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Semenyo thanks soccer community for its support after alleged racial abuse by fan at Anfield
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo thanked his teammates, Liverpool’s players and the soccer community as a whole for the “overwhelming messages of support” he received after reporting that he was racially abused by a fan during the Premier League’s season opener at Anfield. Police have launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isak left out of Newcastle squad for Premier League game at Aston Villa
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday. The 25-year-old Sweden striker is at odds with the club as he tries to push for a move to defending champion Liverpool. Newcastle coach Eddie Howe was widely expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse pursues fourth Plate win but third with filly
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
TORONTO — No Time and trainer Mark Casse have history on their side Saturday. No Time is the lone filly in the 13-horse field for the $1-million King’s Plate, which will be run at Woodbine Racetrack. The early 7-2 favourite is looking to become the third filly in four years to claim the first jewel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan’s alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool’s stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season. The incident occurred Friday night at Anfield when Semenyo, who is Black, reported the abuse to referee Anthony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets head into matchup against the Mariners on losing streak
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (68-55, second in the AL West) vs. New York Mets (64-58, second in the NL East) New York; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Bryan Woo (10-6, 2.96 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 145 strikeouts); Mets: Nolan McLean (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -129, Mets +109; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox look to end 5-game road losing streak, play the Royals
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Chicago White Sox (44-78, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (61-61, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 107 strikeouts); Royals: Michael Lorenzen (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -181, White Sox +151; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants host the Rays on 6-game home slide
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays (60-63, fourth in the AL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (59-63, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Adrian Houser (6-4, 2.84 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Giants: Justin Verlander (1-9, 4.62 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 87 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -130, Rays +110; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Twins
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Detroit Tigers (72-52, first in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (57-65, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (11-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Twins: Zebby Matthews (3-4, 5.11 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -133, Twins +113; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves aim to keep win streak going against the Guardians
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Atlanta Braves (54-68, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (63-58, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (3-3, 5.03 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Guardians: Slade Cecconi (5-5, 4.11 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -116, Braves -104; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Texas Rangers (61-62, third in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (72-51, first in the AL East) Toronto; Saturday, 3:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Patrick Corbin (6-8, 4.00 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Eric Lauer (7-2, 2.82 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -152, Rangers +127; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates bring 1-0 series lead over Cubs into game 2
By Canadian Press on August 16th, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates (52-71, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (68-53, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-4, 4.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -230, Pirates +188; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
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