After a podcast preface by Ben Lindbergh about Mike Trout’s knee injury (sigh), Ben and Meg Rowley banter (4:19) about a weekend White Sox sweep, the overdue news that Nike is supposedly fixing the much-maligned MLB uniforms, follow-ups about rule rollbacks, ballplayer dirt ingestion, the “group Maddux,” and promotion/relegation, and the Twins’ summer sausage. Then…
It’s draft week, and our latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft features multiple trades in the top five picks involving quarterback-needy teams.
1. Kansas is ranked at the top of this list because of the return of key players like Hunter Dickinson, KJ Adams, and Dajuan Harris, as well as new additions from the transfer portal and high school prospects. With improved depth, they are expected to perform better than the previous season. 2. Houston is ranked…
Haji Wright’s March international window was originally supposed to take place with the American forward receiving a slight break from action, but instead its featured Wright excelling for the U.S. men’s national team. Wright came off the bench on Thursday and registered two extra time goals in the Americans’ 3-1 CONCACAF Nations League semifinal win…
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Donald Trump could shape the future of football, why Ivan Toney deserves an England call up for Euro 2024, why Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs…
Coco Gauff met Serena Williams more than a few times, but the first time they met, Serena gave her advice she still remembers. Ever since she broke out as a teenager, the teenage American has been compared to the legendary 23-time Grand Slam champion. The reasons for it are pretty clear, as she’s one of…
Christian Pulisic looked to have played the hero for AC Milan in Serie A play on Sunday until the Rossoneri conceded two late goals in stoppage time at Monza. Pulisic came off the bench, scored one goal, registered one assist and played 45 minutes but Stefano Pioli’s men lost 4-2 at Monza. The U.S. men’s…
2 Another Manchester United game, another vital Scott McTominay goal. The Scottish midfielder has performed something of a Lazarus impression within Erik ten Hag’s squad this season. Despite almost being sold to West Ham in the summer, and the recipient of a deadline day approach by Fulham, McTominay remained at Old Trafford on past September…
The U.S. men’s national team’s showdown with Slovenia on Saturday will provide plenty of first-time opportunities and veteran forward Brian White is one of those players eager to make an impact. White, 27, is one of 17 players seeking their first USMNT caps on Saturday in San Antonio, as Gregg Berhalter’s squad aim for a…
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is singing the praises of teammate Kristaps Porzingis, acknowledging the significant impact the towering 7’4” forward has brought to the team. “KP. [last year], we didn’t have a 7’4 guy that we can throw the ball to when they switch. He can make the right play, score every time. It’s…
