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For much of 2024, the Cowboys were plagued by humiliating blowouts and injuries. But are they on the way to redeeming themselves, or is this a repeat of 2023 just waiting to happen? (Image Credit to Imagn Images/Reuters) Even to the average viewer, it’s very clear that the Dallas Cowboys are playing far differently under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.  Much of that might have to do with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb playing injury-free seasons o

In what will be the first opportunity to play international opposition, Northern Super League side AFC Toronto will contest the upcoming World Sevens tournament, set to take place from December 5th to December 7th in Fort Lauderdale, as Canada’s representative.  (Image Credit to the Northern Tribune) Following a successful inaugural season for AFC Toronto in the first-year Northern Super League, Canada’s domestic women’s football league, the Toronto-based side will represent

After eight months worth of opening-round action in the European section of World Cup qualifying, the matchups are set for the playoff tournament that will decide four of the final six spots in next summer’s international football tournament. While the games don’t kick off until March, it’s still worth completing an early preview of the matchups and projecting the winners of each playoff path.   (Image Credit to Dan Istitene/ Getty Images) That first round of qualifying was,

From the terraces to the presidency – and from fan to symbol of a different kind of football. (Image credits to Tagesspiegel) When Kay Bernstein was elected president of Hertha BSC in June 2022, it was more than just a change of leadership. Bernstein wasn’t a millionaire investor, a seasoned executive, or a politician. He was something rarer: a supporter, an Ultra, a true son of the club. His journey from the chanting stands of the Ostkurve to the presidential office made him

In what was probably the most insane MLS Cup playoff game in recent memory, the Vancouver Whitecaps successfully got over the hump that is LAFC in the postseason. While the game itself and the resulting confidence boost is important, how the team proceeds is going to be more crucial in their hopes of winning the MLS Cup. (Image Credit to The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck) Throughout the MLS Cup second round game between Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC, I probably counted a good thr

With the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles both at 8-3, Friday’s contest between the two teams will surely have a playoff feel to it. Can the Bears, who are in a position to fight for a playoff berth down the stretch for the first time in several years, find a way to get it done once again, this time against the defending Super Bowl champions? Or will the Eagles bounce back after a gut-wrenching loss and put themselves in position to clinch their second consecutive divisi

Following a crazy Week 12 in the NFL, the league’s Thanksgiving Day slate is set to kick off another big week of games. With all six teams in action set to play a role of some form in the playoff picture, each of the three games on tap are set to be must-see TV. (Image Credit to the Winnipeg Free Press) What a time to be an NFL fan.  The parity is larger than ever, almost two-thirds of the league is at or above .500, and young upstart teams like the Chicago Bears and the Denv

FIFA’s newly released world rankings reflect the intense and surprising nature of what was an action-packed November international slate. This article will serve to recap some of the biggest takeaways from the latest ranking release. (Image Credit to the BBC) With the calendar set to flip to a World Cup year, national teams are preparing by securing or attempting to secure their respective spots at next summer’s tournament, while others are just beginning their preparations f

A deep dive into the deep-rooted rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham, looking into the history between the clubs and how it has shaped the Premier League and the way fans interact with the game. (Image credit to Gooner News, 2023) The North London Derby has always been a passion-fueled match both on and off the pitch, but where did it start? Arsenal were formed in 1886, in Woolwich and south of the river. The club moved around stadiums over the years trying to find a perman

It’s almost like they never left. Just five years after the demise of the Tom Brady-led Patriots empire, the New England Patriots are seemingly back to their past form. Where it was the quarterback-head coach duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick that terrorised the NFL for twenty years, it’s now Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel who are doing the honours.  (Image Credit to Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) In the 2020 NFL Playoffs, Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans eliminated the New En

This article is about the FA Cup 2nd round draw that has recently happened with the Fixtures taking place between the 5th and 8th of December. (Image credits to BCC Sport) The magic of the FA Cup returns to action on the 5th of December as the 2nd round takes place. With the lower leagues dreaming of causing upsets to the higher league opponents that they may face. With each team dreaming of a place in the final at Wembley Stadium in May, this year's FA Cup is set to deliver

After 21 weeks of regular-season CFL action and 2 rounds of playoff football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes will face off in Winnipeg for the right to be named Grey Cup Champions.  (Image Credit to the Saskatchewan Roughriders) Before the season started, my projected Grey Cup matchup was Saskatchewan vs Toronto.  While I got half of that matchup right, courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders advancing out of the dogfight that was the West Division,

The first head coach firing has taken place in the NFL, with Brian Daboll recently being let go by the New York Giants. Here’s everything you need to know about the recent news. (Image Credit to Robert Sabo/NY Post) After three-and-a-half seasons at the helm, Brian Daboll is being fired from the role of head coach of the New York Giants. Despite a successful first season that saw him guide New York to its first playoff berth in five years and its first playoff win since their

The Vancouver Whitecaps are enjoying what is arguably the best season in their history. But could it all be derailed when they play LAFC in the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs? (Image Credit to The Third Sub) When the fans fill the stands at BC Place on November 22nd, they’ll be in line for what is arguably the biggest game in their clubs’ recent history. Yes, I’m aware that the Whitecaps recently played a CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. I say this knowing that the club is

With the 4:00 PM deadline having come and gone for the NFL trade frenzy, it’s time to analyse the biggest moves from Tuesday’s action. (Image Credit to Cincinnati Bengals) The NFL season has officially entered its second half, and with the trade deadline having come and gone, teams can now focus on their respective late-season playoff pushes and offseason preparations. I’m breaking down the big trades that went down on deadline day and their significance for the teams impacte

After another closely-contested season of Canadian league football, we have our two finalists: Atletico Ottawa and Cavalry FC. With the final set to be played this Sunday at Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium, I’ll be breaking down the matchup and analyzing the key factors that will decide the direction of this year’s North Star Shield. (Image Credit to Atletico Ottawa) Fun fact: this is going to be the first live professional football match I attend. The fact that it's a playoff fina

With the NFL’s playoff race slowly starting to take shape, which teams will play big roles in the season’s second half? And could we still see some shakeup in terms of the division leaders after a stunning first half of NFL football? (Image Credit to Sean Thomas-Imagn Images.) With the NFL season’s first half having come and gone, we’ve been able to see which teams have surprised (Cincinnati does fall under this in the worst possible way unfortunately) and which have not (loo

In what was a rollercoaster of a match, Liverpool were able to emerge victorious despite once again surrendering a two-goal advantage....

Another week of Premier League action, another dose of unpredictability. From Tottenham upsetting Manchester City to Brentford securing a...

Despite an early challenge from the Hammers, Chelsea were able to bounce back from a poor effort against Crystal Palace in what was a 5-1...