Richardson, Texas now has a go-to spot for soccer lovers ahead of England’s World Cup match in Dallas. London Calling Texas, a small local shop, mixes vintage World Cup gear with fresh designs focused on the English team. The owner, who grew up in East London, started the business after years of col
Clint Dempsey’s life and career take center stage in a fresh five-part documentary series now streaming on Paramount+. The show isn’t just another sports highlight reel—it digs into the personal side of Dempsey’s rise, from his modest Texas roots to his standout moments on soccer’s biggest stage. Fo
Clint Dempsey’s journey isn’t just another sports story—it’s proof that talent and grit can come from anywhere. The new documentary series, dropping April 14 on Paramount+, traces his path from a small Texas town to becoming one of soccer’s most celebrated players. Starting in Nacogdoches, where Dem
A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings
Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi
The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s
Television doesn’t always demand money for sports anymore. A growing number of channels now stream games for free with ads built into the breaks. These so-called FAST channels skip the big-ticket events but offer smaller leagues and niche sports that rarely make cable lineups. Indoor soccer, for exa
Angel City FC kicked off their season without a single loss in March, a rare feat in the NWSL. Their secret weapon? Icelandic striker Sveindís Jónsdóttir, whose sharp performances earned her a historic MVP title. She became the first player to claim Sports Illustrated’s new monthly NWSL award, desig
For over forty years, fans of Mexico’s national soccer team have watched their side fall short at the World Cup. Every time they reach the knockout stage, they seem to hit a wall by the fifth game. But this summer, with the tournament hosted on home soil, former player Leonardo Cuellar believes the
The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in
