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Billionaire Mark Walter, set to own controlling stake in Lakers, built fortune in investing
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence. Mark Walter is CEO of the global investment and advisory company Guggenheim Partners, which is estimated to have more than $325 billion in assets. He’s also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto will retire after the 2026 Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Kaori Sakamoto, the three-time figure skating world champion, will retire after next year’s 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, she said Friday. The 25-year-old Japanese star won an Olympic bronze medal in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and took the silver medal in the world championships in March with gold to American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nayeem’s five-for helps Bangladesh gain slender lead against Sri Lanka in 1st test
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan spun a fine web around the Sri Lankan lower order to finish with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh eked out a slender first innings lead of 10 runs on Day 4 of the series-opening cricket test Friday. It was Nayeem’s fourth five-for in test cricket and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea’s top soccer league has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season. Only Korean goalkeepers have been allowed to play in the K League, the oldest professional domestic league in Asia, since 1999. The rule was introduced in a bid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Atlanta Braves (34-39, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (29-44, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Didier Fuentes (0-0); Marlins: Janson Junk (1-0, 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -143, Marlins +120; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs host the Mariners to begin 3-game series
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (37-36, second in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (45-29, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (1-3, 5.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (6-3, 2.79 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -129, Mariners +109; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers host the Nationals to start 3-game series
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Washington Nationals (31-44, fourth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (3-6, 2.89 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 119 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.25 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -197, Nationals +163; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins open 3-game series with the Brewers
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (40-35, second in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (37-37, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, five strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (7-2, 2.93 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 89 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -162, Brewers +136; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics play the Guardians in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Cleveland Guardians (37-36, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (31-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Tanner Bibee (4-6, 3.79 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 65 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-5, 4.52 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -125, Athletics +105; over/under is 9 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Pirates
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Texas Rangers (36-39, fourth in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (30-46, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-1, 4.24 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -188, Pirates +156; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees host the Orioles in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Baltimore Orioles (32-42, fifth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (43-31, first in the AL East) New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (5-4, 3.38 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Yankees: Max Fried (9-2, 1.89 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -235, Orioles +193; over/under is ... Read More »
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