Far from the World Cup spotlight, the Champions League has restarted with Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes unable to play because of his memorable tournament run with Cape Verde. In 10 games played Tuesday in the Champions League first qualifying round, the first goal of the season was scored in Gibraltar by a player…
The round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought some epic moments and exciting soccer. We started to see some upsets and close calls, as we now head into the quarterfinals at the tournament. So, with only eight teams remaining, who are the best nations still playing at the tournament? The FOX Sports…
The career of one of the greatest players to ever step on the pitch, Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo, is likely nearing its end — and FOX Sports’ Kasper Schmeichel, who was a goalkeeper for Denmark, thinks it will be hard for the 41-year-old to come to grips with that reality. “I know exactly what he’s…
A month ago, before the first ball was kicked, France was the favorite in World Cup futures odds. Now, with a 5-0 record and a 14-2 goal differential, the French are even stronger favorites to lift the trophy. And the public betting masses overwhelmingly believe in Kylian Mbappé & Co. “Les Bleus have been popular…
Adam Vinatieri, the NFL’s career scoring leader who was also widely considered the best clutch kicker in league history, will have one more celebration on the Indianapolis Colts’ home turf this season when he’s inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. Team officials announced Wednesday that Vinatieri would be honored during the Colts’ game against…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Is this one of the best World Cups of all time? That Argentina-Egypt match was about as good as it gets toward the end. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 28 — the first day of the quarterfinals. This page may…
As the offseason progresses, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at a crossroad. Dylan Larkin’s trade request has thrown a wrench into their plans to bolster the roster and compete for a playoff spot. While no trade has taken place yet, transactions from around the league are beginning to factor into Detroit’s calculus. The latest…
Christian Pulisic has become the target of many critics of the U.S. men’s soccer team following its round of 16 loss to Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he has a pair of U.S. Soccer icons in his corner, too: Landon Donovan and Tim Howard. Both Donovan and Howard expressed some empathy for…
An NHL expansion team in Texas is the clear frontrunner right now, but Atlanta, along with Arizona, is being considered according to reports, as Atlanta continues to push for a new franchise. “The expansion buzz is genuinely energizing, and what we’re seeing play out at the league level reinforces what we’ve believed for a while…
The World Cup ended far sooner than anyone had hoped for the Americans. Following the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium, much of the attention centered on Christian Pulisic and whether the team’s biggest star delivered when it mattered most. Pulisic’s urgency and passion came under scrutiny after his postgame comments were perceived by many…
