The format of the World Cup has changed entering 2026. Instead of 32 teams with the top two from each group making it to the knockout rounds, there are 48 teams this year. Eight teams that finish in third place will advance from their group to the knockouts. Does that change the strategy at all…
For over a decade, Darnell Nurse has been one of the faces of the Edmonton Oilers. From the dark rebuilding years to multiple deep playoff runs, Nurse has been a constant presence on Edmonton’s blue line. But after years of scrutiny and increasing pressure surrounding his massive contract, it appears both the player and the…
Christian Pulisic might only be 27 years old, but he could be a few weeks away from becoming the all-time face of the U.S. men’s national team. Well, that’s what former USA star Maurice Edu thinks. Ahead of the USA’s opening match in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, Edu proclaimed that Pulisic could be…
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history has arrived, and expectations for the United States men’s national team are higher than they’ve been in years. With the tournament on home soil and a talented roster in place, many believe the Americans could make a surprising run. Former U.S. men’s national head coach Gregg Berhalter is…
Right now, everyone is talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and yet almost nothing has been confirmed. Rumours around the team are constant, and rarely as solid as they first appear. It’s like checking out at the grocery store, where glossy magazines stack up with bold headlines about celebrities you don’t actually know, tangled in…
CITI FIELD (New York) – While speculation about his future continues to circulate outside the clubhouse, Freddy Peralta isn’t paying any attention. Instead, the veteran right-hander has focused on something much closer to home: bringing his teammates together. “He made this place his house right away,” Juan Soto told me on Thursday about Peralta’s positive…
As one of three host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, El Tri will look to make this summer its year to finally go deeper than the Round of 16. Mexico opened its World Cup campaign with a dominating 2-0 win over South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on Thursday. Julián Quiñones quickly got…
2025-26 Team: USA U18 (NTDP)Date of Birth: February 16, 2008Place of Birth: Excelsior, MinnesotaHeight: 5-foot-10, Weight: 181 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: C/LWNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings Mikey Berchild is an undersized winger whose strong work ethic and offensive creativity are more impressive than his production was as a draft eligible this season. It takes a…
It’s inevitable. There will be a surprise team that wrecks the bracket and a shocking early exit in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On that note, which country will be the surprise early departure from the tournament? “You want shock? Brazil,” FOX analyst Maurice Edu said when asked to give his “shock early exit team”…
Bruce Cassidy is desperate to coach again in the NHL. It’s no wonder he’s said he’d be open to any vacancy, including the one in Toronto, where the NHL’s most valuable franchise has taken its time and talked to more than 50 candidates. While there’s no indication the Toronto Maple Leafs have actually reached out to…
