The banner held aloft by a Tottenham Hotspur supporter before kick-off was not so much a plea for action as a cry for help. “Please Score A Goal” was the message brandished in the direction of the Spurs players as they came out against Everton in search of their first in the Premier League this … Read more
On a cold winter night in Ketchum, Idaho, Chicago Stars midfielder Bea Franklin was pulling off a different sort of physical feat than what she usually does on the soccer field. Under the eyes of taxidermied animals at the Pioneer Saloon, she deftly balanced martinis as a cocktail waitress, wearing cowgirl boots and ensuring the … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti started his complete overhaul of Brazil’s national team on Wednesday by announcing a squad with few of the players he took to the World Cup three months ago and several young talents. His team will play two friendlies against Australia, on Sept. 25 in Townsville and 29 in Brisbane, and its first ever … Read more
The Bucs’ attitude adjustment this season mirrors one of the greatest marketing changes in entertainment history. In 1997, Vince McMahon famously shifted his then family-friendly WWE show to a more edgier and intense product. WWE, at that time, was getting pushed around by rival promotion WCW in the battle for TV ratings supremacy. McMahon knew … Read more
Editor’s note: This story was originally published July 20, 2026. The ending was ugly in every language. Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, and the scoreline flattered it. The defending champion went 120 minutes without a single shot on goal. It brought fight instead of football, and when the fight was all … Read more
There’s no Mohamed Salah in the new Saudi Pro League season that kicks off on Thursday and while the age of the ageing megastar is ending, there is still the strong chance that the next few months will be dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old is 24 shy of 1,000 career goals and with the … Read more
Available for 29 days Andros Townsend, Don Hutchison and The Athletic’s Adam Crafton join Aaron Paul to talk FIFA, Gianni Infantino and transfers. The BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan gives the latest on Infantino’s future, less than a week after his plans to sell stakes of FIFA competitions to private investors were announced. Are his … Read more
Former Rangers striker Steven Thompson agreed with McInnes that there is no need to panic. “It’s not the result Rangers wanted, but it is a point away from home at a difficult venue,” he said on BBC Radio Scotland. “Other teams will come here and find it very difficult. “At this point in the season, … Read more
Thelo Aasgaard earned Derek McInnes his first point as Rangers manager as they fought back for a 1-1 draw against Dundee United. Lachlan Rose struck the first goal of the Premiership season to give United a half-time lead at Tannadice. Rangers lacked control in possession in the opening period but they looked more threatening after … Read more
The Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool opened with a victory over Sunderland in Nashville – and a deepening of concerns over the defensive options at his disposal. The sight of Joe Gomez hobbling off after 10 minutes of the new head coach’s first game and two teenagers forming a raw central defence partnership in his … Read more