National Sports
Former Uber driver J.C. Escarra gives pitch a ride for first major league home run
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — An Uber driver a little more than two years ago, J.C. Escarra gave a pitch a ride into Yankee Stadium’s bleachers for his first major league home run. “I didn’t feel the ball off the bat,” the rookie said after his drive Sunday capped New York’s 11-2, 5-1 doubleheader sweep of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corey Perry doing Corey Perry things helps Oilers square up series with Kings
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
EDMONTON — Corey Perry is pushing 40 years old and continues to be an NHL playoff X factor. A player loved by teammates and loathed by opponents for 21 seasons was at his greasy, abrasive finest Sunday when the Edmonton Oilers came from behind in a 4-3 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four months after a German goalkeeper was hit by a fan’s lighter, his team gets to keep the win
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A long-running German soccer dispute seems to have finally come to an end Monday as Bundesliga club Bochum was allowed to keep a win it was awarded after its goalkeeper was struck by a lighter thrown from the stands. It may not be enough to save his team from relegation. Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes host the Devils with 3-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -268, Devils +218; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils in the first round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas and Minnesota tied 2-2 heading into game 5
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -218, Wild +179; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Minnesota Wild in game five of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals visit the Reds to begin 4-game series
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals (12-16, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (15-13, second in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-1, 4.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Reds: Nick Martinez (0-3, 5.40 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -123, Cardinals +104; over/under is 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals bring 2-1 series advantage over Mets into game 4
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
New York Mets (19-9, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (13-15, third in the NL East) Washington; Monday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Griffin Alexander Canning (3-1, 3.12 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Nationals: Trevor Williams (1-2, 5.11 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -160, Nationals +134; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers aim to keep win streak going against the Astros
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Detroit Tigers (18-10, first in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (14-13, third in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (1-2, 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Astros: Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.01 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -113, Astros -106; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles come into matchup with the Yankees on losing streak
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
New York Yankees (17-11, first in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (10-17, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Monday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Will Warren (1-0, 4.79 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1, 3.54 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -120, Orioles +100; over/under is 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pages leads Dodgers against the Marlins after 4-hit outing
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Miami Marlins (12-15, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (18-10, second in the NL West) Los Angeles; Monday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Edward Brany Cabrera (0-1, 6.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Dodgers: Dustin May (1-1, 3.68 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -319, Marlins +255; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins bring road skid into matchup with the Guardians
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Minnesota Twins (12-16, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (15-12, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Monday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Bailey Ober (2-1, 5.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Guardians: Gavin Williams (2-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 26 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -126, Twins +107; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »
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