Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team on Monday when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern California. Richards tore two left ankle ligaments while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17, and he missed the Americans’ two friendlies over the past week. He…
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a dramatic turn. According to multiple reports, the organization is seriously considering Mike Babcock as its next head coach. TSN insiders Darren Dreger and Ryan Rishaug have both reported developments surrounding the situation, while additional reports indicate Oilers owner Daryl Katz has already spoken directly with Babcock and…
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IRVINE, Calif. — Great Park, where the U.S. men’s national team has established its World Cup base camp, is the former site of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, which was a military training hub for pilots, aircrews and ground personnel during World War II. Since then, the more than 1,300-acre property has been transformed…
The Brendan Sorsby saga has taken another unprecedented turn. After previously being declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports, the star quarterback was granted a temporary injunction Monday that makes him eligible to play for Texas Tech this fall — for now. The ruling sent shock waves throughout the sport and could…
U.S. Men’s National Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — It’s been perhaps the biggest problem for the United States men’s soccer team since the Stars and Stripes returned to the World Cup in 1990 following a 40-year absence: Scoring. The U.S. managed three goals in four games at Qatar 2022. In the 27 World Cup…
The race for Julián Alvarez has taken an explosive turn as reports link the Atlético Madrid star with a controversial move across the capital. Speculation is mounting that the Argentine forward has become the primary target for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in a deal that could rock La Liga. Agent addresses Bernabéu speculation The…
With the United States set for its World Cup opening match on Friday, what is exactly is required from star forward Christian Pulisic in order to make an impact this summer? Expect him to let his playing do the talking. “Christian Pulisic is never going to be the personality people want him to be, the…
Passing the ball is just as important as scoring it. In the 2022 World Cup, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Ivan Perišić were all tied for the tournament lead in assists. In the 2024 European Championship, 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal led the tournament with four assists. At the time, he was…
LOS ANGELES — Denzel Boston wanted to play quarterback. His favorite player was Michael Vick, and he wore a Vick No. 7 jersey growing up in Puyallup, Washington, a half-hour drive south of Seattle. But as he took snaps from center in youth football under the watchful gaze of father Chris, Boston told me he…
