National Sports
100th running of the Hambletonian marks a century of the biggest event in harness racing
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Growing up in a family of horsemen in Ontario, John Campbell knew how prestigious the Hambletonian was. Then he saw good friend Ray Remmen win the first to take place at the Meadowlands in 1981. “It was beyond a big deal,” Campbell said. “It was something special.” On Saturday, the biggest event in harness racing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stand-in England captain Ollie Pope puts India into bat in fifth cricket test at The Oval
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Stand-in England captain Ollie Pope won the toss and put India into bat in the fifth and final cricket test at The Oval on Thursday. Pope is leading the England team in the absence of Ben Stokes, who is absent with a sore shoulder and has been replaced in the side by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leverkusen striker Schick dismisses team’s title chances after Xhaka becomes latest to leave
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick says his team is not capable of fighting for the German Bundesliga title without new signings, after Granit Xhaka joined a string of title-winning players to leave the club. Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is faced with an even bigger rebuild as Leverkusen’s new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners take on the Rangers in first of 4-game series
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Texas Rangers (57-52, third in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (57-52, second in the AL West) Seattle; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Kumar Rocker (4-4, 5.73 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Mariners: George Kirby (5-5, 4.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -161, Rangers +135; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees play the Rays leading series 2-1
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays (54-55, fourth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (59-49, second in the AL East) New York; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ryan Pepiot (6-8, 3.42 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 124 strikeouts); Yankees: Marcus Stroman (2-2, 6.09 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -127, Rays +106; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds host the Braves to open 3-game series
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Atlanta Braves (45-62, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (57-52, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Carlos Carrasco (0-0); Reds: Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.09 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -161, Braves +135; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ferrari renews team principal Fred Vasseur’s contract despite a difficult F1 season
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ferrari handed team principal Fred Vasseur a new contract on Thursday in a sign of “trust in Fred’s leadership” following speculation about his future, with the Italian team yet to win a Formula 1 race in 2025. In an announcement ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Ferrari said the new deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ionescu leads New York against Connecticut after 31-point game
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
New York Liberty (17-9, 10-2 Eastern Conference) at Connecticut Sun (4-21, 2-7 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty plays the Connecticut Sun after Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points in the Liberty’s 100-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Sun have gone 2-7 against Eastern Conference teams. Connecticut ranks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas hosts Indiana after Bueckers’ 21-point performance
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Indiana Fever (15-12, 9-7 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (8-20, 3-12 Western Conference) Dallas; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings hosts the Indiana Fever after Paige Bueckers scored 21 points in the Dallas Wings’ 88-85 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The Wings have gone 5-9 in home games. Dallas is seventh in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas leads Phoenix against Atlanta after 32-point performance
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Phoenix Mercury (16-10, 9-7 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (16-11, 9-6 Eastern Conference) College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury visits the Atlanta Dream after Alyssa Thomas scored 32 points in the Mercury’s 107-101 loss to the Indiana Fever. The Dream are 8-4 on their home court. Atlanta is 6- when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Ogwumike’s 26-point game
By Canadian Press on July 31st, 2025
Los Angeles Sparks (11-15, 3-11 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (16-11, 9-6 Western Conference) Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Seattle Storm hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Nneka Ogwumike scored 26 points in the Seattle Storm’s 101-85 win over the Connecticut Sun. The Storm’s record in Western Conference games is 9-6. Seattle ranks ... Read More »
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