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Are you ready for the MLS Playoffs? (Image: Twitter/MLS)

Decision Day Drama in the MLS: An Eventful Evening Decides Playoffs

The 2021 MLS Cup playoffs are set. The New England Revolution and the Colorado Rapids finished at the top of their respective conferences and earned themselves first knockout round byes, while 12 other clubs will battle to join them in the quarterfinals. The playoffs kick off on Nov. 20 with […]

No Goals In Le Classique as Marseille – PSG Play to 0-0 Tie

No Goals In Le Classique as Marseille – PSG Play to 0-0 Tie

It was by no means an epic affair at the Velodrome in Marseille as the two big rivals in Ligue 1 confronted. OM-PSG finished 0-0. Paris Saint-Germain started their magic trio upfront, but Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe couldn’t find a way past Pau Lopez. Both teams had goals ruled out […]

Erling Haaland scored seven goals for Borussia Dortmund since the start of the German season. (Image: Twitter/actufoot_)

PSG Plans to Sign Haaland if Mbappe Joins Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe looks set to leave for Real Madrid, so Paris Saint-Germain’s board has come up with a backup plan in the form of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who is the replacement the French giant dreams of signing. Haaland (21) has scored at a non-stop rate in the past two […]

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United FC is one of the Premiere league clubs Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their first goal with Vladimir Coufal.  (Image: Glyn Kirk/Reuters)

UK May Ban Gambling Ads on Jerseys Just as US Introduces Them

The UK is considering a ban on gambling company ads on the front of Premier League soccer jerseys. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment just announced it would advertise its sportsbook on the front of the Washington Capital’s NHL jerseys. The news highlights the countries’ contrasting sports betting history. Bookmakers have been legal […]

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the highest earners' rankings in world football, according to Forbes. (Image: skysports.com)

Cristiano Ronaldo Overtakes Messi as Highest-Paid Football Player

Ronaldo is expected to earn $125 million before tax in the 2021-22 season, $15 million more than Messi, according to Forbes. Ronaldo and Messi both changed clubs this summer, with the Portuguese striker returning to Manchester United and Messi choosing to join Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain. Ronaldo will […]

James Rodriguez left Everton after just one season. (Image: Twitter/brfootball)

James Rodriguez Joins Al-Rayyan in Qatar

Colombian superstar James Rodriguez, a former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich player, left Everton to join Qatari side Al-Rayyan. Rodriguez wasn’t part of Rafael Benitez’s plans at Goodison Park. He traveled to Qatar at the weekend to undergo medicals, then put pen to paper on his new contract until 2024. […]

Leo Messi celebrated with the Argentinean fans after scoring a hat-trick against Bolivia. (Image: Twitter/Deporte Total)

Messi’s Special Night Leaves Him in Tears

Leo Messi couldn’t hold his tears back as the Argentinean national team finally celebrated winning the Copa America in front of their fans. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic meant Argentina’s players and supporters couldn’t cheer together until now for their triumph against Brazil on July 10. The ceremony started […]

Raheem Sterling dedicated his goal to a late friend. (Image: Twitter/England)

England’s Players Targeted with Racist Abuse in Hungary Win

Euro 2020 finalists England beat Hungary 4-0 in Budapest to stay at the top of their group in the race to World Cup 2022. Sporadic monkey chants were heard at the Puskas Arena, Sky Sports informs. England’s players were booed by various parts of the crowd after taking the knee […]

The cast of 'The League', a comedy series on FX about competitive friends in a long-standing fantasy football league. (Image: FX)

Funny Name Suggestions for Your Fantasy Football Team

Are you looking to shake things up with your fantasy football team this year? Then, consider changing your team’s name. If you can’t figure out how to name your fantasy team, then we have a few suggestions like clever puns on player names, pop culture references, fictional football names, paying […]

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Beer Companies Ramp Up Sponsorship of Women’s Sports

Two major beer brands announced new women’s sports programs on Thursday. Heineken announced new sponsorships with UEFA women’s soccer and motorsport’s W series. Meanwhile, Michelob ULTRA is committing $100 million over the next five years to promote gender equality in sports. Beer companies have traditionally been among sports’ largest sponsors. […]

Giannis Anteokounmpo (Image: Getty)

Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Brewers Ownership Group as Investment Surge Continues

NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo attended a Milwaukee Brewers game on Tuesday. And, while Antetokounmpo has attended many Brewers games, this was his first as the team’s newest minority owner. Antetokounmpo’s investment is hardly unique, however, as professional athletes, actors, and private equity firms continue to pour money into professional sports. […]