FIFA is preparing to tweak World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games in North America. An extra amnesty for yellow cards — wiping player disciplinary records twice during the expanded tournament — will be proposed to a meeting Tuesday of FIFA’s ruling council, people familiar with…
The Montreal Canadiens haven’t won a Cup and aren’t guaranteed to win one. But the way they’ve rebuilt with vision, purpose, patience and the right people in the right roles, is a model the Toronto Maple Leafs would be wise to seriously consider. Let’s begin with a number: 59. That is how many years it…
This was an underwhelming year for quarterbacks in the NFL Draft. But next year, the quarterback carousel might go for a wild ride when the draft is held in our nation’s capital. Even though we’re still a year out, 2027 looks to be a very strong quarterback class, potentially as deep and talented as the…
Often, managers become the scapegoats for poorly-constructed teams missing the requisite talent to contend. Occasionally, though, an in-season change can spark a speedy turnaround. In 2022, that’s exactly what happened when Rob Thomson took over for Joe Girardi after Philadelphia’s’ 22-29 start and went 65-46 the rest of the way, steering the Phillies to their first…
It’s a scene we’ve seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again. A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, whistling frantically while players from both sides gather around to push and plead. Sometimes the official gives just…
If I told you the Carolina Hurricanes‘ penalty kill was spectacular and a key contributor to their success, you could pick any of the team’s last eight playoff appearances and be justified in guessing that was what I was referring to. It has been a staple of the Hurricanes’ success for almost a decade, and…
Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has addressed reports linking Julian Alvarez with a summer move to Arsenal, acknowledging that the Gunners are among the elite clubs monitoring the Argentine forward. Speaking ahead of their Champions League semifinal first leg against the Premier League leaders, Simeone admitted it is “normal” for his star striker to be…
Edmonton Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch says captain Connor McDavid is a game-time decision and that Connor Ingram will return to the net for Game 5 of a first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Jason Dickinson, who missed Games 2 and 3, also a game-time decision Tuesday The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 28, 2026…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have left the door wide open for Aaron Rodgers to return. Still, the club gave itself a little bit of protection in case he does not. Pittsburgh placed the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time NFL MVP on Monday, meaning the Steelers would be entitled to a compensatory draft pick if Rodgers…
Eder Militão’s 2026 World Cup dream is over following the confirmation of a devastating thigh injury that required immediate surgery. The Real Madrid defender reportedly received the heartbreaking diagnosis after consulting with a specialist in Finland, bringing a premature end to his season and his hopes of representing Brazil this summer. Surgery ends World Cup…
