National Sports
Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as the most beautiful game in the world. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to the sport for anecdotes about camaraderie, fellowship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -133, Oilers +113; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Kings lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals host the Canadiens with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -197, Canadiens +163; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Capitals lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche and Stars tied 1-1 heading into game 3
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -167, Stars +140; over/under is 6.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars in game three of the first round of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets host the Phillies on 5-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies (13-10, second in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (16-7, first in the NL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-0, 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Mets: Griffin Alexander Canning (2-1, 3.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -133, Mets +113; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Astros
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (12-11, third in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (11-11, fourth in the AL West) Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Christopher Michael Bassitt (2-0, 0.77 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Astros: Ronel Blanco (1-2, 6.48 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -111, Blue Jays -108; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers take on the Giants looking to stop road slide
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (12-11, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (15-8, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (2-0, 0.71 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, six strikeouts); Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-2, 6.04 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -137, Brewers +115; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates (8-15, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Angels (11-10, third in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bailey Falter (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Angels: Jose Soriano (2-2, 3.16 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Angels -188, Pirates +156; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs host the Dodgers to open 2-game series
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (16-7, first in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (14-10, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Dustin May (1-1, 1.06 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.22 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -120, Cubs +101; over/under is 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins meet the Reds with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (11-12, third in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (10-12, third in the NL East) Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Martinez (0-3, 6.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Marlins: Edward Brany Cabrera (0-1, 6.52 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 11 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -132, Marlins +112; over/under is 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals start 3-game series against the Orioles
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Baltimore Orioles (9-12, fourth in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (9-13, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Dean Kremer (2-2, 6.41 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (2-1, 1.85 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -137, Nationals +116; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
