Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning India across Hockey, Soccer, Football.
Ranjit Bajaj, who runs the Minerva Academy and owns Delhi FC, asserts that his U‑13 players score higher on the Yo‑Yo test than Virat Kohli, whose 21.6 remains India’s benchmark. The statement, made on a podcast, pits football fitness against cricket’s elite standards.
A journalist recounts discovering soccer through family stories, global icons, and the sport's growing footprint in the United States.
After 16 seasons and three Stanley Cup titles, veteran center Jonathan Toews has hung up his skates, ending a career that spanned the Chicago Blackhawks, a two‑year health hiatus, and a final season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets.
The Athletic’s senior editor Will Jeanes designs a daily soccer‑themed puzzle for the 2026 World Cup, grouping 16 words into four categories with a single solution.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, India’s football landscape reveals a stark contrast between massive popular interest and professional stagnation.
Duke announced the addition of Yuna Marui, a Japanese midfielder with extensive national team credentials, bolstering the program ahead of the upcoming season.
Soccer commentary has transformed from mere play-by-play into a narrative art that captures emotion, history, and cultural identity, turning each match into a shared memory.
From the 1994 World Cup flop to today’s corporate sponsorships, American indifference to soccer persists, shaped by cultural resistance, selective enthusiasm, and even political paradoxes.
For three decades the United States has remained aloof from the world’s most watched sporting tournament, a stance rooted in cultural resistance rather than simple ignorance.
The campaign showcases Mexican football talent, the Street Child World Cup’s mission, and the debut of the ADIZERO ADIOS PRO 4 SATISFY shoe, highlighted by an immersive desert gathering.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the United States' soccer supporters — shaped by culture, geography, and a growing love of the game — are poised to come together like never before.
An investigation reveals how former Chelsea midfielder Ulises Davila and his associates manipulated a key A‑League match, turning on‑field discipline into a $161,615 payout and exposing the broader vulnerability of Australian sport to match‑fixing.
The 1994 World Cup in the United States marked a turning point, and the upcoming 2026 edition will test the limits of soccer’s worldwide appeal.
Manny Malhotra has been named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, becoming the first person of South Asian descent to lead an NHL team. The move follows a distinguished playing and coaching career and is part of a broader push for inclusion in the league.
Zee Entertainment has locked in broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup, ending a months‑long standoff and promising coverage of 39 tournaments over eight years across its TV and streaming platforms.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has secured exclusive Indian broadcast and streaming rights to 39 FIFA events from 2026 to 2034, bringing World Cups, women's tournaments and futsal to audiences across new sports channels and ZEE5.
From June 11 to June 17, Dave & Buster's invites soccer enthusiasts to test their skills in a life‑sized claw machine for a chance at tickets to high‑profile matches, while enjoying exclusive food, drinks, and new arcade attractions.
Nielsen’s latest research highlights how soccer is becoming a mainstream cultural force, especially among U.S. Hispanics and fans in Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East, just months before the 2026 World Cup.
Research ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights how US Hispanic fans are leading digital engagement, with strong viewership of qualifiers and MLS, while football's popularity spans South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and draws significant interest from Black Caribbean and Middle Eastern consumers.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has introduced a suite of sports channels under the Unite8 Sports brand, targeting the growing appetite for live football, cricket and other events in India. The move comes as FIFA’s broadcast rights talks remain unresolved, with rival bids from JioStar and Sony shaping the competitive landscape.
At just 19, Vicky Lopez has become one of the most talked‑about talents in women’s football, combining record‑breaking performances with a drive to honor her late mother while balancing studies and a promising future.
The United States men's national soccer team has never progressed beyond the World Cup quarterfinals, a stark contrast to the nation's economic might and the success of its women's side. Historians and analysts point to limited international exposure and a lack of deep soccer tradition as key factors driving the disparity.
As the first joint‑hosted edition of the expanded World Cup approaches, stakeholders grapple with promises of global growth against concerns of diluted competition and strained calendars.
Virat Kohli’s recent remarks about cricket fitness have prompted a proposed challenge with India’s hockey elite, centering on the demanding yo‑yo test.