hello welcome to it Offside: Your daily recap and World Cup expectations. The strangest thing about Day 18 is that it only has one game, which would make cricket fans feel like they were watching the first round of an International Cricket Confederation tournament if Cricket Canada hadn’t been dismantled due to gang corruption. Action…
In the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic, Ted Russo is a rare ray of hope. As the world went into lockdown, an American football coach running a football team had the enviable job of not only coaching a team in a sport he knew little about, but also boosting the world’s morale during its…
Have you ever wondered why you feel anxious when faced with the unknown? The answer lies in evolutionary biology, which dictates that those who maintain a healthy skepticism survive, while those who seek trouble escape the shackles of mortality. Familiarity doesn’t breed contempt; it actually gives us a warm feeling. Fans sadly lost that warm…
Simon and Garfunkel once sang that the prophet’s words were written on the subway walls. They are only partially true, as gospel truth can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take Paul Rigby’s cartoon headline in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, which illustrates the plight of England’s batsmen during the 1974-75 Ashes tour: “Ashes…
Spain’s Ramin Yamal celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) There’s a term in the sports world called the announcer’s curse. However, this does not mean that fans have to listen to Bollywood actors or cricket…