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French Open 2025: Doping cases, lingering lawsuit, players seek more Slam money and more to know
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — With the French Open set to start on Sunday, an argument could be made that the headlines about tennis lately have been as, or more, intriguing off the court — and in the court of law — than on the court of play. There were the high-profile doping bans served by Jannik ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indianapolis celebrates an epic sports weekend with Pacers, Fever and the Indy 500
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drive through the neighborhoods surrounding Indianapolis Motor Speedway and it looks like Christmas in May. Checkered flags and “Welcome race fans” signs on every block. Neatly trimmed lawns decorated with cutout Indy cars, a mock Borg-Warner Trophy, even an inflatable version of the track’s familiar golden, winged logo. Yet the “Racing Capital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-scoring Oilers leaning into defence for third shutout in four playoff games
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers, renowned for goal production, have leaned on their defence lately. The Oilers blanked the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 of the NHL’s Western Conference final Friday to take a 1-1 split home for Sunday’s Game 3 afternoon matinee. Edmonton posted a third shutout in four games and recovered from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA president cites ‘discussions’ for Ronaldo to play in Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Cristiano Ronaldo might play in the Club World Cup because of a unique transfer window. Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr also did not qualify for the tournament, but Infantino suggested that the Portugal star could switch to one of the 32 teams playing in the competition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shubman Gill named India’s new test skipper ahead of England tour
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Shubman Gill was named as India’s new test skipper on Saturday to lead the team on its upcoming five-test tour of England starting June 20. The 25-year-old batter takes over from Rohit Sharma, who last led India against Australia during the Boxing Day test in December. Sharma announced his retirement from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Bruyne might be needed to keep Conte at Serie A champion Napoli
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
ROME (AP) — It’s no secret that Antonio Conte was extremely disappointed when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia left Napoli for Paris Saint-Germain in January. So it might take a big acquisition like Kevin De Bruyne to keep the demanding coach at freshly crowned Serie A champion. De Bruyne is at the top of Napoli’s wish list. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants bring 1-0 series lead over Nationals into game 2
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
San Francisco Giants (30-21, second in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (23-28, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kyle Harrison (0-0, 3.38 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (3-1, 3.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -141, Nationals +119; over/under is 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays host the Blue Jays on home winning streak
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (25-25, third in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (24-26, fourth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (1-1, 4.19 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Rays: Shane Baz (3-3, 5.33 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 48 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rays -119, Blue Jays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Rockies and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
New York Yankees (30-20, first in the AL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (9-42, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Max Fried (6-0, 1.29 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 60 strikeouts); Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-6, 5.68 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -301, Rockies +241; over/under is 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins look to break skid in matchup with the Angels
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
Miami Marlins (19-30, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (25-25, third in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Saturday, 10:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Cal Quantrill (3-4, 6.37 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Angels: Jose Soriano (3-4, 3.57 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 46 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Angels -172, Marlins +143; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners Saturday
By Canadian Press on May 24th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (29-21, first in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (26-25, second in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Bryan Woo (5-1, 2.65 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (3-4, 3.57 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 59 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -120, Mariners +100; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
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