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Surging Guardians complete sweep with 3-1 win over slumping Tigers in Tarik Skubal’s return
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Jose Ramirez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning after Tarik Skubal was replaced and the surging Cleveland Guardians swept the slumping Detroit Tigers with a 3-1 win on Thursday. Cleveland has won seven straight to close within 3 1/2 games of the AL Central-leading Tigers with a little more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Ducks and Beavers meet Saturday before long-running rivalry takes a hiatus
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
After Saturday’s game between Oregon and Oregon State, a storied rivalry that dates back more than a century will go on hiatus. But perhaps not for long. The Beavers will visit the No. 6 Ducks at Autzen Stadium in the 129th meeting between the two former Pac-12 rivals. The only time the series has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonah Tong bounces back as Mets take series from Padres with 6-1 victory in finale
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonah Tong threw five encouraging innings and earned the win Thursday afternoon for the New York Mets, who lengthened their lead in the race for the final National League playoff spot with a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Pete Alonso homered for the fourth straight game, Brandon Nimmo also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire after the 2025 season
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire after the 2025 season. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens forward Laine arrives at camp healthy and confident
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
BROSSARD — Patrik Laine heard Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis say that we “might” see his best version this season. The Finnish winger prefers to drop the qualifier. “We will see the best version,” Laine said Thursday as the team began on-ice sessions at training camp. “There’s no question about that.” The reason for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chandler Simpson’s hot streak continues as Baz, Rays blank the Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chandler Simpson had his second straight three-hit game and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Thursday to split their series. Toronto’s magic number to clinch a postseason spot remained at three. The AL East leaders have lost two straight following a six-game winning streak. Shane Baz (10-12) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ducks GM Verbeek says center Mason McTavish’s holdout as training camp begins is ‘disappointing’
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Center Mason McTavish is not in training camp with the Anaheim Ducks amid a contract dispute, and general manager Pat Verbeek says it’s ”disappointing” to begin preparations for a new season without the key forward. The 22-year-old McTavish is a restricted free agent, but he has not been able to agree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB places restrictions on offseason evaluations in attempt to slow injury rate among prospects
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Major League Baseball is instituting moratorium periods on when teams can evaluate U.S.-based amateur draft prospects in an attempt to slow injuries among young players. According to a memo MLB sent general managers, assistant general managers and scouting directors Thursday, teams won’t be able to scout or evaluate those high school players from Oct. 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Argo Bethel-Thompson leads Alouettes into BMO Field on Friday night
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
TORONTO — A familiar face stands in the way of Wynton McManis and the Toronto Argonauts moving into a tie for second place in the CFL’s East Division standings. Toronto (5-8) hosts Montreal (6-7) in a key matchup Friday night. Making the start for the Alouettes will be McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who spent five seasons with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin De Bruyne’s Man City return lasts only 26 minutes due to Napoli red card
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne’s Manchester City return was cut short Thursday when the Napoli midfielder was substituted after only 26 minutes following a red card for teammate Giovanni Di Lorenzo. De Bruyne was sacrificed as coach Antonio Conte reorganized his team after going down to 10 men. The City great was making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams defense to face Eagles’ controversial ‘tush push’ play
By Canadian Press on September 18th, 2025
Los Angeles Rams (2-0) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Rams 2-0; Eagles 1-1 Series record: Eagles lead 25-20-1. Last meeting: Eagles beat the Rams 28-22 in the NFC playoffs last January 19 in Philadelphia. Last week: Rams beat Titans 33-19; Eagles ... Read More »
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