Several France players were seen hyping up Ousmane Dembele as he collected his Man of the Match award for his performance against Portugal. France were perfect from the spot as they beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties to set up a semi final against Spain. It was an even game with Portugal arguably having the better…
The Calgary Flames have officially entered a new era, embarking on a much-needed rebuild. With a solid plan and clear direction for the future, fans are thrilled about what’s ahead. The focus now is on prioritizing young talent by acquiring draft capital and prospects. GM Craig Conroy did commendable work last season in dealing with…
Welcome back to Top of the Order, where every Tuesday and Friday I’ll be starting your baseball day with some news, notes, and thoughts about the game we love. With less than four weeks to go until the July 30 trade deadline, now’s a great time to start taking a lay of the land and…
The 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024) has been an exciting tournament so far, with a total of 100 goals scored in the Round of 16 fixtures. This averages out to 2.28 goals per game. As a football journalist, it’s important to recognize the players who have been instrumental in creating scoring opportunities for their teammates….
Uruguay was one of the dominant teams during this group stage at the 2024 Copa America. Marcelo Bielsa and his team won all three matches and secured a perfect nine points, but there were also players who displayed their quality talent. WhoScored.com highlighted two players who have been pivotal players for Uruguay during the group…
Reigning European champions Real Madrid are reportedly looking to lighten their squad this summer. They are open to shipping three players off in the coming weeks — one on loan and two permanently. Los Blancos are known for their ruthless transfer dealings. They have not held any player against their will or hesitated to ship…
Taylor Fritz vs. Arthur Rinderknech at the French Open was one of the more contentious matches of the 2023 tennis season. There was not any particularly bad blood between the two competitors, but the French crowd–in typical French crowd fashion–made sure to get behind its home player. And when it comes to the fans at…
MT1000 Mont-Tremblant While most of the Canadian ITF Masters events this year have been dominated by the host nation, the MT1000 Mont-Tremblant ITF Cup saw a heavy international presence and many foreign players taking home the hardware. However, the Canadian contingent still came out on top, winning 25 of the 42 competitions in Quebec. Notably,…
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the Tampa Bay Rays. Scouting reports were compiled with information provided by industry sources as well as our own observations. This is the fourth year we’re delineating between two anticipated relief roles, the abbreviations for which you’ll see in…
It’s set to be another important summer transfer window for Barcelona, as the Catalan giants continue to try and get themselves back on their feet. The club are still fighting against Financial Fair Play, due in no small part to the mess they were left in by the previous president, Josep Maria Bartmomeu, and his…
