The Captain's Celebration, Expected as a “Brace” of Joy A Saturday afternoon in the small town of Errum promised pure festivity: Martin Ødegaard—the creative midfield conductor of Arsenal and captain of Norway's national team—was heading to the altar. In front of the picturesque stone church gat...
1. When Lightning Strikes Twice: The Roots of the Comparison Any attempt to peer beyond the horizon of an NBA season is like playing “Name That Tune” with your ears covered: an injury to a star can shatter even the most crystal-clear forecasts in an instant. Yet the parallels between today’s you...
The Tragedy That Ended a Career A scorching May evening in Spain dealt a heavy blow to the football community: 28-year-old Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was killed in a road accident. The club, supporters and team-mates, still reeling from the shock, immediately spoke of the need to honour his co...
