National Sports
Top Ethiopian runner faces a last-minute legal fight to race at the worlds
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji faces a last-minute legal fight over an alleged missed doping test which could bar her from the world championships two days before her first race. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which oversees doping cases, said on Thursday it’s filed an appeal against an Ethiopian ruling which cleared Welteji ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Racial abuse of Black players spikes early in European soccer season
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
The Premier League season wasn’t even 30 minutes old when Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator. The same weekend, a German Cup match was stopped after Schalke midfielder Christopher Antwi-Adjei said he was racially abused at a throw-in. In Italy, Juventus condemned racist abuse targeting U.S. player Weston McKennie as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayer Leverkusen starts again with a new coach after two games under Ten Hag
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Talk about a tricky first game. After Erik ten Hag lasted just two Bundesliga games as Bayer Leverkusen coach, his replacement Kasper Hjulmand ‘s debut is a Friday night clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, the main contender to take Leverkusen’s place as Bayern Munich’s chief challenger. Once Hjulmand gets through that, there’s the small matter of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thuram brothers go head-to-head in Juventus-Inter and Vardy to make Cremonese debut
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
ROME (AP) — The Thuram brothers meet when Juventus hosts Inter Milan on Saturday in Serie A. The Derby d’Italia will also mark the debut of the refcam in the Italian league, with the match official wearing a small video camera to provide viewers at home with an on-field look. Marcus Thuram, a forward at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets aim to end slide in game against the Phillies
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
New York Mets (76-70, second in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (86-60, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (9-5, 3.72 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 140 strikeouts); Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (13-6, 4.01 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 190 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets enter the matchup against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays take on the Astros with series tied 1-1
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Houston Astros (79-67, first in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (83-62, first in the AL East) Toronto; Thursday, 3:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (1-2, 4.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (9-10, 3.63 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 162 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox and Rays meet in series rubber match
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays (72-73, fourth in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (56-90, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Ian Seymour (3-1, 2.89 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); White Sox: Shane Smith (5-7, 3.95 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 118 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox and Tampa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates take road skid into matchup with the Orioles
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates (64-82, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (68-77, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Johan Oviedo (2-0, 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Orioles: Cade Povich (3-7, 5.16 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 103 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to stop their three-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies head into matchup with the Padres on losing streak
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Colorado Rockies (40-106, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (79-67, second in the NL West) San Diego; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: McCade Brown (0-3, 12.54 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, six strikeouts); Padres: Randy Vasquez (4-6, 3.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 62 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies enter the matchup with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marsee leads Marlins against the Nationals following 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Washington Nationals (60-85, fifth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (67-79, third in the NL East) Miami; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (0-0); Marlins: Ryan Weathers (0-0) BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals after Jakob Marsee had four hits against the Nationals on Wednesday. Miami is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners play the Angels on home winning streak
By Canadian Press on September 11th, 2025
Los Angeles Angels (69-77, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (78-68, second in the AL West) Seattle; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Jose Soriano (10-10, 4.07 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 148 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryce Miller (4-5, 5.53 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 53 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners host the Los Angeles Angels ... Read More »
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