Thirty-two years ago, many fans in the global soccer community saw the United States planning to host its first FIFA World Cup in 1994 and asked one collective question: Why? At the time, the United States men’s national team was a largely anonymous squad of unknown players wearing now-nostalgic denim uniforms. In mainstream America, soccer did…
Originally published in 2012 Feb. 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to the rafters. A familiar face in Tomas Kaberle took the ceremonial faceoff. The Maple Leafs squad was horribly overmatched on the night, losing 5-0 to…
Manchester City fans are still reeling from the news that their legendary leader is finally moving on, but a familiar voice has already mapped out a sensational next step. Oasis star Noel Gallagher believes that after conquering the club game, the tactical genius will set his sights on the one major trophy missing from his…
*This archive was written early in Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season (2025-26) The New York Islanders have found themselves a gem. Sure, we’re in the early stages of his career, but the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer, is a runaway favorite for the Calder Trophy. It also wouldn’t be surprising to…
The 2026 NHL Draft is almost a month away. With the Philadelphia Flyers making the playoffs for the first time since 2020, they’ll be picking a bit later than usual, but this year’s class is still one to keep an eye on. Here’s a three-round mock draft for picks 21, 53, and 85. Round 1,…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season following a historic individual campaign. The veteran midfielder claimed the prestigious honor ahead of several title-winning Arsenal stars, while Manchester City’s versatile academy graduate Nico O’Reilly secured the Young Player of the Season award. Red Devils Skipper Creates History Fernandes…
In the NHL, long-term prospects often find their roles change well before they reach the highest level. San Jose Sharks center prospect Filip Bystedt is experiencing that phenomenon right now. When he was drafted, he had a high placement within the team’s prospect pool. Since then, the circumstances around him have changed significantly. He’s now…
The Minnesota Wild are in an odd position heading into the offseason, with general manager (GM) Bill Guerin needing to address the center position desperately. It was reported around the deadline (from ‘Wild trade tracker: After bottom-six overhaul — Foligno, Brink in, Hinostroza out — are they done?’ – The Athletic, 03/06/2026) that the Wild showed…
Mitch Marner is having the postseason of his life — and it’s raising some uncomfortable questions in the minds of Maple Leafs fans. Not only are fans in Toronto looking back on the way Marner exited the organization and if it was a mistake to let him go, but there has to be concern that…
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers Best The Champs The Milwaukee Brewers, who were…
