I can’t help but empathize with the heirloom tomato this time of year. The first BLTs have been eaten; the novelty has worn off. Stacked on farmers’ market tables like milk bottles in a carnival game, late-summer tomatoes start to look a little worse for wear. Like me, they are often etched with lines from … Read more
The pressure is growing on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, with many countries withdrawing their support following the bungled World Cup sell-off. However, how key is Infantino’s relationship with each confederation and is it likely that an election contest will actually happen? We look at the key considerations, confederation by confederation. 1) How does each … Read more
Milne’s booking-producing foul on Lewis Smith was the first real dent in Hearts’ defensive resolve and Stuart Armstrong’s free-kick delivery caused chaos. Dan Happe headed back across goal and Nisbet and Lewis Mayo raced in to apply the finish. Mayo was eventually credited with the goal and Hearts’ hopes of a VAR reprieve for any … Read more
David Gray has gone from being slated to serenaded by Hibernian fans in the space of seven days. Make no mistake, the head coach was under pressure after his side’s torrid display in Kosovo last week. Supporters who had travelled to eastern Europe made it abundantly clear what they thought of their team’s 2-0 first-leg … Read more
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably their greatest ever player. The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, saying he has been given a four-year contract. … Read more
If Brandon Aiyuk had not already done enough damage to his image with what has become increasingly self-destructive behavior toward the San Francisco 49ers, he now appears determined to make other teams think twice before considering signing him. For much of the offseason, Aiyuk has expressed a desire to play for the Washington Commanders if … Read more
Giannis Antetokounmpo may still be a Milwaukee Bucks player, but the two-time MVP has been among the biggest trade rumors that could flip the NBA. The Greek superstar has openly voiced frustration with the franchise’s direction while repeatedly stressing his love for the city, its fans, and the organization that drafted him. Reports have even … Read more
The Rams were selective in the defensive moves they made over the offseason, but no one improved more than they did on that side of the ball thanks to the two additions they made at cornerback. Trading for Chiefs Pro Bowler Trent McDuffie, then signing his teammate, Jaylen Watson, in free agency completely changed the … Read more
KJ WILLIS, 35 | John Legend was the first coach to turn his chair for Willis’ joyful delivery of Bobby Brown’s “Toni.” (Oh, you question the joy? Take it up with Legend, who’s probably still giving Willis praise hands from his swivel chair.) As Willis proceeded to effortlessly cruise through the song, Kelly Clarkson could … Read more
Was it pure coincidence or something more intentional when the lights went out in overtime of a 3-3 game between UMass and UConn and the Huskies had a chance to win? That’s the question UConn hockey fans may be asking themselves after the nation’s No. 13 team lost in a shootout to the Minutemen over … Read more