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Man United heading to Asia for postseason tour to help raise ‘significant’ revenue
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s players will travel to Asia after their final Premier League match for the club’s first ever postseason tour, with officials citing the need for “significant additional revenue” as one reason. Following the home game against Aston Villa on May 25, United will fly to play games in Kuala Lumpur ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Numbers: How this might be the weakest bottom three in Premier League history
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
It seems like it’s never been harder for promoted teams to stay in the Premier League. It looks fairly certain that the three promoted teams will be relegated to the Championship after just one season for the second straight year. That’s never previously happened in the Premier League era (since 1992). Last season, it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two courts: NCAA’s present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same day
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The final buzzer in San Antonio closed a drama that ended with confetti and Gator chomps — a thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators that reminded us all of what’s so good about the games these college athletes play. In another court — a few hours earlier and 1,700 miles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton and St. Louis meet in Western Conference play
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (43-29-7, in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (44-28-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues square off in Western Conference action. Edmonton has a 23-12-3 record in home games and a 44-28-5 record overall. The Oilers are 10th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle brings 3-game win streak into matchup against Utah
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Seattle Kraken (34-38-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (35-30-12, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Hockey Club -242, Kraken +198; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Utah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild host the Sharks after overtime win
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (20-47-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (42-29-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Minnesota Wild after the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime. Minnesota is 42-29-7 overall and 20-17-2 in home games. The Wild have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia looks to break road losing streak, visits New York
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers (31-37-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (36-34-7, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will attempt to break a six-game road skid when they take on the New York Rangers. New York has an 11-11-1 record in Metropolitan Division games and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals host the Dodgers on 3-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (9-3) vs. Washington Nationals (4-6) Washington; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski (0-0); Nationals: Brad Lord (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, zero strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -181, Nationals +152; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers trying to extend a three-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets host the Marlins, aim to continue home win streak
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Miami Marlins (5-5) vs. New York Mets (7-3) New York; Tuesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Connor Gillispie (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Mets: Clay Holmes (0-1, 2.89 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -282, Marlins +228; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will try ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers host the Yankees on home winning streak
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
New York Yankees (6-4) vs. Detroit Tigers (6-4) Detroit; Tuesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Carrasco (1-0, 7.36 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (0-2, 5.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -171, Yankees +144; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers play in game 2 of series
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Texas Rangers (8-3, first in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (8-5, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Patrick Corbin (0-0); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (1-1, 6.97 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, eight strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -157, Rangers +133; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs ... Read More »
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