The Key To The USA’s Historic World Cup Rout vs. Paraguay? ‘Just Go And Have Fun’
LOS ANGELES STADIUM — A day before the USA men’s national team produced its most lopsided victory in almost a century’s worth of FIFA World Cup appearances, head coach Mauricio Pochettino mentioned something that felt like a throwaway remark at the time. In their opening match of the 2026 tournament, the USA’s players “need to…
Today in Hockey History: June 13 – The Hockey Writers – Hockey History
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 14 This date in NHL history has seen a lot of memorable moments throughout the decades. The greatest coach in the history of the game went out in style, the youngest first-overall pick was made, and the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed in a…
Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Match Day 4 World Cup Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The United States powered past Paraguay in front of an electric Los Angeles Stadium home crowd on Friday night, and Brazil will make its debut on Saturday. We’re really in the thick of the excitement now. Well, let’s bet on it. This…
Mitch Marner Left Toronto, But Maple Leafs Fans Haven’t Let Go – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs
There’s a strange thing happening around ex-Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner right now, and it has very little to do with his actual production. It started with a simple post during the Stanley Cup Final. Former player and analyst Jay Rosehill questioned whether anyone had noticed Marner’s impact in Game 5 of the Vegas…
New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Paul Cotter – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 season ended suddenly, as the team missed the postseason with a 42-37-3 record. After a commanding start, the Devils collapsed upon their return from the Olympic break, missing the playoffs. They will look to have an intense offseason to add depth, scoring, and strength on the blue line. Every player on the…
Australia vs. Türkiye: How to Watch , TV Channel, Live Stream
Australia and Türkiye meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. ET from BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, BC. Australia, ranked 27th by FIFA, are appearing at their seventh World Cup, with their best finish a Round of 16 run in both 2006 and 2022. Türkiye enter Group…
NHL Rumours: Wright to Jets, Werenski’s Future & Sharks Taking Rielly – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Seattle Kraken, who could send forward Shane Wright to the Winnipeg Jets ahead of the draft. Next, we look at Zach Werenski and his future with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Will he want out, or will he be looking for a big extension? Finally, the…
2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Tracker: USA’s Folarin Balogun Enters Race
Who’ll win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The race is on for who’ll score the most goals at the tournament, and it is set to be one of the tournament’s most closely watched storylines. Several of the world’s top forwards will be aiming to finish as the competition’s leading goalscorer. Kylian…
Likeliest Canadiens Candidates to Regress in 2026-27 – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens
Few if any people had the Montreal Canadiens reaching the Eastern Conference Final on the strength of 106 points in the standings on their bingo card for this past season. Call it a pleasant surprise, but nevertheless one in line with a trend they established since bottoming out with a last-place finish in 2022. Every…
USA’s Christian Pulisic Says He’ll Be Fine After Halftime Sub
United States men’s national team star Christian Pulisic said he will be “fine” after subbing out of the Americans’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium. USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino said that taking out Pulisic was a measure of precaution. “We didn’t want to take any risks,” Pochettino…