Things couldn’t have started much better for the United States in its World Cup opener. In the seventh minute of the United States’ Group A match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, the Americans were gifted an own goal that gave them an early lead — so early that it’s actually the third-fastest goal for…
LOS ANGELES STADIUM — Matt Freese will start in goal for the U.S. men’s national team in its World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday. Freese, who plays for MLS club New York City FC, made his debut for the Americans almost exactly a year ago on June 7, 2025. He has never played in…
The 2026 World Cup is finally underway as all 48 teams begin to fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some will be hoping to make their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. But who are the top contenders, and…
There are two very different conversations happening around the Vancouver Canucks right now, but they both point toward the same underlying theme: identity. On the one hand, there are decisions about the bottom-six depth of the roster and which kinds of players fit the way the team wants to play. On the other hand, there’s…
Brazil and Morocco are set for a top-tier 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C showdown on June 13, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium on FOX. The last time the World Cup was held in the United States, Brazil lifted the trophy. That 1994 win gave them a then-record fourth title, and after adding…
We are exactly two weeks out from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. This time is known to some as the “calm before the storm.” While there are certainly some big headlines in the hockey world such as the Oilers and Mike Babcock and who will be the next Maple Leafs’ head coach, teams are…
Cristiano Ronaldo has won just about everything soccer has to offer, but he has always treated his body like his most important trophy. That hasn’t changed with the Portugal captain now entering his sixth FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo, 41, reaffirmed that on Friday afternoon when he was asked by Chided reporters about his fitness for this…
The Colorado Avalanche are making changes this offseason, but expect to contend again in the 2026-27 season. While they try to figure out what went wrong against the Vegas Golden Knights, we will look at the 2025-26 season reflectively. That’s right, it’s time for player grades! The subject today is one of the most beloved…
Ahead of the United States’ World Cup opening match against Paraguay on Friday, former U.S. men’s national team assistant coach and current Canada head coach Jesse Marsch shared his experience leading the USA in the 2010 World Cup. Marsch threw a dig at the U.S. team, and former players did not hesitate to respond. But…
The search for a true second-line centre has followed the Montreal Canadiens for years, and despite the club’s deep playoff run, it remains one of the organization’s biggest long-term needs. While players like Jake Evans and Phillip Danault have done an excellent job filling important roles, and Michael Hage continues to develop into a potential…
