June 29th, 2025

National Sports

Mets aim to end 5-game losing streak, take on the Braves

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

New York Mets (45-29, first in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (33-39, third in the NL East) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (7-3, 2.87 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (1-5, 4.35 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -126, Mets +106; over/under is 8 ... Read More »

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Phillies meet the Marlins with 2-1 series lead

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (44-30, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (29-43, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (5-2, 2.94 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Cabrera (2-2, 4.10 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -175, Marlins +146; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Royals bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Rangers

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Kansas City Royals (36-38, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (36-38, fourth in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Thursday, 2:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 60 strikeouts); Rangers: Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 2.90 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 35 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -135, Rangers +114; over/under is ... Read More »

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Soccer fans storm field in Libya and a Portuguese referee is injured during a suspended match

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A highly-anticipated derby in Libya’s top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some fans were injured. The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute when Al-Ahli substitutes and fans stormed the pitch in protest ... Read More »

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Sri Lanka’s Nissanka leads composed response to Bangladesh’s 495 in 1st cricket test

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka reached 100 for one at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test in a composed response to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 495. Pathum Nissanka led the charge with a display of silken strokeplay, peppering the off-side with a series of elegant drives. There was a ... Read More »

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Seattle plays Las Vegas following Ogwumike’s 26-point game

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Seattle Storm (7-5, 7-4 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (5-6, 3-5 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm visits the Las Vegas Aces after Nneka Ogwumike scored 26 points in the Storm’s 98-67 win against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Aces have gone 3-5 against Western Conference teams. Las ... Read More »

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Atlanta hosts Washington after Sykes’ 32-point game

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Washington Mystics (5-7, 5-4 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (8-4, 5-4 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics takes on the Atlanta Dream after Brittney Sykes scored 32 points in the Mystics’ 79-72 win against the Chicago Sky. The Dream are 5-4 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta is 3- ... Read More »

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Connecticut takes on Dallas, seeks to end 4-game skid

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Dallas Wings (2-11, 1-8 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (2-10, 2-6 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun looks to stop its four-game slide when the Sun take on Dallas Wings. The Sun are 1-5 on their home court. Connecticut ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 30.3 ... Read More »

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Phoenix visits New York following Ionescu’s 34-point showing

By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025

Phoenix Mercury (9-4, 6-4 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (10-1, 7-1 Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Sabrina Ionescu scored 34 points in the New York Liberty’s 86-81 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The Liberty have gone 6-0 in home games. ... Read More »

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Nashville hosting Broadway Block Party women’s volleyball tournament in August

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville will host a trio of women’s volleyball games in a new tournament Aug. 31 at the home of the NHL’s Predators featuring five-time national champs Nebraska, Purdue, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The Nashville Sports Council and ESPN Events announced the Broadway Block Party on Tuesday. It’s the first women’s ... Read More »

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Montreal’s Stacey and Tabin, Ottawa’s Hughes named PWHL’s three stars of the week

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025

TORONTO — MontrĂ©al Victoire forward Laura Stacey, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes and Victoire defender Kati Tabin have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s three stars of the week. Stacey had two goals and two assists to claim first-star honours as Montreal swept its two games last week. She had a goal and an ... Read More »

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