One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlin the duck arrived outside Mexico City’s stadium on Wednesday to great fanfare — but was ultimately told he could not remain for Mexico’s match against the Czech Republic. After winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers to allow the…
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. It’s time for the USA’s third group stage match — a match in which it has little to play for. Here is what I’m eyeing ahead of Match Day 15. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If…
The Nashville Predators continue to poach talent from the Colorado Avalanche. They brought in center Jack Drury, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round pick from the Avalanche for prospects Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux. Predators general manager Chris MacFarland reacquired one of his major trade acquisitions over his Avalanche tenure. A week ago, he got…
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him. Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left squad list after he stopped showing up late last season as he rehabilitates a knee injury that has sidelined him since October 2024. Aiyuk wants…
Under a grey South Florida sky at Miami Stadium where David Beckham was questionably drinking red wine (in this humidity?) from a suite, Brazil put on a show that dampened Scotland’s party while clinching a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds. Brazilian flags and the canary yellow-clad fans continuously erupted in cheer as Carlo…
The Chicago Blackhawks sent the NHL world ablaze when they made a trade that sent the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, defenseman Louis Crevier, and a 2026 second-round pick in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway. General manager Kyle Davidson spoke to the media on June 24 to discuss…
There might not be anything to play for in terms of Group D standings when the USA takes on Türkiye on Thursday – but that doesn’t mean this one is meaningless in terms of reps and lessons. That said, it’s a juggling act for Mauricio Pochettino to keep his guys fresh but not take any…
What a Tuesday it was in the NHL, right? It’s been a long time since there was that kind of trade action leaguewide both in size and in quantity in a single day. And yet, that may prove to only be the appetizer for what’s to come. We are approximately 48 hours from the first…
Mexico has clinched its spot in the World Cup knockout rounds after two wins over South Africa and South Korea. Now that the final Group A game against Czechia has a bit less pressure, the question is whether legendary keeper Guillermo Ochoa will make an appearance for El Tri. Mexico manager Javier Aguirre could count…
Even though the 2025-26 season just ended and the 2026 offseason is about to begin, the excitement surrounding the 2026-27 season is building. To give even more push to that excitement, several teams around the NHL dropped their preseason schedules, including the Seattle Kraken. This preseason is different from past ones, as all teams will…
