, 2025

National Sports

Man City midfielder Rodri dealing with injury setback before new Premier League season

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Rodri could be sidelined for the start of the Premier League season because of an injury sustained at the Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner sat out nearly all of last season after tearing his ACL, and Guardiola described the Spain international’s ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Barcelona says Ter Stegen is back as captain after medical report is sent to Spanish league

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona says Marc-Andre ter Stegen will return as first-team captain after announcing on Friday that the goalkeeper had authorized the club to send his medical report to the Spanish league. The announcement came as Ter Stegen talked of how “especially difficult” the past few months have been, and he criticized suggestions he ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Man United signs Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig as attacking revamp continues

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United signed Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko on Saturday in an attempt to bounce back from its worst season in the Premier League era. United paid RB Leipzig a fee that could reach 85 million euros ($99 million) for Sesko, who signed a five-year contract. Sesko is the third forward United ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Houston Astros and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Houston Astros (65-51, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (61-55, third in the AL East) New York; Saturday, 2:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.83 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 144 strikeouts); Yankees: Luis Gil (0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2.70 WHIP, three strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -123, Yankees +103; over/under is ... Read More »

1 response

Red Sox take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Padres

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Boston Red Sox (65-52, second in the AL East) vs. San Diego Padres (64-52, second in the NL West) San Diego; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Lucas Giolito (8-2, 3.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Padres: Michael King (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -154, Red Sox +128; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM ... Read More »

1 response

Cardinals face the Cubs with 1-0 series lead

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Chicago Cubs (66-49, second in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (59-58, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (8-5, 4.23 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 79 strikeouts); Cardinals: Andre Pallante (6-8, 4.57 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -170, Cardinals +143; over/under is ... Read More »

1 response

Angels bring road losing streak into matchup with the Tigers

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Los Angeles Angels (55-61, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (67-50, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (5-7, 3.22 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 139 strikeouts); Tigers: Charlie Morton (7-9, 5.20 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 107 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -136, Angels +115; over/under is 8 ... Read More »

1 response

Reds take on the Pirates looking to stop road losing streak

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (60-57, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (51-66, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Martinez (9-9, 4.66 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 3.24 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -123, Pirates +103; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »

1 response

Dodgers face the Blue Jays leading series 1-0

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays (68-49, first in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (67-49, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (11-5, 4.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 126 strikeouts); Dodgers: Blake Snell (1-1, 3.21 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -167, Blue Jays ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Baltimore Orioles and Athletics play in game 2 of series

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Athletics (51-67, fifth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (53-63, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jack Perkins (0-2, 3.97 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Orioles: Brandon Young (0-5, 5.88 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -117, Athletics -103; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Phillies take on the Rangers after Marsh’s 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on August 9th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (66-49, first in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (60-57, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (10-5, 4.32 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 147 strikeouts); Rangers: Jacob deGrom (10-4, 2.80 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 135 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -128, Rangers +107; over/under is 7 ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!