Why Cristiano Ronaldo Always Wears Long-Sleeve Shirts
Whether he's playing at Old Trafford or the Bernabeu, football fans will never see CR7 with his forearms out on a football pitch
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I wanted to experience World Cup magic. Hearing Mexico’s ‘puto’ chant in person shattered it.
My World Cup experience in a Team Mexico bar was top notch, until fans in that very bar chanted the gay slur that has reared its ugly head.
Defiance unravel in loss against rivals
The second half was a nightmare for Tacoma, conceding a penalty and a red card to Timbers 2.
Rogers Completes Toronto Sports Empire With $3.1B MLSE Purchase
Rogers Communications has reached an agreement with Kilmer Sports to buy the remaining 25% of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the NHL’s Maple Leafs, NBA’s Raptors and MLS’ Toronto FC. Rogers is paying CAD $4.35 billion ($3.06 billion based on current exchange rates). The transaction, which is expected to close in the […]
5 things to expect from this Summer League Roster
Las Vegas Summer League is only days away and suspense is starting to build as rosters, schedules, and media continues to be released. The Raptors first game will be against Boston this Friday at 9pm ET. Leading up to this, let’s take a look at five outcomes we’d like to see from this year’s roster: […]
David Benavidez’s Fiancée Karina Silva Deletes Public Statement About Calling Off Their Wedding
While his professional career is soaring, David Benavidez is reportedly facing a major setback back home that could have serious consequences for his personal life. Coming off the Cinco de Mayo win over Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, which made him a unified cruiserweight champion, Benavidez’s career reached a new milestone, making him the first Mexican boxer […] The post David Benavidez’s Fiancée Karina Silva Deletes Public Statement About Calling Off Their Wedding appeared first on EssentiallyS...
Socceroos 2026 FIFA World Cup Exit Needs to be a Wake-up Call for Australia
The journey is over. The Socceroos have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in heartbreaking fashion, losing 4-2 on penalties to a Mohamed Salah-led Egypt side after a 1-1 draw after extra time. And yes, because this is Australian soccer, it ended in the most Aussie way possible. Not with a whimper. Not […] The post Socceroos 2026 FIFA World Cup Exit Needs to be a Wake-up Call for Australia appeared first on The Sports Bank .
Sepp Blatter releases comical post attacking FIFA over Folarin Balogun controversy
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is unhappy with the organization’s Folarin Balogun decision and now he’s attacking them on social media as the World Cup continues. Gianni Infantino and FIFA are under heavy scrutiny after the USMNT benefitted from the…
What’s your favorite UNC sports venue past or present?
It’s the week after July 4th, which is arguably the softest part of the sports calendar. We’ve been blessed this year with a remarkable World Cup that’s been held mostly on US soil and the US soccer team hopes to keep their good vibes going tonight with a win, but from a college sports perspective […]
U.S. Soccer Is at the Rubicon
Update: The U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium on Monday night in the round of 16. Philadelphia Union co-owner Richie Graham announced a new $50 million investment fund in 2019 built off a simple thesis: The 2026 men’s World Cup would transform soccer in the U.S., and with it, businesses around the sport. Graham’s For Soccer […]
U.S. World Cup Run Boosts Both Nike and Adidas Jersey Sales
The U.S. Men’s National Team is on a tear at a home World Cup, and demand for red-white-and-blue jerseys has perhaps never been higher. For the first time, both Nike and Adidas are reaping the benefits. Nike has been the official outfitter of U.S. Soccer since 1995. Adidas has been the official FIFA partner since […]
Fabrizio Romano crushes Bradley Barcola to Arsenal theory with three reasons why Liverpool still have belief
Liverpool have been given fresh hope that a deal for Barcola remains possible amid strong links to Arsenal after Romano provided a three-fact update on the PSG star's future
2026 World Cup, Round of 16: Portugal vs. Spain; USA vs. Belgium
It’s the penultimate day of the Round of 16, and it’s the penultimate day of 27 consecutive days of football at the 2026 World Cup. I have no idea what I’m even going to do with myself the day after tomorrow, but we’ll worry about that later. (And that will largely depend on how the […]
