National Sports
Swiss prosecutors end 10-year FIFA case against Blatter and Platini
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss federal prosecutors finally ended their case against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini on Thursday after 10 years and acquittals after two trials. The office of Switzerland’s attorney general said it would not appeal against acquittals for both men in March at an appeal court. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees take 4-game win streak into matchup with the White Sox
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
New York Yankees (73-60, third in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (48-85, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Will Warren (7-6, 4.47 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 146 strikeouts); White Sox: Davis Martin (5-9, 3.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will attempt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets take on the Marlins on home winning streak
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Miami Marlins (62-71, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (72-61, second in the NL East) New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Adam Mazur (0-0); Mets: Clay Holmes (11-6, 3.60 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Miami Marlins looking to continue a five-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros play the Rockies in series rubber match
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Colorado Rockies (38-95, fifth in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (73-60, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (3-13, 5.31 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 91 strikeouts); Astros: Jason Alexander (4-1, 4.59 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 38 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies play on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers play the Diamondbacks with 2-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks (65-69, fourth in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (83-51, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Nabil Crismatt (1-0, 1.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Brewers: Jose Quintana (10-4, 3.32 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 75 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers play the Arizona Diamondbacks with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devers leads Giants against the Cubs after 4-hit outing
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Chicago Cubs (76-57, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (65-68, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.03 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (12-9, 3.13 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 180 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants play the Chicago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies head into matchup with the Braves on losing streak
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Atlanta Braves (61-72, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (76-57, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Cal Quantrill (4-11, 5.51 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (2-7, 6.52 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 62 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies play the Atlanta Braves after losing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles bring home losing streak into matchup against the Red Sox
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Boston Red Sox (74-60, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (60-73, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (14-5, 2.38 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 207 strikeouts); Orioles: Cade Povich (2-7, 5.13 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates play the Cardinals leading series 2-1
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates (59-75, fifth in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (65-69, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Thursday, 2:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (4-2, 2.70 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (6-10, 5.17 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 81 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 2-1 advantage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future of Sport in Canada Commission to deliver first report on athlete safety gaps
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada will get its first look today at a national report examining how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport, and where protections for athletes are falling short. The Future of Sport in Canada Commission, created by the federal government in 2023 after athletes spoke out about systemic abuse, is led by commissioner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenagers shining for Liverpool and Arsenal ahead of meeting of the Premier League title rivals
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
A 15-year-old still on summer vacation from school won a penalty for Arsenal on his Premier League debut. A 16-year-old scored a last-gasp winner for Liverpool in his first match in the top division. Kids are being given a chance by England’s top teams at the start of this season — and they are making ... Read More »
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