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Veteran analyst Jon "Buckets" Eimer shares his top prop bets for the 2026 World Cup, forecasting a Round of 16 run for the USMNT, naming Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun as leading scorers, and outlining key odds.
Philadelphia has committed to a three-year, entry-level contract with Ilya Pautov, a promising Russian winger whose recent MHL performances hint at a high-upside future.
Iran has announced a 26‑player squad for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 17 domestic-based athletes whose clubs have been idle since February due to the regional conflict. The lineup highlights Mehdi Taremi while excluding Sardar Azmoun, whose recent online activity reportedly displeased Iranian authorities. The team will train in Antalya before relocating to Tijuana to navigate U.S. visa hurdles, and will compete in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt, with a possible showdown against the United States in the round of 32.
The International Football Association Board has announced a series of amendments that will shape the 2026 World Cup and the 2026‑2027 season, aiming to curb misconduct, speed up play and protect player welfare.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has walked back its blanket ban on Russian clubs and national teams, opting for a case‑by‑case review as the 2026‑2027 season approaches.
The International Football Association Board has confirmed a series of amendments that will be applied from the 2026‑27 season and at the inaugural 48‑team World Cup, targeting discipline, match tempo and player safety.
The International Football Association Board has approved a suite of amendments that will shape the 2026‑27 season and the 2026 World Cup, aiming to curb misconduct, speed up play and enhance the spectator experience.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has lifted its season‑long suspension of Russia, opting instead to review each competition on its own merits, a move that follows the reinstatement of Belarus and signals a shift in eligibility policy.
Both nations have opted out of matches against Belarus, citing legal bans and concerns over the sport’s governing body’s recent decision to readmit the Belarusian team.
The International Ice Hockey Federation has undone its earlier ban on Russian clubs for the 2026‑27 season, but the path back to international competition remains uncertain.
The International Ice Hockey Federation will assess Russian and Belarusian participation on a case‑by‑case basis for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, reaffirming its commitment to a cautious and coordinated return.
The International Ice Hockey Federation's disciplinary board has overturned its earlier decision to bar Russia from international competition, ordering a fresh review by the council while granting partial reinstatement to Belarus for select tournaments.
Tim Ream discusses the pressure and expectations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and his hopes of inspiring the next generation.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, veteran Tim Ream discusses the tournament’s potential to ignite a new generation of fans and prove America’s growing soccer credentials.
Veteran defender Tim Ream discusses how the 2026 World Cup can ignite a new era of soccer enthusiasm in the United States.
As the United States prepares to co‑host the 2026 World Cup, its aging transit network and high travel costs are drawing scrutiny from fans, officials and analysts alike.
A Ukrainian artillery team used an Italian B1 Centauro to deliver a precise shot from over 11 km away, demonstrating how tank guns are being repurposed as artillery amid a drone‑saturated conflict.
Recent moves in the NHL see assistant coach Jay Leach exit the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights dominate on the road, and speculation swirls around the Vancouver Canucks’ possible hiring of Manny Malhotra amid family concerns.
The Yaroslavl Lokomotiv clinched the KHL's Gagarin Cup for the second consecutive season, a feat marked by a symbolic tribute to Yuri Gagarin and the participation of NHL‑experienced stars like Richard Panik and Alexander Radulov.
The Mexican Football Federation has teamed with legends of the 1986 World Cup to end a decades‑old homophobic chant that has drawn FIFA sanctions, promoting the iconic Mexican Wave as a symbol of unity.
Swedish media speculate about Detroit Red Wings farmhands, the Grand Rapids Griffins clinch a tight series, Sweden crushes Slovenia, and Vyacheslav Kozlov eyes a KHL coaching post.
The upcoming documentaries — 'When Soccer Came to America,' 'Soccer's American Dream,' 'The Summer of '94' and 'U.S. Against the World' — explore the NASL's legacy, the 1994 World Cup build‑up, and the modern team's ambitions.
Boston fans gear up for the World Cup, juggling home‑field excitement, soaring ticket costs and global travel memories.
As the World Cup approaches, fans confront inflated ticket costs, the erasure of a celebrated Dallas mural and a maze of logistical hurdles, while off‑field debates drown out the pure love of the game.