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Twins hit hard reset with 9 pre-deadline trades, happy with haul yet still high on for-sale club
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
The franchise in Minnesota has been for sale since last fall. This week, the Twins sold the roster. With nine trades, including seven over the final five hours before the deadline on Thursday, the Twins stunningly jettisoned nearly 40% of their team — including Carlos Correa and four high-leverage relievers who were all at least ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court ruled on Friday that the decisions of world soccer’s governing body FIFA can be challenged outside Switzerland, opening up a system that currently binds athletes, officials and clubs to accept verdicts there. A statement from the European Court of Justice said that tribunals in the 27 EU ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernando Alonso in doubt for Hungarian Grand Prix as he misses practice with injury
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Fernando Alonso will miss the first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday because of a back injury and could be in doubt for the race itself. Aston Martin said in a post on X that the two-time Formula 1 champion “has been managing a muscular injury in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piastri has ‘confidence’ in his F1 title shot as he returns to Hungary, where he got his 1st win
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Some Formula 1 races live in the memory because of thrilling action, some for controversy, some even for being so dull they forced a rule change. And then there’s Oscar Piastri’s first F1 win, the benchmark for sheer awkwardness. Piastri is happy to be back in Hungary this week, but his breakthrough victory there last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albies leads Braves against the Reds after 4-hit outing
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Atlanta Braves (46-62, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (57-53, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 12:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (4-7, 6.29 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 73 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (8-8, 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -143, Braves +120; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
New York Yankees (60-49, second in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (52-55, third in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (11-7, 3.18 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 147 strikeouts); Marlins: Janson Junk (5-2, 3.28 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -170, Marlins +142; over/under is 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets come into matchup with the Giants on losing streak
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
San Francisco Giants (54-55, third in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (62-47, first in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Robbie Ray (9-5, 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Mets: David Peterson (7-4, 2.83 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 101 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -141, Giants +118; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers look to continue win streak, play the Phillies
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Detroit Tigers (64-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (61-47, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (6-10, 4.51 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (8-4, 2.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -155, Tigers +129; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners bring 1-0 series lead over Rangers into game 2
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Texas Rangers (57-53, third in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (58-52, second in the AL West) Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 4.09 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Mariners: Logan Gilbert (3-4, 3.36 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 105 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -173, Rangers +145; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals play the Brewers in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (64-44, first in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (44-64, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (7-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.99 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -155, Nationals +129; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians take on the Twins in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on August 1st, 2025
Minnesota Twins (51-57, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (54-54, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (10-5, 2.82 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Guardians: Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.51 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -119, Twins -101; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
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