Major League Soccer’s youth system, MLS NEXT, is introducing a new way to evaluate young talent—Quality of Play rankings—for its U13 and U14 age groups. Rather than focusing on wins and losses, this system assesses individual player actions and performance during games, including off-the-ball movement and tactical decisions. The move aims to identify long-term potential…
How the U.S. Open Cup Works: A True Test of American Soccer’s Depth
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States, dating back to 1914. What makes it especially unique is its open format, allowing clubs from every level of the U.S. soccer pyramid—from elite professionals to local amateur teams—to compete in a single-elimination tournament. This structure leads to…
What is PGMOL? Inside the Organization Behind English Football’s Referees
When watching a Premier League match, fans often direct their praise—or more often, their frustration—toward the officials on the pitch. But few know about the organization working behind the scenes to train, assign, and assess those referees. Enter PGMOL, short for Professional Game Match Officials Limited. A Brief Overview Established in 2001, PGMOL is the…
SGA scores 33 as Thunder top Pistons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 119-103 on Wednesday night for…
Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs rally past Knicks 124-105
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers matched the second-most wins in franchise history, defeating the New York Knic…
Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame
Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, so…
Joel Embiid to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official told ESPN’s Shams …
DE Trey Hendrickson speaks on Bengals ‘poor’ communication
Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson went on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday to discuss stalled talks in his contract, and addressing co…
Red Sox, Rookie Kristian Campbell reach 8-year extension
Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell and the Boston Red Sox agreed to an eight-year extension Wednesday, marking the earliest in a career…
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder predictions, odds, and breakdown
Wednesday’s Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup is one of the more intriguing ones on the slate today. This game will take place in the Paycom Center in Oklahoma. The hosts won the first encounter in a close 113-107 encounter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points in that mid-March victory. Tobias Harris, meanwhile, had scored…