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"A House Without a Foundation": Why Azerbaijan Parted With Fernando Santos and What It Changes

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Salid Martik
10/09/25

The fuse has blown in Azerbaijani football. On the eve of a home 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, the federation announced it was ending cooperation with Fernando Santos. Instead of the usual pre-match press conference with the Portuguese coach, AFFA Secretary General Jahangir Farajullayev...


Octagon on the South Lawn: UFC Plans a Historic Night at the White House

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Nevin Lasanis
10/09/25

An idea that only recently sounded like fantasy is turning into a concrete project: next summer, UFC intends to stage an event right at the White House. The event will be tied to the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, with the iconic South Lawn as the venue. According to the plan,...

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The US Open Final That Never Happened: How Sinner Lost Not Only to Alcaraz but to Himself

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Salid Martik
09/09/25

After an uncompromising duel at "Roland Garros," it seemed the new meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner would once again set the tennis world ablaze. But the US Open title match turned one-sided: Alcaraz won 6:2, 3:6, 6:1, 6:4, and the feeling of a "Grand Slam" masterpiece never material...





Winds of Change at 'City Ground': Mourinho and Postecoglou on Nottingham Forest's Shortlist

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Salid Martik
25/08/25

The situation around the coaching staff at "Nottingham Forest" is nearing resolution: according to the British press, a change at the helm is brewing at the club. Against the backdrop of strained relations between current head coach Nuno Espírito Santo and the hierarchy of the "Foresters," two big n...


EuroBasket 2025: Why Jokic, Antetokounmpo and Doncic Are Rewriting the Tournament's Logic — A Breakdown of ESPN's Top 10

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Nevin Lasanis
22/08/25

Europe’s summer is once again about the big game. EuroBasket 2025 promises a rare concentration of NBA stars—which means high pace, unconventional coaching choices, and tightly contested tactical battles. According to ESPN, the tournament’s leading faces are Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and L...


First Pick — New Role: John Wall Says Goodbye to the Hardwood and Moves Into Analysis on Prime Video

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Salid Martik
21/08/25

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall announced his retirement from playing. He turns 35 on September 6, and after years of battling injuries he is closing the basketball chapter to open a new one — behind a television microphone. In his farewell message, Wall emphasized that the crest on his chest alway...


The Players' Voice: Salah — PFA's Big Winner, Trafford — Championship Hero

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Salid Martik
20/08/25

The most prestigious individual awards of the English season have found their owners. According to the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Mohamed Salah was recognised as the Premier League’s best player, while in the Championship the top prize went to “Burnley” goalkeeper James Trafford. A...


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