Author: Keanu Winchester

Week 6 NFL sees the Chiefs aim for a perfect start against the Lions, while the Seahawks battle Jaguars. Predictions, stats, and playoff implications unpacked.

Apple devices get early Amazon discounts ahead of Oct 7‑8 Prime Big Deal Days, with MacBook Airs $200 off and a 29% cut on MagSafe chargers for Prime members.

Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy were appointed captains for the 2026 Presidents Cup, set for September 22‑27 at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. The U.S. aims for an 11th straight win while the International side seeks a comeback.

No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s £15m Must Be Won Lotto draw, triggering a rolldown that boosted prizes across the board. One player won £1,249,806 for Match 5 + Bonus, while more than 1.4 million tickets claimed prizes worth over £23m. Here are the winning numbers, prize breakdown, and what the rolldown means for players.

Week 1’s Sunday Night Football gives us Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson, a rare season-opening MVP 1-2 rematch, in the Bills’ final season at Highmark Stadium. Buffalo opened as a 1.5-point home underdog with the highest total on the board (50.5). Analysts expect a shootout and a one-score finish. Some models lean Bills, with scores in the mid-to-high 20s or low 30s.

Alright, so here's the scoop - it's no secret that Africa has been consistently producing some spectacular soccer stars, right? Let's break it down. First off, the passion for the game in Africa is a beast of its own kind, it's like the continent breathes soccer. Secondly, the raw talent is nurtured from a young age, with kids often improvising balls and goals, learning to master the game in the streets. Lastly, the physical endurance and agility that comes with an active outdoor lifestyle in Africa, that's like the secret sauce in this soccer success recipe. So, there you have it, folks – passion, early training, and physical fitness, that's the trifecta for Africa's soccer magic!

As a soccer enthusiast, I've always admired the critical role coaches play during games. They are the strategists, making tactical decisions, adjusting game plans, and making substitutions based on the flow of the match. They are also motivators, boosting player morale, and managing stress levels to ensure peak performance. Furthermore, coaches communicate with players throughout the game to keep them focused and disciplined. Essentially, they are the guiding force that brings all elements of the team together to work towards victory.

In my experience, many people tend to consider the full-back position as one of the easiest in soccer. This position doesn't require as much running compared to midfielders and strikers. Full-backs primarily focus on defense, but they also occasionally participate in attacks. However, this doesn't mean full-backs have it easy. Like every position in soccer, it requires a unique skill set and understanding of the game.

I've been pondering why 2K Games doesn't delve into the football/soccer scene. The main reason seems to be the exclusivity rights that EA Sports holds with FIFA, making it difficult for other companies to compete. 2K Games, known for their success in basketball gaming, would need to invest a great deal of resources to create a soccer game that could rival FIFA. Moreover, stepping into such a saturated market dominated by a longstanding franchise could potentially be a risky move. So, for now, it seems, 2K Games is sticking to what they know best.

In a standard soccer game, there are two periods, each lasting 45 minutes. This means a total of 90 minutes of playtime, excluding the half-time break. But remember, this doesn't account for stoppage time added on by the referee for injuries or other interruptions. Also, in some instances like tournament play, if the game is tied at the end of regular time, there may be additional periods of extra time. So, while typically it's a two-period game, sometimes it can go a bit longer.