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Saudi money putting an expiration date on soccer stars’ charisma
There’s a weird gray area for soccer stars after they turn 30. They’re still good, maybe not great, yet are so established that they command larger sums of money than a younger player or two who is not yet a household name and could Moneyball their teams the same production. In past instances, those...
China is a good place to be when you’re kicking Daryl Morey in the head
James Harden’s China trip may wind up being one of the most monumental offseason moments of the year. He’s running around China complaining about his contract, throwing Daryl Morey’s name out there as red meat to a ravenous audience eager to villainize his boss, and selling his alcohol brand more fe...
Saudi League soccer and Fox Sports: A match made in apathy
There are several analogies that could be used to illustrate the hubris of Fox Sports partnering with the Saudi Pro League, and as easy as it would be to use the retirement tours of big name soccer stars, and the marginal effect they’ve had on MLS here in the states, Lionel Messi is on a barnstormin...
Who’s up for a non-NBA pro athlete slam dunk contest?
Everyone loves a good slam dunk contest. It doesn’t matter if it involves NBA players, college athletes, or dudes from the neighborhood. If those involved are talented, creative highflyers, folks will gather around to enjoy the festivities. Obviously, the NBA owns the crown when it comes to spectacu...
Lionel Messi’s quick start for Inter Miami has MLS’ detractors quiet
The shouts about Major League Soccer at large from other parts of the sports world get repetitive. Stating it’s a retirement league was always a jaded view. Perhaps it was the league with the most publicity that was willing to take big names past their prime. And while a lack of promotion and relega...
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Women’s World Cup preview: Can the Japanese bookend the American’s dominance from Group C?

Women’s World Cup preview: Can the Japanese bookend the American’s dominance from Group C?

Wed Jul 12 2023
Lionel Messi retirement tour is coming to the US, not Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi retirement tour is coming to the US, not Saudi Arabia

Wed Jun 07 2023
With PGA-LIV merger, the sportswashing of Saudi Arabia's human rights record is in full swing

With PGA-LIV merger, the sportswashing of Saudi Arabia's human rights record is in full swing

Wed Jun 07 2023
Life after greatness: What happens when a sport loses its GOAT?

Life after greatness: What happens when a sport loses its GOAT?

Fri May 26 2023
Hasn't Lionel Messi made enough money?

Hasn't Lionel Messi made enough money?

Wed Apr 05 2023
Life ain’t easy for Bayern Munich… according to Bayern Munich

Life ain’t easy for Bayern Munich… according to Bayern Munich

Mon Mar 27 2023
The Great Debates tournament: Elite 8

The Great Debates tournament: Elite 8

Fri Mar 24 2023
The Great Debates tournament: Sweet 16

The Great Debates tournament: Sweet 16

Tue Mar 21 2023
Congrats, Boomer Esiason, you’ve made me defend Mac Jones

Congrats, Boomer Esiason, you’ve made me defend Mac Jones

Wed Jan 04 2023
The best soccer players of all time to never win a World Cup

The best soccer players of all time to never win a World Cup

Tue Dec 20 2022
World Cup 2022 Diary: Day 21 - It's no Kane do for England again and Ronaldo walks off a loser... again

World Cup 2022 Diary: Day 21 - It's no Kane do for England again and Ronaldo walks off a loser... again

Tue Dec 13 2022
World Cup Diary Day 18: Croatia, Argentina advance in penalty kicks

World Cup Diary Day 18: Croatia, Argentina advance in penalty kicks

Tue Dec 13 2022
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