Control v chaos. On the one hand, the forces of order, regimented, playing in precise patterns and, on the other, something darker, more visceral, a method that acknowledges the imperfection of the human soul, the unknowability of football in all its randomness; better, that second way says, to attempt to ride the fury than to … Read more
“You fear for them, you really do”. A well-worn cliché that pundits will use to express their worries for at least one club at the beginning of every Premier League season, often before a ball has even been kicked in earnest. This year, it looks like my beloved Newcastle United are chief among the sides … Read more
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hit out at FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Burnham is a long-outspoken advocate of fan causes and has been particularly vocal in his criticisms of FIFA, going all the way back to their award of the 2018 World Cup to Russia. And Burnham believes that FIFA’s plans to involve private … Read more
ALPE D’HUEZ, France — Roughly halfway up the final climb of Stage 19, and roughly five hours before the riders hit the base, our car indulged the thick snarl of besotted fans who wanted to do the wave with us. This slowed us across a critical speed threshold, beyond which our car was no longer … Read more
For decades, Egypt has been promoted largely through images of its ancient monuments. The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Nile River have long dominated postcards, travel campaigns, and international perceptions of the country. However, scroll through Instagram, and see DJ Snake’s recently Cairo Express video clips, or browse the work of photographers and … Read more
I grew up in Tehran during the war. As a child, I slept under a wooden bed propped up by my mother’s medical books, hoping they would protect me if the windows were shattered by Iraqi bombs. Explosions have become a part of everyday life. Anyone who has experienced that kind of fear does not … 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 morning I’ll cover four areas as they apply to Tampa Bay: 1. a … Read more
LIV Golf professionals could be welcomed home if the league ends. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp explained how he handled the return of Brooks Koepka from LIV and seems open to the idea of others following a similar path. “Brooks got back on the tour because he made a phone call and said, ‘Look, my … Read more
Former President Barack Obama’s Homeland Security secretary urged Congress to “stop the madness” and end the month-long government shutdown by funding the protection agency and paying its employees. “I’m not taking sides. But I will say this: The primary job of our government and Congress is to allocate money. Keep the lights on. Keep the … Read more
A political activist’s attempt to expose a fraud while covering events on the streets of Los Angeles erupts into chaos when he and his crew get into a violent confrontation that is captured on video. Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe and members of his team were shown approaching a pair of men on Skid Row … Read more