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SportsOpinion
From semi-automated offside and the sensor-packed match ball to AI scouting and injury prediction, artificial intelligence is now woven into football. The promise — and the worry.
SportsOpinion
At 38, Lionel Messi is playing a record sixth World Cup — and likely his final one. The game is quietly facing a question it has avoided for years: who carries football next?
SportsNews
A snapshot of the first 48-team World Cup as it kicks off across North America — the opening match, the early goal rush, the standout scorers, and what to watch next.
SportsGuide
It's 18-carat gold, you can't actually keep it, and the trophy before it was stolen twice — once recovered by a dog. Surprising facts about football's most famous prize.
SportsAnalysis
Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Cape Verde are at their first-ever World Cup. Here's how the 48-team expansion opened the door — and the remarkable story behind each debut.
SportsGuide
What is xG in football? A clear guide to expected goals — how it's calculated, how to read a shot map, what it tells you that the scoreline doesn't, and its limits.
SportsAnalysis
How UFC scoring works, explained: the 10-point must system, what judges actually reward, and why controversial decisions happen — a clear guide for fans.
SportsAnalysis
The IPL auction explained: how the salary cap, retentions, and bidding wars work — and the strategy that decides which franchises win before a ball is bowled.
SportsAnalysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams across three host nations. Here's how the new format works and what it means for fans, players, and the sport.
SportsGuide
Cricket explained for beginners: the three formats, the basic rules, how scoring works, and why over a billion fans love it. A clear, friendly starting guide.