Some people are fans of the Washington Commanders. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Washington Commanders. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: Washington Comma—OH GOD NO NOT AGAIN There goes his golf swing. Your 2025 record: 5-12, including … Read more
Some people are fans of the New York Giants. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New York Giants. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: WHAT’S IN THE TENT?! I BET THERE’S FREE CANDY IN THERE! Your 2025 … Read more
Moments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.” Zidane coached Real Madrid until leaving in 2021. He replaces Didier Deschamps at the helm … Read more
Some people are fans of the Arizona Cardinals. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Arizona Cardinals. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: “Oh my goodness.” Oh yeah, those are the Arizona Cardinals all right. Your 2025 record: 3-14. … Read more
As England fans reflect on another major tournament near-miss, the question of where the 2026 World Cup side fits into Three Lions history will no doubt have been a popular pub debate in recent days. While Thomas Tuchel’s side have been able to call on two of the planet’s very best players in Jude Bellingham … Read more
Italy is set to appoint legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo as its men’s national team head coach, according to multiple reports on Friday. Italian Federation director Paolo Maldini was reportedly in talks with high-profile free agent coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola, but all signs now point to Pirlo being named the Azzurri’s new leading … Read more
Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped while driving at almost 50km/h over the speed limit in Sydney. Volpato was one of Australia’s breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup but is now back in the spotlight after allegedly driving a BMW Coupe at 109km/h in a 60km/h zone … Read more
The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to announce the new Italy coach within the week, with the Azzurri still reeling after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup. … Read more
Some people are fans of the Las Vegas Raiders. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Las Vegas Raiders. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: Las Vegas Raiders. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Who needs the silver part, … Read more
Andoni Iraola believes that one of his priorities at Liverpool will be to create “a very difficult team to beat” and says that he is well aware that the fans “just want to see the team play well and deliver good results”. Iraola, 44, replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach after the end of … Read more