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Canada slips to No. 9 while Spain takes over top spot in latest FIFA women’s rankings
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Canada fell one place to No. 9 while Spain replaced the U.S. atop the FIFA women’s world rankings released Thursday. It marked the third consecutive drop for the Canadian women, who finished 2024 at No. 6. Casey Stoney’s team went 1-1-0 since the last rankings, putting on a poor show in a 3-0 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Months after near-fatal car crash, Michail Antonio’s decade-long West Ham stint comes to an end
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Months after surviving a near-fatal car crash, Michail Antonio is a free agent after West Ham confirmed the forward would not be signing a new contract with the club. Antonio, whose deal expired at the end of last season, has not played a competitive game for West Ham since the accident in December last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham midfielder James Maddison to have surgery on ruptured ACL
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured ACL, Tottenham said Thursday. Maddison was injured during Spurs’ preseason friendly against Newcastle in Seoul. No timeframe was given for his recovery. “His surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not so friendly! Players from Real Betis and Como exchange punches during preseason match in Spain
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — A preseason friendly between Real Betis and Italian club Como got extra heated, with players exchanging punches and sparking a mass scuffle. There were several rough exchanges in the first half of the match in southern Spain on Wednesday, and Betis player Pablo Fornals and Como midfielder Maximo Perrone then got into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US women’s national team knocked off top spot by Spain in FIFA’s latest rankings
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — The U.S. was knocked off the top spot in FIFA’s latest women’s rankings by world champion Spain. Spain regained the No. 1 position despite losing to England in the final of the European Championship last month. The U.S. held the top position since August last year after winning gold at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A year after fame found him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka ‘Pommel Horse Guy,’ is back for more
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The glasses haven’t gone anywhere. And they aren’t going anywhere. The same goes for Stephen Nedoroscik’s hair, which remains a bit of a floppy, curly brown mess. Nor, insists the gymnast who became forever known as “Pommel Horse Guy” after winning a pair of bronze medals in Paris, has his devotion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new steaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its direct-to-consumer service and enhanced app will debut Aug. 21. The announcement coincided with Disney’s quarterly earning report. This week’s expanded deals with the NFL and a new partnership with WWE provides ESPN the more inventory and offerings, which it hopes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals and Athletics meet with series tied 1-1
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Athletics (50-66, fifth in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (45-68, fifth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 12:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jacob Lopez (4-6, 3.99 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 84 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7-11, 5.43 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 77 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Athletics -134, Nationals +112; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards leads Marlins against the Braves following 4-hit performance
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Miami Marlins (56-57, third in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (47-66, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Eury Perez (4-3, 2.70 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Braves: Carlos Carrasco (2-2, 5.68 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 30 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -115, Marlins -105; over/under is 8 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox aim to end 3-game slide, take on the Mariners
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Chicago White Sox (42-72, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (62-53, second in the AL West) Seattle; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Shane Smith (3-7, 4.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Mariners: Logan Gilbert (3-4, 3.45 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 112 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -272, White Sox +219; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates take on the Reds in first of 4-game series
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (60-55, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brady Singer (9-8, 4.36 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 111 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (6-8, 2.02 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 154 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -174, Reds +145; over/under is 7 runs ... Read More »
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