This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup…
The NHL offseason is funny. Sometimes the biggest stories are the trades and signings that dominate headlines. Other times, the stories that stick with fans are about people, memories, and the players who made an impact beyond the numbers. That is where Jack Campbell’s retirement fits in. The former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender officially announced…
In a World Cup final between heavyweights Spain and Argentina, the La Roja’s topped the 2022 World champions 1-0. But what if the script was already written by EA Sports FC? EA Sports FC predicted their fifth consecutive World Cup winner, dating back to 2010. But how does EA Sports’ correctly predict that many winners?…
Once again, the New Jersey Devils had a busy week, slotting a few more pieces into place for the upcoming season. First, they announced the signing of Anthony Mantha to a two-year, $9.5 million deal. Then the following day, the 2026-27 regular season schedule was unveiled. All in all, things are set to look vastly…
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, which is usually a decent indicator of who will make the postseason. With two…
Six weeks ago, sportsbooks across the U.S. harbored high hopes of strong betting engagement on World Cup odds. And as the tournament ended Sunday, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in overtime in the final, those hopes were greatly exceeded. Neil Walsh, Hard Rock Bet’s Senior Vice President-Sportsbook, certainly spoke for many operators. “This World Cup…
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the NHL Draft’s first round has seen few Russian and Belarusian names called. Across the five drafts from 2022 through 2026, only about a dozen Russian-developed players were selected in the first round, averaging roughly two per year. The lack of representation extends beyond the draft, as many…
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — After Spain’s support staff had laid out the game plan, explained the tactics, told the players how they would best position themselves to make this Sunday one they’d never want to forget as opposed to one they’d never be able to, coach Luis de la Fuente addressed his team….
Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup puts this generation in the conversation with some of the greatest national teams in history. No team had followed a European Championship title with a World Cup victory since Spain did it by winning Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. That legendary Spanish side then completed an…
For years, Argentina’s future was built around one name: Lionel Messi. But after Sunday’s World Cup defeat to Spain, the question facing La Albiceleste is no longer about extending Messi’s legacy, but who will be tasked with creating the next one. Adding to the uncertainty, Argentina could also be facing a coaching change, with Lionel…
