National Sports
Conway’s first test century in over 2 years boosts New Zealand’s lead over Zimbabwe
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Devon Conway overcame his patchy form in test cricket with his first hundred in over two years as New Zealand eyed an imposing lead against Zimbabwe in the second test on Friday. Conway moved to a flawless 140 not out and Henry Nicholls was unbeaten on 41 at lunch on Day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On Football: Cowboys can’t afford to let Micah Parsons’ contract dispute linger into the season
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Jerry Jones is known for dragging contract negotiations so it’s no surprise Micah Parsons is just the latest Dallas Cowboys star player to have to wait on a new deal. Dak Prescott had to play on the franchise tag in 2020 after being unable to reach agreement on an extension, and he didn’t get another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bronze statue of Tom Brady to be unveiled before Patriots’ exhibition opener
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots’ record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team. Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. During a star-studded Patriots Hall of Fame induction last June, at which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in contention for Crystal Palace match after recovering from injury
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Alexis Mac Allister will be in Liverpool’s squad for Sunday’s Community Shield match against Crystal Palace. The Argentina international missed some of Liverpool’s preseason preparations when recovering from injury. But he played in the last two friendlies against Yokohama F. Marinos and Atletico Madrid and will be in contention to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets look to stop road skid, play the Brewers
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
New York Mets (63-52, second in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (70-44, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (7-3, 2.31 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (3-0, 2.22 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -127, Mets +107; over/under is 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees host the Astros to start 3-game series
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Houston Astros (64-51, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (61-54, third in the AL East) New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.47 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 155 strikeouts); Yankees: Cam Schlittler (1-2, 4.58 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -120, Yankees +101; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guerrero leads Blue Jays against the Dodgers after 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (68-48, first in the AL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (66-49, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (2-1, 4.39 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (5-2, 3.29 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -149, Blue Jays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels aim to end road skid, face the Tigers
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Los Angeles Angels (55-60, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (66-50, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (11-3, 2.18 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 181 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -339, Angels +270; over/under is 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox take on the Guardians in first of 3-game series
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Cleveland Guardians (59-55, second in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (42-73, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Tanner Bibee (7-9, 4.44 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 112 strikeouts); White Sox: Aaron Civale (3-6, 3.99 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -165, White Sox +140; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants host Washington Nationals, look to stop home losing streak
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Washington Nationals (45-69, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (58-57, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (8-6, 4.89 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Giants: Kai-Wei Teng (0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, four strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants take on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners host the Rays, try to extend home win streak
By Canadian Press on August 8th, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays (57-59, fourth in the AL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (63-53, second in the AL West) Seattle; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen (9-5, 2.81 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (8-6, 3.22 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 115 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -131, Rays +109; over/under is 7 ... Read More »
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