July 8th, 2025

National Sports

Sri Lanka wins toss and opts to bat first against Bangladesh in ODI series decider

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the third and deciding one-day international on Tuesday. Bangladesh rung in one change, bringing in fast bowler Taskin Ahmed in place of Hasan Mahmud. Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was doubtful for the series decider due to a ... Read More »

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Lolesio’s surgery ‘successful’ after unspecified injury in Wallabies win over Fiji

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia flyhalf Noah Lolesio has had surgery on an unspecified injury sustained in the 21-18 comeback win over Fiji last weekend and has been sidelined ahead of the three-test series against the British and Irish Lions. Rugby Australia issued a statement on Tuesday confirming Lolesio “has had successful surgery today.” The playmaker ... Read More »

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Holliday leads Orioles against the Mets after 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

New York Mets (52-39, second in the NL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (40-49, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (8-4, 2.99 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 76 strikeouts); Orioles: Brandon Young (0-3, 7.02 ERA, 1.98 WHIP, 15 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -136, Orioles +114; over/under is 10 ... Read More »

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Twins begin 3-game series against the Cubs

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Chicago Cubs (54-36, first in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (43-47, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (5-2, 2.78 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (4-4, 4.41 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -143, Twins +119; over/under is 9 ... Read More »

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Angels play the Rangers leading series 1-0

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Texas Rangers (44-47, fourth in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (44-46, third in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (5-3, 1.75 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Angels: Jose Soriano (6-5, 3.72 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 91 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -119, Angels -100; over/under is ... Read More »

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Mariners aim to keep win streak going against the Yankees

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Seattle Mariners (48-42, second in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (49-41, second in the AL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.40 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Yankees: Will Warren (5-4, 5.02 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 107 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -119, Mariners -101; over/under is ... Read More »

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Tigers try to keep home win streak alive, host the Rays

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays (49-42, third in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (58-34, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ryan Pepiot (6-6, 3.34 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 101 strikeouts); Tigers: Jack Flaherty (5-9, 4.84 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -124, Rays +104; over/under is 8 ... Read More »

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Pirates take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Royals

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates (38-54, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (44-48, second in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.64 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 84 strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.65 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -141, Pirates +119; over/under ... Read More »

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Blue Jays aim to keep win streak alive against the White Sox

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays (53-38, first in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (30-61, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (8-4, 4.32 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 102 strikeouts); White Sox: Aaron Civale (1-5, 4.60 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 33 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -181, White ... Read More »

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Braves enter matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Atlanta Braves (39-50, fourth in the NL East) vs. Athletics (37-55, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Didier Fuentes (0-2, 9.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (6-6, 4.25 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -115, Athletics -104; over/under is 10 ... Read More »

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Red Sox meet the Rockies with 1-0 series lead

By Canadian Press on July 8th, 2025

Colorado Rockies (21-70, fifth in the NL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (47-45, fourth in the AL East) Boston; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (1-9, 5.49 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Red Sox: Brayan Bello (4-3, 3.42 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -241, Rockies +198; over/under ... Read More »

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