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Slot avoids talk of Premier League title, Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arne Slot says he’s not thinking about Liverpool clinching the Premier League title on Sunday. The Dutchman would join a small group of coaches to win the title in their first year in charge at a new club. “The honest answer is no, but I’m not sure if you believe me,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the streaking Los Angeles Clippers open the playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body this year, no longer relegated to watching from the sideline when the Los Angeles Clippers begin the postseason. After appearing in just two playoff games over the last two years, the 33-year-old two-time Finals MVP is healthy and looking like his old self ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAF fines its president’s club $100,000 after African Champions League fan disorder
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — CAF fined its president’s club $100,000 after violent fan clashes at an African Champions League game between two teams that are going to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Mamelodi Sundowns, owned by Patrice Motsepe — a South African mining billionaire and FIFA vice president – breached safety and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars and Avalanche square off to begin the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -124, Stars +104; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Stars host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche to begin the Western Conference first round. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals aim to stop road skid, face the Tigers
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Kansas City Royals (8-12, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (11-8, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Cole Ragans (1-0, 2.28 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Tigers: Jackson Jobe (1-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -140, Tigers +118; over/under is 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Rangers
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (14-6, second in the NL West) vs. Texas Rangers (12-7, first in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 1.23 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Rangers: Jacob Anthony deGrom (0-0, 4.30 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -143, Rangers +120; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles host the Reds in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (9-10, third in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (8-10, fourth in the AL East) Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (1-0, 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, five strikeouts); Orioles: Cade Povich (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -155, Reds +130; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Phillies
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Miami Marlins (8-10, third in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (11-8, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy (Montero) Alcantara (2-0, 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (1-1, 4.07 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -217, Marlins +179; over/under is 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates host the Guardians to start 3-game series
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Cleveland Guardians (9-9, second in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (8-12, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Luis Ortiz (1-2, 6.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (1-2, 6.23 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -134, Pirates +113; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets play the Cardinals leading series 1-0
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals (9-10, fourth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (12-7, first in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (0-2, 9.00 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Mets: David Peterson (1-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -171, Cardinals +143; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks take road win streak into game against the Cubs
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks (12-7, fourth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (12-9, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Corbin Brian Burnes (0-1, 5.28 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (0-0, 1.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, seven strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -130, Cubs +109; over/under is 11 ... Read More »
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