soccer
The Length of Your Ring Finger Can Help Predict Your Athleticism
There's more than two decades of evidence to draw from.
UK Soccer Club's New Uniforms Make Them Look Like Giant Wieners
“In the past, we’ve been sponsored by Hall’s Fish and Chip’s of Bedale, R & R Ice Cream of Leeming Bar, and now Heck Sausages, so you can see our bodies are temples.”
What Alphonso Davies' Transfer Says About the State of Soccer in Canada
Davies is a homegrown product and his move to Bayern Munich is proof that young Canadian stars can finally receive adequate development at home before leaving for greener pastures.
So You Want to Be a Football Fan? Here's What You Should Know
The World Cup made you feel a genuine love and appreciation for the game, and now you want to go full-time? You, I'm afraid, are an idiot.
Usain Bolt Is Coming to the Australian A-League
He also trialled for Dortmund, but will probably play for the Central Coast Mariners.
Pussy Riot Member Sentenced After On-Field Protest at the World Cup Final
Veronica Nikulshina, the first member to face the court, was sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest at a special prison and was banned from attending future sporting events.
All of England Celebrates Trippier World Cup Goal by Throwing Beer Everywhere
Kieran Trippier scored off of a free kick against Croatia in the World Cup Semi-Finals, and it rained down a shower of beer.
Video Shows Croatian Firefighters Called to Duty Just Before Beating Russia
A whole group of firefighters were watching Ivan Rakitić on the verge of sealing a World Cup Semi-Final berth during penalties, when they snapped into action.
'She's the Man' Is the Most Important Soccer Movie of All Time
The 2006 cult classic taught me that gender cannot delineate a soccer field, a relationship, a feeling, or a talent. (And that, yes, gouda is the best cheese.)
10,000 Belgium Fans Plan to Chug a Beer Each Time Neymar Flops
The Belgium-based Facebook invite has 26,000 people "interested" in the Belgium vs. Brazil-based event. People gonna get fucked up.
Is Cheating in Soccer More Acceptable in Some Countries than Others?
There have long been stereotypes that some cultures are OK with diving and other more controversial bits of gamesmanship, but that may not actually be the case.
The Biggest Myths Busted During the Group Stage of the World Cup
After a thrilling two weeks, we've learned that a bunch of early-tournament narratives have turned out to be false as we head into the knockout stage.