The Sierra Leone Football Association is looking at two matches in the country’s second tier. The two soccer encounters produced an astonishing 187 goals between them. Kuhunla Rangers beat Lumbebu United 95-0, while Gulf FC smashed Koquima Lebanon 91-1. The matches set the goal-scoring record for Sierra Leonean football. Both […]
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Nashville Inaugurates Biggest US Soccer Stadium in 1-1 Draw vs Union
30,109 people turned out for Nashville SC’s first home match at the brand new GEODIS Park on Sunday evening. All tickets made available were sold out for the grand opening of the biggest US soccer stadium. Union’s Mikael Uhre opened the scoring after 66 minutes, with Randall Leal netting Nashville’s […]
Soccer Legend Pele Has Tumor Removed From His Colon
The Brazilian football god Pele, 80, took to social media to reveal that doctors operated on him to remove a tumor from his intestine. “Last Saturday I underwent surgery to remove a suspicious lesion in the right colon … Fortunately, I am used to celebrating great victories alongside you,” Pele […]
Tokyo Olympics: Brazil Wins Soccer Gold in Extra Time Thriller
Brazil defended the gold medals they won on home soil in 2016. The South Americans won the final of the Olympic’s men’s football tournament thanks to an extra-time goal scored by Malcom. Richarlison missed a penalty in the 38th minute, but Matheus Cunha put Brazil in front in the dying […]
Tokyo Olympics: Mexico Wins Bronze in Men’s Soccer, Beats Japan 3-1
Mexico proved too strong for the Japanese hosts as they won the bronze medals in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Japan was hoping to end a 53-year long medal drought in men’s Olympic football, but Mexico made a clear statement right from the start. Cordova scored after […]
Tokyo Olympics: Perfect Sweden Goes for Women’s Soccer Gold vs. Canada
Sweden has run through its opposition in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament, outscoring opponents 13-3 on its way to winning all five matches thus far. That makes the Swedes a clear favorite heading into the gold medal match against a strong Canadian squad on Friday. Olympic officials moved the gold […]
Tokyo Olympics: US Looks to Salvage Bronze Medal vs. Australia in Women’s Soccer
Team USA suffered a devastating loss on Monday when Canada defeated the United States 1-0 in the semifinals of the women’s soccer tournament. But the American women can still leave the Tokyo Olympics with a medal if they can get past Australia in Thursday’s bronze medal match. Both the United […]
Tokyo Olympics: USA, Canada Renew North American Rivalry in Women’s Soccer Semifinal
The United States and Canada each survived penalty shootouts to set up a semifinal clash between the CONCACAF rivals in the women’s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Canada and Team USA will now face off on Monday in Kashima with a berth to the gold medal game on the […]
Tokyo Olympics: US Women Still Gold Medal Favorites in Soccer After Limping Through Pool Play
The US Women’s National Team didn’t play like its normal, dominant self during the round-robin stage of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. But the Americans say the real tournament starts now that they’ve reached the knockout rounds. The United States held a scoreless draw against Australia on Tuesday, which was […]
Olympic Soccer: France Survive Scare and Beat South Africa, as Spain Narrowly Win Against Australia. Brazil Held in Surprise Draw by Cote d’Ivoire
The second round of group games in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics came with fresh moments of madness on the pitch. France is still in the competition with chances of progressing thanks to Gignac’s goals while defending champions Brazil couldn’t get past Cote d’Ivoire. South Korea thumped […]
Olympic Soccer: Richarlison Sets Record in Thrilling Brazil Win Over Germany, Shock Defeat for France Against Mexico
Brazil started their push for gold in the men’s football tournament at the Olympics with a spectacular 4-2 win over Germany. Mexico beat France 4-1, while Spain were held by Egypt, 0-0. Richarlison, the man of the day It was Brazil 3, Germany 0 after just half an hour in […]
Olympic Soccer: USA Still Favorites for Women’s Soccer Gold After Opening Loss to Sweden
Sweden ended a 44-match unbeaten streak for the United States in women’s soccer on Wednesday, defeating the Americans 3-0 in their opening match at the Tokyo Olympics. Stina Blackstenius scored twice and Lina Hurtig also netted a goal in a dominant win for the Swedes. Sweden continues to vex USWNT […]
Mia Hamm Soccer Card Sets Sales Record
A Mia Hamm soccer card nearly impossible to find in perfect condition set a sales record for a card depicting a female sports star. The 1992 Sports Illustrated for Kids card graded Gem Mint by PSA sold for $34,440 via Goldin Auctions over the weekend. It’s the only PSA 10 […]
TikTok expands reach into professional sports with UFC, soccer deals
Short-form video platform TikTok is rapidly building a foothold in the sports world, with two more deals linking the app to the UFC and professional soccer teams in the United States. On Friday, TikTok announced a multi-year deal with the UFC that will see the mixed martial arts promotion place […]
From Soccer to Golf, Cross-Sport Props Bring Every Sunday Game into Super Bowl 55 Betting
As we’ve covered all week here at OG, there are tons of prop bets you can wager on for Super Bowl 55. But, beyond coin flips and the color of the Gatorade, the game MVP, and the halftime show, there are also cross-sport props that bring other Sunday events into […]
Paraguayan Soccer Player Faces Ban after Partial Penis Exposure
A Paraguayan soccer player literally got caught with his pants down during a recent match, where he may have partially exposed his genitalia after celebrating a goal. Guarani striker Raul Bobadilla scored late in the game to give his club a 3-2 aggregate victory over Libertad last week. He then […]
Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Goalie Sarah Fuller to Handle Placekicking Duties vs. Missouri Saturday
With many of the team’s special teams players in quarantine, women’s soccer standout Sarah Fuller practiced with the team and is available as kicker for Vanderbilt Saturday. Texas-native Fuller is a senior goalkeeper for the 8-4 Commodores. She appeared in nine games and made 28 saves this season. Last weekend […]
Clubs, Operators Scramble After Spain Bans Soccer Team Gambling Sponsorships
Today, 17 of the 20 clubs in La Liga – Spain’s top-flight soccer league – enjoy some sort of sponsorship deal with one or more gaming firms. By next season, the Spanish government says that number will be zero. Last week, the Spanish government approved the Royal Decree on Commercial […]
Major League Soccer Returning Next Month with Tournament in Orlando
Major League Soccer announced that it will return to play on July 8 with a special tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The MLS is Back Tournament will feature multiple games each day, with a pool-play format followed by a […]
Major League Soccer Nearing Deal to Avoid Lockout, Hold Summer Tournament in Orlando
Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association are close to a collective bargaining agreement that would allow teams to participate in a tournament this summer in Orlando, Florida. The league will likely send its official offer to the MLSPA on Tuesday, with players voting on the proposal by Wednesday. […]