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Man United vs Man City FA Cup Final: ESPN's Coverage Plans

Saturday's FA Cup Final coverage plans see a first-ever Manchester Derby at this stage in the competition. The Premier League winners from the blue half of Manchester take on the League Cup winners from the red. With Wembley Stadium hosting the game yet again, it could be a chance for Manchester City to take one […]

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Man United may pay Maguire $12 million to leave club

Manchester United may have to pay Harry Maguire a large chunk of change to leave the club this summer. The center back has fallen in the pecking order since arriving at the club in 2019. After multiple underwhelming seasons with the team, it seems likely that the central defender will soon move on to another […]

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Leeds owner offered Elland Road as collateral to buy Sampdoria

Current Leeds United majority owner Andrea Radrizzani offered to put up the club's stadium, Elland Road, as collateral to purchase Sampdoria. The Italian businessman currently owns more than 50% of the English club through his company Aser Ventures. Leeds were just relegated from the Premier League last weekend after a disastrous season. According to The […]

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ESPN standalone app could be $22 per month, suggests analyst

As ESPN seeks additional forms of revenue, the rumored standalone app that will stream the ESPN TV channel has a potential price. Disney CEO Bob Iger called the shift to streaming "inevitable," and the development of ESPN on streaming is a part of due course. Initially, this service, which is different than ESPN+, did not […]

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Mourinho confronts referee in garage after Europa League loss

Jose Mourinho was, quite predictably, not happy following his team's loss in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Roma fell to Sevilla on penalty kicks after a tense and long match in Budapest. Following the disappointing defeat, the Portuguese coach ranted about the officiating and even confronted referee Anthony Taylor in a parking garage. "This […]

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Americans are watching far less primetime network TV

Primetime network TV used to be the be-all and end-all of broadcasting relevance in the US. But Americans, especially younger viewers, have been watching less traditional TV for years. And the drop-off has only increased recently. Primetime is usually considered to be from 8:00-11:00 PM locally, and this includes many major sports events. Major soccer […]

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2023 World Soccer Talk Awards launch; Voting now open

We're proud to announce that the 2023 edition of the annual World Soccer Talk Awards has launched. The awards competition, voted on by soccer fans worldwide, recognizes the best in soccer media. Polls open June 1 and close on June 30. We encourage you to vote for the best of the best in the categories […]

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Sevilla tops Roma in dramatic fashion to win Europa League title

Sevilla collected its record seventh Europa League trophy after beating Roma on Wednesday. Bookings and minor injuries were themes for this match. In fact, the fixture lasted just about three hours in total. Nevertheless, Gonzalo Montiel, the player to convert the final penalty for Argentina in the World Cup, would also get to score the […]

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Can JJ Watt's Burnley replicate Wrexham's USA success?

JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club's […]

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Has the Women's World Cup bubble burst?

The Women's World Cup is right around the corner. As of May 31, the 50-day countdown to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand is underway. The record number of 32 teams secured their spots in the group stage, and teams are beginning to narrow down their squads for the competition. Tickets are selling at […]

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Spurs make Leicester’s James Maddison their top summer target

Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly placed James Maddison atop its summer wish list. The Leicester City midfielder is widely regarded as one of the best Premier League players in his position. Nevertheless, the Foxes have recently been relegated and Maddison may now soon depart the East Midlands club. Spurs to target James Maddison without key figures […]

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Crystal Palace attempt to sign Graham Potter before US tour

Graham Potter has emerged as a potential candidate to become the next Crystal Palace manager. Chelsea sacked the former Brighton boss in early April with the club's season in disarray. Now, Palace could look to lure Potter to south London prior to the club's United States summer tour. The club begins its preseason Stateside in […]

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How much each Premier League club earned in TV revenue

As the 2022/23 Premier League season comes to an end, final financial packages are being divided between the clubs. Broadcasting revenue and prize money account for a huge chunk of change in the English top flight. In fact, more than $3 billion is set to be divvied up between the 20 teams. This includes the […]

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Barcelona and Inter Miami join forces in attempt to sign Messi

There has already been much speculation over where Lionel Messi will play next season. It certainly appears as if the superstar will either join Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal, Inter Miami, or his former club Barcelona. However, there is now a possibility of Messi technically joining two of these teams. L'Equipe is reporting that Inter […]

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USMNT announces fall friendlies against former World Cup rivals

The USMNT is hosting a pair of friendlies against high-profile opposition this Fall. Both of these opponents are familiar to the United States, with all three playing against one another in the group stage at the 2014 World Cup. Ghana and Germany are both making the trip over to the United States during the October […]