Monday’s Everton News: Tyrique George deal done, McNeil rumours
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours For our American readers, we hope everyone enjoyed the 250th anniversary festivities over the weekend and are ready for USMNT’s potentially historic match against Belgium tonight. Relive Tim Howard’s 2014 heroics ahead of the highly-anticipated rematch, that led to him being dubbed the ‘Secretary of Defense’. [talkSPORT] ICYMI: Tyrique […]
Utah Royals’ record 10-match unbeaten streak snapped in Chicago
Jordyn Huitema scored a brace, including the go-ahead goal with four minutes left in regulation, as the Chicago Stars stunned the Utah Royals, 3-2 at Northwestern's Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
‘Deal agreed between the two clubs’: Sky Sports confirms latest Tottenham transfer as Spurs’ busy summer continues
Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin is set to join Serie A outfit Fiorentina in an initial loan deal that includes a heavily structured obligation to buy, according to reports from Sky Sports and prominent club insider Alasdair Gold. The breakthrough comes after months of speculation surrounding the Romanian international’s future in North London, with the Italian […] The post ‘Deal agreed between the two clubs’: Sky Sports confirms latest Tottenham transfer as Spurs’ busy summer continues appe...
Cristiano Ronaldo makes one of the biggest announcements of his career in press conference ahead of Spain game
He was speaking to reporters ahead of Portugal's World Cup round of 16 clash against Spain.
2026 World Cup, Round of 16 Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion
The Round of 16 is underway, kicked off today by Morocco’s 3-0 win over Canada and France’s 1-0 defeat of Paraguay. Today’s games feature Erling Haaland and Norway against Brazil in New Jersey, and Harry Kane and England against Mexico in Mexico City. Brazil started off their tournament with a 1-1 draw against Morocco (where […]
Manchester United in Talks to Sign Chelsea's Andrey Santos
Manchester United have opened discussions with Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos' agent as they look to bolster their midfield options in the summer transfer window.
World Cup Nationalism Drives Media as U.S. Seeks ‘Soccer Nation’ Status
Want proof that the U.S. is now “a soccer nation” that truly treats the sport like the rest of the world does? It’s the wholesale, unapologetic media homerism. Forget the social media engagement, the packed stadiums (except for that first game) or the jingoistic “USA! USA!” watch parties. We’ve seen that before. What’s new is […]
How does stoppage time work and how many minutes can referees add to 2026 World Cup games?
Stoppage time is one of the most curious things about a match, and it is something that referees can add at their discretion. Stoppage time, also known as injury time, is added to the end of each 45-minute half to compensate for minutes lost due to substitutions, injuries, and goal celebrations . The fourth official tracks these pauses meticulously using a secondary stopwatch to ensure that fans and players get a full 90 minutes of active soccer. At the 2026 World Cup , referees have been...
Mbappé’s World Cup legacy is already scary good
Kylian Mbappé made his World Cup debut eight years ago in Russia. He’s only in his third tournament, and he already sits one goal behind Lionel Messi atop the competition’s all-time scoring list, with 19 goals from as many appearances. At the rate he’s going, whatever gap remains between the two won’t last long, and […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic pinpoints Paraguay's failed 'trick' against France that he would have fallen for
Ibrahimovic says he 'didn't like' what Paraguay were doing against France.
With Eliezer Mayenda’s Exit Due To Be Confirmed, We Say Thanks To The Big Man!
So, it’s almost official. The lad that hates Sam Fender and plays up front for Sunderland is on his way out, and what an impact he’s had in the three seasons he has been with us. Eliezer Mayenda arrived from Sochaux for 1 million pounds in the ill-fated 2023/2024 season, where Kristjaan Speakman and company […]
Reign fall to Courage 3-1 to open second half of season
Seattle score early, but give up three unanswered
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