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Liverpool and Portugal players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Players from Liverpool and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk arrived carrying a red floral arrangement in the shape of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hong Kong China qualifies for the Rugby World Cup for the first time
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hong Kong China qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong China is only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. It booked a spot in the 2027 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Cries of “It is warm!” rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians jumped into the river — legally — for the first time in more than 100 years. Public swimming was allowed in designated areas of the Seine, including two newly built wooden decks near the Eiffel Tower and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool players join family of Diogo Jota and his brother for funeral held in Portugal
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
GONDOMAR, Portugal (AP) — Liverpool players joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a car crash in Spain. The service will be held at Igreja Matriz church in the Portuguese town of Gondomar, where Jota had a home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How to score $20 Centre Court seats at Wimbledon
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — It might just be the best deal in all of major professional sports: Tennis fans can get a chance to watch stars such as Carlos Alcaraz compete on Centre Court at Wimbledon by forking over just 15 pounds — about $20 at the current exchange rate. That’s instead of Friday’s price of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins look to keep home win streak going, host the Rays
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays (48-40, third in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (42-46, second in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Taj Bradley (0-0); Twins: TBD BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rays -127, Twins +106; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays looking to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Story leads Red Sox against the Nationals after 4-hit performance
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
Boston Red Sox (44-45, fourth in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (37-51, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Walker Buehler (5-6, 6.45 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (5-8, 4.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 62 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -110, Nationals -109; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers play the Marlins leading series 1-0
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (49-39, second in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (39-47, third in the NL East) Miami; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Chad Patrick (3-7, 3.51 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 93 strikeouts); Marlins: Cal Quantrill (3-7, 5.42 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -145, Marlins +121; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees aim to end 5-game road losing streak, play the Mets
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
New York Yankees (48-40, second in the AL East) vs. New York Mets (51-38, second in the NL East) New York; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (9-5, 2.95 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 123 strikeouts); Mets: Frankie Montas (0-1, 6.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 10 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -150, Mets +125; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs play the Cardinals after Busch’s 3-home run game
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals (47-42, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (53-35, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-6, 3.70 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 76 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Pomeranz (2-1, 0.00 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 23 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -132, Cardinals +110; over/under is 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds meet the Phillies with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on July 5th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (46-42, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (51-37, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.52 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (7-2, 2.00 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 67 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -174, Reds +146; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
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