August 25th, 2025

National Sports

Connecticut faces Washington, looks to end road skid

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

Connecticut Sun (6-27, 4-9 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (16-18, 8-7 Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mystics -6; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun will aim to end its 13-game road skid when the Sun visit Washington Mystics. The Mystics have gone 8-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington is ... Read More »

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Chicago hosts Seattle after Ogwumike’s 24-point performance

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

Seattle Storm (17-18, 9-11 Western Conference) at Chicago Sky (8-25, 2-14 Eastern Conference) Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm visits the Chicago Sky after Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points in the Storm’s 85-82 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. The Sky are 5-12 in home games. Chicago has a 5-18 record in games ... Read More »

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Atlanta visits Las Vegas after Wilson’s 34-point outing

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

Atlanta Dream (22-12, 11-6 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (21-14, 13-8 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas Aces hosts the Atlanta Dream after A’ja Wilson scored 34 points in the Las Vegas Aces’ 106-87 victory over the Dallas Wings. The Aces are 12-5 on their home court. Las ... Read More »

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Minnesota takes on New York, looks for 5th straight road win

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

Minnesota Lynx (28-5, 17-2 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (21-13, 11-3 Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lynx -1; over/under is 167 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Lynx take on New York Liberty. The Liberty have gone 13-4 ... Read More »

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Burton and the Valkyries host conference foe Phoenix

By Canadian Press on August 18th, 2025

Phoenix Mercury (20-13, 10-8 Western Conference) at Golden State Valkyries (18-16, 7-10 Western Conference) San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Veronica Burton and the Golden State Valkyries host Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. The Valkyries have gone 7-10 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State has an 8-13 record against teams above .500. ... Read More »

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Photo highlights as Players’ Weekend returns with custom bats and cleats supporting charities

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

Players’ Weekend returns this season, with hitters showcasing individuality through custom bat designs, while also supporting charities. Along with the bats, players can use personalized cleats and other creative flourishes. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ AP MLB: https://www.apnews.com/hub/MLB Associated Press, The Associated Press... Read More »

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Mariners OF Victor Robles ejected from Triple-A game after throwing bat at pitcher

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a minor league game on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and tossed his bat at the pitcher. Las Vegas starter Joey Estes’ first pitch to Robles in the third inning was ... Read More »

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Cal Raleigh hits 47th homer, closing in on Salvador Perez’s catcher record

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cal Raleigh autographed a toilet seat for one fan, along with the scores of baseballs and other paraphernalia “The Big Dumper” signed for shrieking Little Leaguers. Raleigh gave the kids a real treat hours later. The Seattle Mariners slugger socked his 47th homer of the season to boost his major league ... Read More »

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Caleb Williams leads Bears to 38-0 preseason win over Bills

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time, connecting with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. After sitting out a 24-24 tie with Miami last week, Williams came out firing ... Read More »

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José Artur scores in stoppage time to rally Dynamo to 1-1 draw with Whitecaps

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — JosĂ© Artur found the net for the first time this season when he scored in second-half stoppage time to rally the Houston Dynamo to a 1-1 draw on Sunday night. Brian White scored his team-high 13th goal of the season six minutes into the match on a penalty kick to ... Read More »

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Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson’s offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason

By Canadian Press on August 17th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time, connecting with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 36-yard touchdown on the opening drive as the Chicago Bears cruised to 38-0 preseason victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. After sitting out a 24-24 tie with Miami last week, Williams came out firing ... Read More »

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