Veteran full-back Kieran Trippier has contradicted his manager Gareth Southgate, refusing to accept tiredness as an excuse for England’s defeat to Spain in the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) final. Trippier claimed the Three Lions were up for the challenge, and they left their all on the pitch against Luis de la Fuente’s champions. England…
Serena Williams has often spoken about the challenges of being a person of color in a predominantly ‘white’ sport. It was a tough experience for her at times. Biases exist everywhere, and everyone grows up with them, consciously or unconsciously. Overcoming biases requires effort and life experience, which most people gradually acquire as they mature….
Jannik Sinner was unwell during his match against Daniil Medvedev at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, and he uncovered details about his issues afterward. The Italian took a medical timeout midway through the match because he was visibly struggling and even went off the court for a while. The medical staff checked his blood pressure, which…
3 Former Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has pinpointed Amad Diallo as the most underrated player he’s ever played with. Amad has endured a stop-start three years at United since he joined the club from Serie A giants Atalanta in an £18.7million deal that could reach £36.3m with add-ons. The forward played on eight occasions…
Copa America: A Battle of Grit and Experience Copa America is one of the most demanding cup competitions on the planet, both physically and psychologically. It starts with psychological warfare in press conferences and extends well into the pitch, with contestants doing everything in their power to unsettle opponents. Additionally, there is the weight of…
(Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) You can’t talk about the New England Patriots without talking about Bill Belichick. The legendary head coach called the shots there for over two decades. And while he grew a close relationship with some of his favorite players, he never had a reputation for being an approachable, open, or…
Former NBA player Matt Barnes, who was part of the Lob City era Clippers for three seasons, says that the team was broken by head coach Doc Rivers after he signed his son Austin to a lucrative contract. Austin Rivers, who averaged between 7 and 9 points per game for the Clippers since joining the…
Milwaukee Bucks faced a setback, falling 121-118 to the Indiana Pacers in overtime in Game 3, with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined due to injury. Adding to their woes, Damian Lillard’s availability is uncertain after he re-aggravated an Achilles injury late in the game. Lillard’s presence was instrumental in Milwaukee’s comeback efforts, scoring 19 of his 28…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has revealed that teammate Harry Maguire played while injured during their FA Cup semi-final clash against Coventry City. United produced a dominant first-half performance that saw them head into the break two goals up. Just 15 minutes after the interval, Bruno Fernandes slotted in the third for United and it seemed…
NEW YORK — The first six days of the men’s NCAA Tournament gave us some thrills and big upsets as expected, but take a look around. It’s a mighty chalky Sweet 16 overall. Only one double-digit seed (NC State) has broken through to the regional semifinals. There isn’t a team from a mid-major conference still…
