August 25th, 2025

National Sports

Wayne Rooney ‘disappointed’ with Tom Brady over work ethic comments in documentary

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — England soccer great Wayne Rooney has some beef with Tom Brady after some pointed comments by the NFL superstar in a fly-on-the-wall documentary. Brady became a minority owner of English club Birmingham City in 2023 and was involved in a docuseries — “Built in Birmingham” — that went behind the scenes at ... Read More »

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Champions League winner PSG may find it harder to defend the French title

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain lost only twice in Ligue 1 last season and benefited from a lack of domestic rivalry to also embark on a victorious Champions League campaign. This French season might be more difficult for coach Luis Enrique and PSG. Marseille and Monaco are determined to mount credible title challenges after strong ... Read More »

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Tottenham condemns racist abuse of Mathys Tel after UEFA Super Cup

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has slammed the “cowards” who racially abused French forward Mathys Tel after the team’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in the UEFA Super Cup. The 20-year-old Tel, who is Black, was one of two Tottenham players who failed to convert their penalties as they lost the shootout 4-3 ... Read More »

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Phillies visit the Nationals to begin 4-game series

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies (69-51, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (48-72, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (11-5, 4.20 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 151 strikeouts); Nationals: Brad Lord (3-6, 3.28 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -211, Nationals +174; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »

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Tigers visit the Twins to begin 4-game series

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Detroit Tigers (70-52, first in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (57-63, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (11-3, 2.35 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 187 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (4-7, 5.16 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 82 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -216, Twins +179; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks take on the Rockies after Marte’s 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks (59-62, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (32-88, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Thursday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (4-7, 5.68 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 105 strikeouts); Rockies: Bradley Blalock (1-3, 7.89 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 22 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -177, Rockies +148; over/under is 12 runs ... Read More »

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Orioles and Mariners meet with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Seattle Mariners (67-54, second in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (54-66, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Evans (6-4, 4.96 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (9-5, 4.24 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -133, Orioles +111; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »

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Mets and Braves play with series tied 1-1

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Atlanta Braves (52-68, fourth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (64-56, second in the NL East) New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (4-9, 6.12 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (7-4, 2.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -192, Braves +159; over/under is ... Read More »

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Blue Jays and Cubs play to determine series winner

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Chicago Cubs (68-51, second in the NL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (70-51, first in the AL East) Toronto; Thursday, 3:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Matthew Boyd (11-5, 2.45 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 121 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (2-2, 4.21 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 49 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -113, Blue Jays -106; over/under ... Read More »

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Marsee leads Marlins against the Guardians after 4-hit game

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

Miami Marlins (58-62, third in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (62-57, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Edward Cabrera (6-5, 3.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 114 strikeouts); Guardians: Tanner Bibee (8-9, 4.53 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 119 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -145, Marlins +121; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »

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Champions League winner PSG may find it harder to defend the French title this season

By Canadian Press on August 14th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain dominated Ligue 1 last season, losing only two games as it benefited from a lack of domestic rivalry to also embark on a victorious Champions League campaign. But things might prove more difficult for coach Luis Enrique and his PSG team this season, because Marseille and Monaco are determined to ... Read More »

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