The Scottish Football Association hopes to name the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager early next week. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002-04. Clarke’s abrupt departure came as Scotland exited the … Read more
As Leeds United gear up for their second season back in the Premier League, last year’s 14th-place finish has left supporters daring to dream that the club are on the path to re-establishing themselves as a Premier League force. And it’s not just the fans who are harbouring these ambitions, with the club’s legendary former … Read more
Manchester City are hopeful that Rodri will sign a new contract, but the club are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for the midfielder as well as moves from other suitors. Rodri’s contract expires in June next year and he has failed to sign City’s new deal, which has been on the table for … 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
Boston Red Sox “Everyone here thinks we have a good team.” The Red Sox have scored one run in two games against the Yankees. AP Photo/Charles Krupa comment As if the dreary 40-degree weather shrouding Fenway Park on Wednesday wasn’t miserable enough, the cheers emanating from Boston Stadium said it all amid the Red Sox’s … Read more
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — At first glance, these animals look like regular old coyotes, their voices howling and their eyes twinkling as they roam. You’ll find them almost everywhere on Galveston Island, from The Strand to the Sands. “This animal had a big, bushy tail. It was longer. It was really huge,” said April Lacson, … Read more
Almost eight years ago, in 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) launched the “Hope” campaign to raise awareness about attacks on hospitals and health-care workers in armed conflicts, ending with the powerful message that even hope in Palestine is struggling to survive. Although it was released years ago, the campaign recently resurfaced … Read more
If The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord don’t have you foaming at the mouth for the future of Star Wars, all is not lost. There’s a new hope on the horizon. With the departure of studio chief Kathleen Kennedy and the promotion of new bosses Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. Their arrival could herald a whole lot of changes … Read more
Some thought it was a pipe dream to begin with, while others have bought into the idea of it being a possibility. Regardless of which side of the fence one would fall on, there’s no question that the thought of the Bucs trading for Las Vegas Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby has been a … Read more
Defector has partnered with Baseball Prospectus to bring you a taste of their work. They write good shit that we think you’ll like. If you do like it, we encourage you to check out their site and subscribe. This story was originally published at Baseball Prospectus on Feb 18. In his second collection of recollections and reflections, What Do You Care What Other … Read more