Southampton heads into its appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final believing its punishment is “manifestly disproportionate” to any previous sanction in English soccer history. The south-coast team admitted to repeatedly spying on opponents this season — including Middlesbrough ahead of the playoff semifinals — and was removed from this Saturday’s match against Hull…
When it comes to coaching news around the NHL, there is no shortage of speculation. Several teams are looking and interviewing, as are the Toronto Maple Leafs. They recently fired Craig Berube and are searching for a new bench boss. All the while, former coaches (both recent and not-so recent) have made headlines. Here is…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vegas Golden Knights commented on the NHL’s ruling against them for missing a media assignment. They also offered up an explanation for refusing to allow teams to interview Bruce Cassidy. Meanwhile, one of the teams interested in an interview, the Edmonton Oilers, has a few coaching candidates on their…
To see a great example of a Year 2 leap, look no further than last season. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who’d flashed as a rookie in 2024, finished second in NFL MVP voting and guided New England to Super Bowl LX. Who will be the Maye equivalent in 2026 — the quarterback to show exponential…
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener ever in their five seasons in the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, which is usually a decent indicator of who will make the postseason. With…
There’s a reason quarterbacks are the highest-paid players in the NFL. Teams know they can’t win without a good one. And with very few exceptions in modern history, they can’t compete for a Super Bowl without one who is playing well. But the truth is, even the best quarterbacks can’t do it alone. They need…
The Edmonton Oilers did not have the 2025-26 campaign they were hoping for. After two straight runs to the Stanley Cup Final, they were hoping they could finally get back there and win their first Stanley Cup since 1990, but they were eliminated in six games by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round. As…
The Jordan Kyrou trade speculation has been going on for the last two years now, including a couple of months ago at the trade deadline, and the St. Louis Blues might have finally reached their breaking point with a move expected this offseason. On his ‘32 Thoughts Podcast‘ with Kyle Bukauskas, Elliotte Friedman believed that…
Carlo Ancelotti has apologized to Joao Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil’s World Cup squad. The Italian admitted several players deserved selection as the Seleção boss opted for experience, including the return of Neymar. Ancelotti addresses difficult Brazil squad decisions Despite Pedro’s impressive campaign in the Premier League, Ancelotti opted for more…
Vitinha has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo continues to inspire Portugal’s squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder says the team hopes to win the tournament alongside — and for — their iconic captain. The dream of global glory Vitinha has spoken about the influence of Ronaldo within the Portugal national football team as…
