May 16th, 2025

National Sports

Minnesota United hosts Saint Louis City SC in conference action

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

Saint Louis City SC (2-6-5, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (6-3-4, fourth in the Western Conference) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Minnesota United FC -189, Saint Louis +469, Draw +310; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota United and Saint Louis City SC square off in ... Read More »

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Baribo and the Philadelphia Union visit Atlanta United

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

Philadelphia Union (8-3-2, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta United FC (2-6-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Atlanta United FC +120, Philadelphia +194, Draw +251; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Thai Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Atlanta United after a two-goal ... Read More »

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New York City FC hosts the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference play

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

New York Red Bulls (5-5-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (5-5-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference) , ; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: NYCFC +109, New York +213, Draw +260; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls meet in ... Read More »

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Hellebuyck gets run support, posts shutout in must-win Game 5 for Jets

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

WINNIPEG — His sometimes-struggling netminder just needed more run support, Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel said after a 3-1 loss in Dallas on Tuesday. Well, it took awhile, but Connor Hellebuyck finally got that support to the tune of four goals. Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots fired at him in Winnipeg’s 4-0 victory over the ... Read More »

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Surprise! Shohei Ohtani strikes out against Athletics’ position player

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had quite a game on his bobblehead night. Two home runs, six runs. Then Jhonny Pereda struck him out. The Athletics’ backup catcher faced Ohtani in the eighth inning Thursday night. Pereda gave up three straight hits against the bottom of the Dodgers’ order. With Los Angeles leading 17-2, ... Read More »

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Phoenix hosts Seattle for season opener

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

Seattle Storm at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mercury -2.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Mercury host the Seattle Storm for the season opener. Phoenix finished 10-10 in Western Conference action and 10-10 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Mercury shot 43.9% from the field and 32.6% ... Read More »

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New York hosts Las Vegas to begin season

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Liberty -4.5; over/under is 168.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty host the Las Vegas Aces for the season opener. New York went 16-4 at home a season ago while going 32-8 overall. The Liberty averaged 15.8 points off ... Read More »

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Fever begin season at home against the Sky

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever Indianapolis; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fever -7; over/under is 166 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Fever host the Chicago Sky in the season opener. Indiana finished 11-9 in Eastern Conference games and 12-8 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Fever allowed opponents to score 87.7 points per ... Read More »

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Knicks try to secure series win over the Celtics

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -2.5; over/under is 210 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over ... Read More »

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‘Everybody stepping up’: Jets stay alive with dominant 4-0 win over Stars in Game 5

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry believes the Winnipeg Jets found another gear on Thursday that was driven by a powerful emotion. “Desperation,” the Jets captain said. Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice, Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist and Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves to help Winnipeg avoid elimination with a 4-0 victory over the Dallas ... Read More »

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Strawther provides spark off the bench, even loses a tooth, as Nuggets force Game 7 against Thunder

By Canadian Press on May 16th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one. Playing meaningful extended minutes for first time in the series, the Denver Nuggets guard provided a spark off the bench as he scored all 15 of his points in the second half Thursday ... Read More »

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