The final result of Curaçao’s World Cup debut match wasn’t pretty, losing 7-1 to Germany on Sunday. However, that one goal was enough to spark joy for the smallest nation in the tournament — and show that FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams was worth it. Following Curaçao’s loss on Sunday,…
At long last, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions again. Twenty years after winning their first one in 2006, the Hurricanes claim their second-ever Stanley Cup in 2026. The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. 20 Years Later, the Hurricanes Are Back on the Mountaintop…
Spain and Cape Verde meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET from Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, GA. Spain, ranked second by FIFA, are appearing at their 17th World Cup, with their best finish a championship run in 2010. Cape Verde enter Group H ranked 67th by…
*This archive was originally written by Jeff Seide When a hockey player wins the Stanley Cup and gets to hoist the greatest trophy in all of sports, their mind is flooded with so many thoughts. Memories of skating on frozen ponds when they were kids. Dreams they had to win it all when they were…
Roberto Mancini is officially a free agent, and his return to the Italian national team has never been closer. The manager, who made history with Manchester City by winning the Premier League, has announced his departure from the Qatari club, paving the way for a new chapter in his career. Official farewell to Al-Sadd Mancini…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years on Sunday night, using a suffocating defence in Game…
Ecuador battered the woodwork all night in Philadelphia. Ivory Coast scored once, late in the game, and that was the difference. For 89 minutes, this was a tense and tight-knit scoreless affair — two dark horses sizing each other up, neither willing to blink. Ecuador looked the likelier side to score in the first half…
Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses still haunt fans long enough in the tooth to remember when they were made. The Blue Jackets have had some real stinkers in their draft…
Iran and New Zealand meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. Iran, ranked 20th by FIFA, are appearing at their seventh World Cup — a milestone made more notable by the fact that this marks back-to-back World Cup appearances for the…
The Jack E. Butterfield Trophy is awarded to the American Hockey League (AHL) playoff MVP. It’s one of those awards that usually looks obvious in hindsight. Right now, with the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, sitting three wins away from a Calder Cup, it still doesn’t feel settled. But Game 1 against the…
