Twenty-six years ago, when a 13-year-old Lionel Messi left his beloved Rosario and arrived in Barcelona for his trial to join La Masia academy, with the hopes of sealing a move that could change his life, no one could predict how that moment would not only eternally change Messi’s life or the footballing landscape as a…
There may not be a clear favorite on Sunday when Spain and Argentina meet in the FIFA World Cup final, but there are very discernable differences in the way each team arrived at this point. For Argentina, Lionel Messi is the star. He is the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 21 goals. In 2022,…
With the height of free agency now in the rearview mirror, all eyes are on the 2026-27 NHL season. On Thursday, the NHL released the schedules for all teams, including the Seattle Kraken. It’s become tradition for organizations to create a social media video to debut their schedules, and the Kraken made a great one…
Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup has been historic, and his eight goals and four assists only scratch the surface. Aside from the goal contributions, Messi has been dominant in several ways— through balls, take-ons, possessions won, and several other advanced metrics. It’s absolutely incredible just how versatile the 39-year-old has been through seven games of…
Blackhawks 2026-27 Schedule: An Overview Blackhawks @ Vegas Golden Knights, Tues., Sept. 29 Blackhawks @ Buffalo Sabres: Sat., Oct. 3 Blackhawks vs St. Louis Blues: Tues., Oct. 6 Side Note: Bedard’s Return in November Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild: Sun., Nov. 29 Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers: Sun., Dec. 6 Blackhawks vs. Ottawa Senators: Sun., Dec. 20…
On the same day that U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson told me and a handful of other national reporters that the federation remains in “active discussions” to bring Mauricio Pochettino back as the U.S. men’s national team coach, Pochettino said Thursday his decision on whether he’ll stay coaching the Americans or move on is just…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have more options than they had a few months ago. That should create competition, but it also creates pressure. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas has spent the offseason reshaping the edges of the roster without fully tearing down the core. Pittsburgh has added forwards, changed the blue line,…
Less than 48 hours after signing one former Anaheim Duck to a four-year deal days before a scheduled arbitration hearing, the Philadelphia Flyers ran it back. This time, Jamie Drysdale put pen to paper on the last weekday before he was slated to have an arbitration hearing that would have guaranteed a new contract. The…
Spain takes on defending champions Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi looks to lead the Albiceleste to a second straight title while Lamine Yamal and La Roja eye Spain’s first title since 2010. Ahead of Sunday’s game, here is what the weather forecast…
The NHL’s Pacific Division is filled with a plethora of rivals and friendly faces, featuring superstars, rising young talent, and several of the league’s multifaceted playmakers. If the Los Angeles Kings aim to take the next step and move past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, one aspect they must conquer is the…
