What’s more dangerous: playing soccer in the midday sun amid temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or playing soccer when there’s lightning eight miles away? If you answered the latter, congratulations—you’re now qualified to join the FIFA Club World Cup organizing committee. Whether you think FIFA’s approach to severe weather at the tournament is too strict…
[Subscription Customers Only] Jul 1, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Real Madrid C.F. forward Gonzalo Garcia (30) scores their first goal during a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Mckay-Reuters via Imagn Images Gonzalo Garcia scored his third goal of the FIFA Club…
Jun 30, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva (20) and Al Hilal FC midfielder Ruben Neves (8) battle for the ball in the first half during a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Marcos Leonardo scored his…
[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 23, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders FC Brian Schmetzer reacts after the match during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Agustin Marcarian-Reuters via Imagn Images When the Seattle Sounders resume MLS play Saturday night against visiting Austin FC, they will…
[Subscription Customers Only] Jun 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Real Madrid CF midfielder Federico Valverde (8) shoots at goal during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Susana Vera-Reuters via Imagn Images Vinicius Junior scored one goal and assisted another to lift Real Madrid to…
Stockton Ports’ Jesus Luzardo delivers a pitch on the Ports’ opening day against the Lake Elsinore Storm at the Stockton Ballpark in downtown Stockton on April. 5, 2018. A fast shutter speed of 1/1000th of a second stops the motion of Luzardo. Transmission Reference: REC1804060008402238 ORG XMIT: MER2018040600381823 After allowing a total of 20 runs…
May 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek (32) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-Imagn Images In tossing 14 1/3 scoreless innings during his first two MLB starts, San Diego Padres right-hander Stephen Kolek has at the very least…
