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La Liga

17 Days in April: A Clásico World Series

A decade since Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho locked horns in four Clásicos across a 17-day period, we look back at the games that undeniably helped shape their managerial careers.

3 years ago Joe Wright

MLB

From Rule 5 Pick to Ruling the AL: The Rapid Rise of Akil Baddoo

Akil Baddoo was a Rule 5 pick of the Detroit Tigers after missing most of the past two minor league seasons. Now, he's tearing up the American League.

3 years ago Sacha Pisani

NBA

The Nuggets’ Operatic Season Might Have Another Act Left

The Nuggets will be without Jamal Murray as they try to make a run at their first NBA Finals appearance. Can they find a way to get it done?

3 years ago Brett Huston

NFL

Where the 49ers Are Headed After a Franchise-Altering Trade

After a difficult season, the 49ers hope to bounce back in 2021. We examine how a massive trade might impact the team's struggling offense.

3 years ago Nicholas McGee

NBA

How the ‘Idiots Who Believe’ in the Analytics Movement Have Forever Changed Basketball

As Moneyball’s influence began to spread, basketball teams began to explore what advanced data could do for them. The game will never be the same.

3 years ago Taylor Bechtold

Football

All to Play For: The Vrouwen Eredivisie Race

With the regular league campaign concluded, three teams are favourites to battle it out for the title in the Vrouwen Eredivisie. Can free scoring FC Twente retain the crown? Will…

3 years ago Michiel Jongsma

Tennis

The WTA Talent Pool Just Got Deeper

The Charleston Open has an illustrious hall of fame. And last weekend it welcomed a new member as 23-year-old Russian Veronika Kudermetova steamrolled through the draw to win her first…

3 years ago Lachlan Taylor

Football

Splitting Heirs: Comparing Mikel Arteta to Unai Emery at Arsenal

Arsène Wenger was always going to be a hard act to follow at Arsenal. @Orbinho takes a look at how his two successors have fared in this daunting task.

3 years ago Rob Bateman

NFL

Supercharged: How the Chargers Can Ascend in 2021

Evolution or Revolution is a series that analyzes whether a team needs a few tweaks or a fundamental reboot. Despite playing in an empty brand-new SoFi Stadium in 2020, few…