Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Neymar is finally fit enough to feature for a full 90 minutes at the World Cup. The Italian tactician also candidly admitted that the country’s all-time leading goalscorer is deeply unhappy with his restricted substitute role. Neymar Overcomes Calf Injury Neymar could finally play a prominent…
There are two ways to look at the Vancouver Canucks right now, and they don’t exactly line up neatly. On one hand, this is a team coming off a brutally poor season, the kind that normally puts you firmly in the “rebuild” conversation without much debate. On the other hand, the Pacific Division doesn’t look…
Former England striker Stan Collymore has heavily criticised FIFA for allowing World Cup co-hosts Mexico to play at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca. However, midfielder Declan Rice insists the squad remain completely unfazed by the hostile conditions ahead of their round-of-16 tie. Host venue sparking controversy The physical demands of playing at the Estadio Azteca have…
When it comes to the goaltending with the Carolina Hurricanes, it’s always a topic of discussion every offseason. Even after winning the Stanley Cup, rumors are circulating about the crease in Raleigh. Despite the rumors of the Hurricanes taking interest in Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck, sticking with the tandem they have now makes sense. Sticking…
On the Fourth of July, in front of 72,000 fans deep in the heart of Texas, Morocco reminded everyone that surviving is a skill. Canada threw everything at the Atlas Lions for 45 minutes, and it looked like the co-hosts’ fairytale had another chapter. Then Azzedine Ounahi happened twice. Morocco won 3-0 to book a…
There is a fine line between an aggressive salary cap strategy and a total tactical reset of the NHL’s financial landscape. On July 3, Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Daniel Brière crossed it, sending shockwaves from coast to coast by tendering a massive, five-year, $90-million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks cornerstone Leo Carlsson. The numbers alone…
The stars aren’t the only thing to keep an eye on in the highly anticipated clash between Norway and Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium in the World Cup’s round of 16. The weather report isn’t far behind. And as both teams prepare to square off on Sunday, July 5 at 4 p.m. ET…
Trade Trees are attractive because they show how things develop over time. There’s a saying in hockey that if “Wayne Gretzky can be traded, anyone can,” and it’s true. When the greatest player to ever play the game was dealt, everything changed; Gretzky’s trade tree ended a few years ago, but the ramifications of this…
Cape Verde won hearts across the world with its inspiring run at the 2026 World Cup. The island country with a population of under 600,000 people — located within an archipelago off the western coast of Africa — fielded a team of players who never backed down even against the top-ranked team in the tournament….
Hockey has historically been a sport dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international affair. But American players have always had a major role in the game, particularly in the National Hockey League. We’ll be taking a look at the 10 greatest American players of all time, along with…
