Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector’s Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us at minordilemmas@defector.com. This week, Chris answers a question about being summarily rejected by one’s own flesh-and-blood. Nick: Seemingly since birth, my 2.5-year-old daughter has had a very strong preference for her mom—and … Read more
The arrival of Patrick Vieira as the new coach of Senegal comes at a particularly difficult time for the national team – so much so that there is the possibility the former France captain may not even take charge of the Teranga Lions. The 50-year-old’s appointment has been announced despite him not having signed a … Read more
Watch Celtic vs LASK as The Bhoys aim to take a big step towards the league phase of the Champions League in the first leg of their play-off round tie. FourFourTwo has all the details on free streams and TV channels for the Champions League clash, wherever you are in the world. Celtic vs LASK: … Read more
Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaign on Saturday – for the first time since 2013, they’ll be under the management of Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese boss previously spent three years at the Bernabeu, winning the league in 2012, during a time when Barcelona had both Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi. After a spell at … Read more
Nottingham Forest start the Premier League campaign under a new manager – after a season-long relegation battle last time around. Forest began last season with Nuno Espirito Santo in charge but cycled through Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche before moving away from the drop zone under Vitor Pereira. This summer, owner Evangelos Marinakis opted to … Read more
In November 2001, the first Japanese goalkeeper to play English league football conceded a goal within the first minute of his debut. Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi may have struggled for second-tier Portsmouth, conceding 21 times in his 12 games after being spotted by the then-director of football, Harry Redknapp, but he also produced some world-class saves and … Read more
In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team. Each Wednesday I’ll cover four areas as they apply to Tampa Bay: 1. a short … Read more
For most women who play baseball in the United States, playing America’s pastime in a professional league has been little more than a dream. Yet for a select group of women, that dream is becoming a reality. The Women’s Pro Baseball League began its inaugural season on Aug. 1, with the four-team league playing all … Read more
Promoted Coventry City have signed teenage forward Sidiki Cherif from Turkish side Fenerbahce. The 19‑year‑old, who was born in Guinea and moved to France when he was five, has joined the Sky Blues on a long‑term deal after finishing last season with two goals in 12 Turkish Super Lig appearances for Fenerbahce, having moved there … Read more
Manchester United have missed out on a hefty fee heading their way, with a deal having fallen through. The Red Devils have been careful in the transfer market this summer, bringing in the likes of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans on modest fees – but haven’t made huge sales to balance the books. One player … Read more