Swiss forward Breel Embolo credits Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising up Switzerland’s national team during his seven years at the helm. Embolo and the Swiss will play against Algeria and their former coach on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia, when the two teams meet in the round of 32 at the World Cup. Petkovic coached…
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STADIUM — What does it say about this U.S. men’s national team that it can lose its top striker and leading scorer to a red card, then band together for the final 36 minutes and not only preserve its lead, but add to it and concede nothing? “Would it be weird…
Spain will face Austria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium on FOX. Spain is in a third straight World Cup knockout stage as it continues its quest to be the third reigning European champion to win the World Cup. Spain topped Group…
Two goals, a red card and a 24-year-old streak broken — and that was just in the United States’ first knockout stage match of the tournament. Between that and two more unforgettable comeback wins from England and Belgium, it was a day at the World Cup to remember. Here’s the best of Match Day 21…
A dream start turned into a nightmare scenario for the United States in its round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday. After leading 1-0 at the halftime break and dominating at the start of the second half, the United States’ star striker Folarin Balogun was sent…
On July 1, the Vancouver Canucks signed defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million. Jamie Oleksiak, 2 x $5M Vancouver — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2026 Oleksiak was taken 14th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars. He has played 14 seasons…
In the United States’ round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, striker Folarin Balogun was sent off with a red card after stepping on Bosnia and Herzegovina player Tarik Muharemović’s ankle. That red-card decision by referee Rafael Claus — VAR reviewed Balogun’s challenge — dropped the USA to 10 men for the…
The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed center Scott Laughton to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $3.5 million, according to Elliotte Friedman. Scott Laughton, 3 x $3.5M Los Angeles — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2026 Laughton was drafted 20th overall in the first round of the 2012 NHL…
The U.S. men’s soccer team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup round of 16, but the victory came with some controversy that could hurt the team in the long run. Folarin Balogun received a red card during the 64th minute of the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USA…
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and miss the remainder of the season. “This is a big blow,” manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday before the A’s played the Los Angeles Dodgers. “It’s a middle-of-the-order bat. It’s a guy that produced for us offensively for…
