Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italian national team job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Maldini, the federation’s technical director, and his adviser Leonardo handed their resignations to federation president Giovanni Malago just 16 days into his new job as the technical director for the Azzurri, … Read more
Boston Globe Steve Dunn tests a slice of Neapolitan pizza during Lan Lam’s recipe test. Steve Cleese By Aidan Ryan, Boston Globe Updated on July 15, 2026 | 10:21 am 7 minutes to read When private equity firm Marquee Brands bought America’s Test Kitchen in 2023, the Boston food media company’s new leaders assured employees … Read more
The United States is co-hosting the largest World Cup in history alongside Canada and Mexico, with 48 teams competing across 16 venues in North America from June 11 through July 19. Eleven of those venues are NFL stadiums, and fans tuning in to watch the USMNT’s first game of the tournament against Paraguay will notice … Read more
I wanted to spend the week before I started at Defector relaxing, reclined and pensive while reading books and watching movies that would inspire brilliant blogs I could pitch to Lauren and Brandy. I was in Southern California, where I grew up, visiting my parents before going to a wedding. Relaxation is not what came … Read more
The Golden State Warriors are preparing for a crucial Western Conference matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, a game that could have significant playoff seeding implications as the season heads into its final stretch. These conference battles carry extra weight, and the Warriors need every available body as they fight to secure optimal positioning heading into the … Read more
After moving on from Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns have exceeded expectations this season, with Devin Booker firmly establishing himself as the engine of the team. Phoenix entered Friday night as one of the league’s pleasant surprises, playing confident, cohesive basketball behind its franchise star. But that momentum may be in jeopardy. During Friday’s matchup … Read more
Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR It’s time for Scott Reynolds’ 2-Point Conversion post-game column, which features two statements, two questions and two predictions based on the latest Bucs game. The Bucs snapped a four-game losing streak to end the 2025 regular season on a high note with a 16-14 win over the … Read more
“He is another b*m.” That harsh line from Shaquille O’Neal last year really summed up how far Ben Simmons’ public image has fallen. In the last few seasons, Simmons has been heavily criticized. It was because of his poor form and uncertain future in the NBA. This season, instead of making headlines on the basketball … Read more
Unless the Dallas Mavericks started the 2025-26 NBA season looking like a legitimate juggernaut, it was always possible that Nico Harrison would have a short leash. Trading away one of the best players in franchise history, that too in a shady overnight deal that virtually no one knew about, can have that kind of an … Read more
The Bucs ran the ball over 30 times on Sunday in their 23-20 divisional loss to the Panthers. But when they had to start throwing with a chance to tie the game up or even go ahead, it was one errant throw by quarterback Baker Mayfield that ended any hopes the Bucs had, giving them … Read more