Soccer is a sport fueled by dreams. It all starts with an aspiration: to be on the pitch surrounded by 10 teammates and 11 opponents, observed by thousands of passionate supporters. The seemingly improbable plan begins to take shape when the dreamer enters an academy and starts learning the ropes of the Beautiful Game. The…
(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings came into Week 5 of the 2024 NFL regular season with a perfect record of 4-0 and the distinction of potentially being the best all-around team in the league after the first month of the year. However, the Vikings faced the tough challenge of going overseas to…
One of the big stories of the last couple of days is that Paul Pogba is set to return to professional football. Pogba had been given a four-year drug ban, but he was always training and keeping himself fit because he felt, in private, that he was sure the ban would be reduced. And now…
Leeds United players are busy on international duty but right after their return, they face a difficult test against Burnley in the Championship. Ethan Ampadu, Joe Rodon, Charlie Crew, Wilfried Gnonto, Ilia Gruev, Junior Firpo, Mateo Joseph, Manor Solomon and Ao Tanaka were all busy during the international break representing their country. One of the…
As the NBA Finals loom, Kyrie Irving, poised for his second championship bid with the Dallas Mavericks, addresses LeBron James’ recent comments about him. In a candid moment on the “Mind the Game” podcast with JJ Redick, James expressed both pride and regret regarding Irving’s career trajectory since their days as teammates with the Cleveland…
Who doesn’t love a good trade? Some involve players; some involve draft picks; and some even involve coaches. Every once in a while, you’ll get a wild trade that involves all three. Few things generate more debate in the NFL than trades and their fallout. But what are the most impactful NFL trades of all…
Finals MVP: Tajion Jones (194-G-1999) of ZZ LeidenPlayer of the Year: Dakota Quinn (206-C-1997) of GroningenGuard of the Year: Tajion Jones (194-G-1999) of ZZ LeidenForward of the Year: Brock Gardner (201-F-1997) of ZZ LeidenCenter of the Year: Dakota Quinn (206-C-1997) of GroningenCoach of the Year: Douglas Spradley of ZZ Leiden First Team Tajion…
Following a heavily praised performance in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted their rookie minicamp over the weekend. It was the first chance for Philadelphia’s coaching staff to work with the players that they added in this year’s draft, along with several other players invited to the minicamp. Philadelphia Eagles News Today Eagles…
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals are set with defending champions Manchester City receiving the toughest draw remaining in the competition. Pep Guardiola’s men will square off with Real Madrid in the final eight of the tournament after eliminating Los Blancos from last season’s semifinal round. The Citizens routed Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate last season…
The 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup field is set with all 27 clubs learning their foes ahead of the revamped competition. Houston Dynamo faces St. Louis CITY SC in the lone All-MLS clash of Round One, headlining an intriguing slate of matches. Recent MLS Cup winners Columbus Crew will oppose the winner of the Dynamo-St. Louis…
