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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 »
Be the first to comment!Frankfurt signs Japan winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League return
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo EkitikĂ© as it prepares to return to the Champions League. Doan joins on a five-year contract from fellow German club Freiburg, where he was top scorer with 10 goals as the team placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mboko continues dream run against Osaka in National Bank Open final
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko will take centre court once again in tonight’s National Bank Open final. The Canadian tennis sensation faces four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the WTA 1000 tournament’s title game at IGA Stadium after rallying for a thrilling comeback in last night’s semifinal. Mboko saved a match point, battled from one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas takes on New York, seeks to break 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on August 7th, 2025
New York Liberty (19-10, 11-3 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (8-22, 3-12 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings aims to stop its three-game losing streak when the Wings play New York Liberty. The Wings have gone 5-10 in home games. Dallas ranks seventh in the WNBA with 25.6 defensive ... Read More »
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