Star Wars Day: Sports teams from San Jose Sharks to Pittsburgh Steelers feel the Force
It’s Star Wars Day once again (otherwise known as May the 4th) which means the sports world is once again paying tribute to George […]
Zlatan Goes to Hollywood: Sweden’s Ibrahimovic taking his star turn in sunny La La Land
Major League Soccer teams have signed some big-name European players over the years, including Thierry Henri, Robbie Keane and David Beckham, but the latest […]
The Kids Are Alright: How many USWNT members can you identify from childhood photos?
Long before they ever laced up their cleats for the United States National Team, playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final was a […]
Man United and Man City pay respects to victims of Manchester bombing
Rivals on the football pitch, Manchester United and Manchester City were united in paying respect to those affected by last night’s bombing following Ariana […]
Everything you didn’t know about Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Just knowing the basics about soccer star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang requires a degree in geography. Born in Laval, France to Gabonese parents, he starred for […]
Lionel Messi meets 6-year-old Afghan fan Murtaza Ahmadi before Barca friendly
Lionel Messi is giving new meaning to the phrase “international friendly”. Prior to a match with Al-Ahli Saudi FC, the Argentinian soccer star — […]
An American in Dortmund: Christian Pulisic flashes soccer genius in Germany
America dominates its homegrown sports of baseball, football and basketball, yet despite being the world’s third most populous country, it has never produced a […]
Paralympic Pelé: Jefinho sees Brazil to 5-a-side blindfolded-soccer gold in Rio
On Saturday, Brazil’s Paralympic 5-a-side soccer team mirrored the success of the country’s Neymar-led Olympic team to claim gold at the Rio Games — […]
Unlimited drive: Allyson Felix, Simone Biles, Mo Farah, Serena Williams and Alex Morgan ready for Rio
Nike is promoting its “Unlimited” shoe line with a series of slickly-produced videos featuring a number of elite athletes, the majority of whom will […]
Seven reasons why Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo (and vice versa)
Since 2008, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo have claimed every Ballon d’Or award, and in each of the past five years […]
Neymar’s American Vacation: Hanging out with the Mets, Michael Jordan, Justin Bieber & Steph Curry
Brazil is holding Neymar Jr. out of the Copa America so he will be rested for the Olympics, but that didn’t keep the Barcelona […]
From Rosario to Barcelona to America: Living large with Lionel Messi
Life is good for Lionel Messi — on and off the soccer pitch. This year alone, the 28-year-old won his fifth FIFA Ballon d’Or, […]