Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year, $54 million contract that includes $36 million f…
Brendan Sorsby ineligible to play in 2026 as NFL declines to hold supplemental draft
The NFL informed teams Tuesday that it won’t hold a supplemental draft in 2026.
This makes Brendan Sorsby ineligible to play this year. T…
Blazers hire Timberwolves’ Micah Nori as head coach
The Portland Trail Blazers named former Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori their next head coach, the team announced.
Nori will …
Oklahoma win third Men’s College World Series title
Oklahoma beat North Carolina in Game 3 of the 2026 Men’s College World Series to secure its third DI baseball national championship and firs…
NBA’s New 3-2-1 Lottery System Explained: How the 2027 NBA Draft Lottery Works
The NBA is making one of the biggest changes to its draft lottery in decades. Beginning with the 2027 NBA Draft, the league will introduce a new 3-2-1 lottery system designed to discourage teams from intentionally losing games in hopes of securing the No. 1 overall pick. The updated format significantly changes the odds of…
Is Jimmy Haslam a Co-Owner of the Milwaukee Bucks?
Yes, Jimmy Haslam is a co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. Along with his wife, Dee Haslam, he became a minority owner of the NBA franchise in 2023 after purchasing a stake in the team from former Bucks owner Marc Lasry. While Jimmy Haslam is best known for owning the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, his investment in…
Can You Be Offside on a Free Kick? FIFA Offside Rule Explained
Yes, a player can be offside on a free kick, but it depends on where the free kick is taken and how the play develops. The offside law applies to both direct and indirect free kicks in most situations, although there are important exceptions that every soccer fan should understand. Whether you’re new to the…
Can You Be Offside on a Goal Kick? FIFA Rules Explained
One of the most common questions among soccer fans and new players is: Can you be offside on a goal kick? The short answer is no. Under the official Laws of the Game, a player cannot be penalized for offside when receiving the ball directly from a goal kick. This is one of several important…
What Is Offside in Soccer? A Simple Guide to One of the Game’s Most Misunderstood Rules
If you’re new to soccer, few rules create more confusion than the offside rule. Fans often see a goal scored only for the assistant referee to raise the flag, leaving everyone wondering what happened. So, what is offside in soccer? In simple terms, a player is offside if they gain an unfair advantage by being…
Why Is Soccer So Long? Understanding the Length of a Soccer Match
If you’ve ever watched a soccer match, you may have wondered: Why is soccer so long? While the official playing time is only 90 minutes, many matches last close to two hours or even longer. The extra time comes from halftime, stoppage time, injuries, substitutions, video reviews, and, in some competitions, extra time and penalty…