We’re set for a World Baseball Classic final for the ages. USA vs. Venezuela. Two of the tournament favorites will play for it all on Tuesday in Miami. But before we get to that, let’s recap Monday’s semifinal action at the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela Into First Ever WBC Final In the end, the espresso … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti has omitted Neymar from his latest Brazil squad for the upcoming high-profile friendlies against France and Croatia. Despite the Santos forward returning to domestic football at the weekend after a lengthy injury, the Italian tactician believes the 34-year-old superstar is not yet at the physical level required to represent the national team. Fitness … Read more
Liverpool has reportedly triggered the 12-month option to extend Alisson’s contract, ensuring the Brazilian remains on Merseyside for at least another season. The 33-year-old’s previous terms were set to expire this summer, which would have made him one of the most high-profile free agents on the market. Instead, he is now under contract through to … Read more
We are down to the final four of the World Baseball Classic, and we’ll have a new champion. Defending champion Japan is out after losing to Venezuela in Saturday’s quarterfinals. The South American squad now joins two star-studded powerhouses and one espresso-powered surprise for the semifinals in Miami. Italy took down Puerto Rico earlier on … Read more
Team USA was able to hold off Canada to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals, and now Aaron Judge and Co. will take on the hard-hitting Dominican Republic – a squad that cannot stop launching dingers. A big-time semifinal clash in Miami awaits us on Sunday between two tournament favorites. But before we get to … Read more
Brazil has officially unveiled a revolutionary partnership with Jordan Brand, marking the first time the iconic Jumpman logo will appear on a national team football kit. The historic threads are set for a high-profile debut at the end of March. A new era for the five-time champions The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced a … Read more
Team USA will see its WBC campaign continue thanks to Italy’s espresso-powered home runs. And two teams with high hopes are going home early. It’s the final day of World Baseball Classic pool play, and we’re in for some drama. Recapping Wednesday’s action. JUMP TO: Â Canada In, Cuba Out | USA Awaits Italy-Mexico Winner | … Read more
We are entering the business portion of the World Baseball Classic. Here’s how it’s shaping up. Entering Monday night’s games, Japan and Korea have already qualified out of Pool C. The Dominican Republic and Venezuela have clinched the quarterfinal spots out of Pool D. That leaves four more teams (two from Pool A and B, … Read more
Two quarterfinal spots, three contenders. Pool B of the World Baseball Classic will go down to the wire with the USA, Mexico and Italy looking to advance to the next round. The USA beat Mexico, 5-3, in Monday’s game but lost to Italy, 8-6, on Tuesday.  Italy and Mexico play each other on Wednesday. The … Read more
In a game that featured some top talent, it was the full-time electrician on the mound who shined brightest in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Czechia. Catching up on Tuesday’s action from around the WBC: JUMP TO: Japan Rests Ohtani In Win No Ohtani? No Problem For Japan Japan gave Shohei Ohtani … Read more