September 19th, 2025

National Sports

No handshakes between India and Pakistan players as political tension spills onto cricket field

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

The strained political relations between India and Pakistan spilled onto the cricket field when no handshakes were exchanged between players — before or after their Asia Cup game in Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board said match referee Andy Pycroft of Zimbabwe requested both captains — Suryakumar Yadav of India and Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks play the Giants in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

San Francisco Giants (75-74, third in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (75-75, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kai-Wei Teng (2-4, 7.54 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (11-14, 4.84 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 157 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at ... Read More »

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Nationals begin 4-game series at home against the Braves

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Atlanta Braves (66-83, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (62-87, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (5-13, 4.86 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 114 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (8-15, 5.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 100 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves on Monday ... Read More »

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White Sox take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Baltimore Orioles (69-80, fifth in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (57-93, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Kyle Bradish (0-0); White Sox: TBD BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox host the Baltimore Orioles to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 57-93 record overall and a ... Read More »

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Pirates host Chicago Cubs, look to stop home losing streak

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Chicago Cubs (85-64, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (65-85, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (9-6, 4.15 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (4-2, 2.47 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates look to stop their three-game home ... Read More »

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Blue Jays try to continue win streak, play the Rays

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays (87-62, first in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (73-76, fourth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Monday, 7:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage (0-0); Rays: TBD BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays will try to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay ... Read More »

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Reds visit the Cardinals to open 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (74-75, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (73-77, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Zack Littell (9-8, 3.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 120 strikeouts); Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (7-12, 4.35 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 110 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati ... Read More »

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Dodgers take on the Phillies after Hernandez’s 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (89-61, first in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (84-65, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Monday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (12-6, 2.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 140 strikeouts); Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (6-3, 3.32 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 69 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the ... Read More »

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Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

Texas Rangers (79-71, third in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (81-69, second in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (9-8, 3.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 130 strikeouts); Astros: Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.18 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to start ... Read More »

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Yankees visit the Twins to begin 3-game series

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

New York Yankees (83-66, second in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (65-84, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (16-8, 3.11 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 186 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (6-4, 4.58 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 84 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins start a three-game series ... Read More »

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France player cited for biting in Women’s Rugby World Cup

By Canadian Press on September 15th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu was cited for biting an Ireland player in the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals and faces a disciplinary hearing on Monday. Ireland opposite Aoife Wafer accused Berthoumieu of biting her during France’s 18-13 win on Sunday in Exeter. Video of the incident showed Berthoumieu on the bottom of ... Read More »

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