July 26th, 2025

National Sports

A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match — just one of hundreds — resonated with so many folks. That she’s 45, for one thing. Only one woman, Martina Navratilova, ever has won a tour-level singles match while older; her last victory came ... Read More »

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Stokes wins the toss again and England chooses to bowl first against India in 4th test

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ben Stokes won his fourth straight toss of the test series against India, and England chose to bowl first at Old Trafford on Wednesday. India made three changes for the fourth test — Sai Sudharsan (for Karun Nair), Shardul Thakur (Nitish Reddy) and test debutant Anshul Kamboj (Akash Deep). England had ... Read More »

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Jannik Sinner rehires the fitness coach he fired for playing a role in his doping case

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

ROME (AP) — Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked player’s doping case. The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team. “Umberto has played an important role in ... Read More »

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Braves and Giants meet in series rubber match

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

San Francisco Giants (53-49, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (44-56, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Justin Verlander (0-8, 5.11 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 67 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (4-7, 3.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 82 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -177, Giants +147; over/under is 8 ... Read More »

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Tigers aim to avoid series sweep against the Pirates

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Detroit Tigers (60-42, first in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (41-61, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Troy Melton (0-0); Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -155, Pirates +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates ... Read More »

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Reds take on the Nationals after Lux’s 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (52-50, third in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (41-60, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Wednesday, 12:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (7-6, 3.33 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 104 strikeouts); Nationals: Mike Soroka (3-7, 5.10 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 77 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -141, Nationals +119; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »

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Dodgers and Twins square off in series rubber match

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Minnesota Twins (49-52, third in the AL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (59-43, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Chris Paddack (3-9, 5.14 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 75 strikeouts); Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow (1-1, 3.10 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 34 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -198, Twins +163; over/under is ... Read More »

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Cubs and Royals play to determine series winner

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Kansas City Royals (49-53, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (60-41, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Wednesday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.94 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (8-3, 3.80 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -147, Royals +123; over/under is 10 ... Read More »

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Guardians take on the Orioles on home winning streak

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Baltimore Orioles (44-56, fifth in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (50-50, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Zach Eflin (0-0); Guardians: Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.84 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -129, Orioles +109; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians, ... Read More »

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Astros aim to keep win streak going against the Diamondbacks

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Houston Astros (59-42, first in the AL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-52, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Wednesday, 3:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Brandon Walter (1-3, 3.66 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (10-6, 4.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -116, Diamondbacks -104; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »

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Schanuel leads Angels against the Mets after 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on July 23rd, 2025

Los Angeles Angels (49-52, fourth in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (58-44, second in the NL East) New York; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Brock Burke (4-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Mets: Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -186, Angels +154; over/under ... Read More »

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