Football
Deschamps Relieved Mbappe Escaped Rough Treatment in France Win
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he worried Paraguay would physically target Kylian Mbappe, but Les Bleus came through to advance.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Alex Rivera
Football Correspondent
Alex covers football and the global game with fast, sharp analysis.
Football
USLW Playoffs: Vermont Green FC Set to Face Eagle FC
Vermont Green FC enters the USLW Playoffs for a high-stakes clash against Eagle FC. Here is what to know ahead of the postseason matchup.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
England's Wild World Cup Reception in a Venue Where Dreams Have Died
England's squad received a remarkable welcome at a host city known for derailing World Cup ambitions, with reporters calling it unlike anything they had witnessed before.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
France Reach Quarter-Finals After Tough Battle With Paraguay
France secured their place in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought contest against a determined Paraguay side that refused to make things easy.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
World Cup Round of 16 Bracket: Full Schedule and Matchups
The World Cup Round of 16 is set. Here is a full look at the bracket, match schedule, and how every team punched their ticket to the knockout stage.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Leboeuf Slams Paraguay's Style Against France: 'Everything I Hate'
Former France defender Frank Leboeuf did not hold back after Paraguay's match against France, calling their approach everything he despises about the game.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
eSports
eSports Officially Recognised as a Sport Under Singapore's New Sports Council Bill
Singapore's new Sports Council Bill grants official sport status to eSports, bridge and chess, marking a significant shift in how competitive gaming is recognised.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
Deschamps Feared Paraguay Would Target Mbappe as France Progress
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he feared Paraguay would physically target Kylian Mbappe as Les Bleus secured their place in the next round.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
World Cup 2026: Jhon Arias Goal Sends Colombia Into Last 16
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 at World Cup 2026, with Jhon Arias' goal securing a place in the last 16 and a Vancouver date with Switzerland.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Football Australia Stands Behind Popovic Amid Growing Criticism
Football Australia has publicly defended Socceroos coach Tony Popovic as pressure mounts, insisting the governing body remains committed to his leadership.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Vanderbilt Football Top 20 Player Rankings: No. 11 Revealed
Sports Illustrated has released its Vanderbilt football top 20 player rankings, with the No. 11 spot drawing attention ahead of the upcoming season.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
Football Australia Stands Behind Tony Popovic Amid Growing Criticism
Football Australia has publicly backed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic despite mounting pressure on his position, acknowledging that hindsight is always easy.
By Alex Rivera2 min read