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Where to watch NHL fixtures today

Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers Where to watch: NHL Power Play on ESPN+ - FDSN and CHSN

Where to watch Club Tijuana vs Cruz Azul: live stream, start time

Find out where to watch Club Tijuana vs Cruz Azul via live stream and the start time for the game. The mexican Liga MX continues this weekend as Club Tijuana welcomes Cruz Azul to the Estadio Caliente in round five of the 2025 Clausura. Its been five games into the Clausura 2025, but Club Tijuana have been struggling since the start of the campaign with a series of unimpressive results. Visitors Cruz Azul on the other hand are also recording mixed results since the start of the campaign. With the two sides facing off, a lot is expected from their fans even though the game remains unpredictable. What is the start time for the Club Tijuana vs Cruz Azul game? The match will kick off at 10:00 on Friday, 30th January 2025. Where to watch Club Tijuana vs Cruz Azul via live stream  You can watch the game on fuboTV and TUDN. Match Preview and Form Guide 

Where to watch Stade Brest vs PSG: TV Channel USA, start time

Find out where to watch Stade Brest vs PSG on TV and live stream in the USA. After a fun field mid week, domestic soccer games return as in form Stade Brest tackle giants Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. Stade Brest are enjoying a good season in the French Ligue 1 with impressive results week in week.  Paris Saint-Germain on the other hand are also having a good but mixed season amid competition in the domestic scene. What is the start time for Brest vs PSG? The match will start at 11:00 AM ET. Where to watch Brest vs PSG on TV and live stream in USA  In the US, you can watch the match on Fanatiz, fuboTV and beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Match Preview  Brest returns to French Ligue 1 this weekend after suffering a  3-0 defeat to La Liga giants Real Madrid on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League League Phase. Although the defeat did not stop the club from progressing to the playoffs phase, it was a blow to the team's morale amid their top form in the domestic...

What are the 5 main rules of soccer

Whatever the level that the game is played, there are some basic rules that apply in any football match. Here are the 5 most basic rules of the game.   1. The Objective The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposition during regular time. However, unlike some sports, there is provision in football for a match to end in a draw, either if the match finishes scoreless or the goals are shared. If it is a league match this would normally mean that each team claims a point. If it is a cup competition, then the match could either go to a replay, extra time and/or eventually penalties.   2. Teams A football match shall consist of two teams, with the number of players that start a game not exceeding eleven, of whom one must be designated as a goalkeeper who is able to use their hands, but only in the designated area.  Depending on the competition a number of substitutes are also allowed. Each team must wear a strip that is distinctive and not too similar to tha...

English Bayern Munich players - who are they?

The longest and certainly the most followed transfer saga of the last transfer window is Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich. After many twists and turns in the negotiations, waiting at the airport, chasing around the city after the most followed vehicle in Germany, the red Audi, the captain of the England national team, succeeded in his goal. Deep into the night, medical examinations were carried out, which Kane passed, and then he initiated the contract with the Bavarian team.  It is for four years. Then he triumphantly appeared on the terrace below which several hundred Bayern fans were waiting for him, who was on duty all day and night, waiting for their new favourite. That marked the end of the transfer, and Kane became only the 3rd English player in Bayern Munich. For many, it’s unbelievable that a team like Bayern Munich, with such a rich history, had only three players from one of the most talented football countries in the world. Owen Hargreaves Owen Hargreaves started his ...

Premier League squad registration rules explained

The competition as we know it today, which is by far the most popular football league competition in the world, was a direct result of globalisation, the current political moment in Europe and Great Britain in the 90s, and the united European market, that is, the free movement of people and goods within the EU. The Premier League, the most elite club competition in England and the richest football league in the world, has always been open to the inflow of foreign money.  Most of the Premier League’s most important clubs, out of 20, are owned by Arab, Russian, Chinese, American and Thai super-rich. The English Premier League was also open to foreign coaches such as the Frenchman Arsene Wenger, the Portuguese Jose Mourinho, the Spanish Pep Guardiola or the German Jurgen Klopp, who completely revolutionized the football style and approach to the game in this country.  The most important thing is that the Premier League was and is completely open to foreign players. At the end of ...

Famous players that played for Ajax and Liverpool FC

Liverpool and Ajax are among the best European football clubs, not only today but throughout modern football. They had great and bad periods, challenging periods, but they remain among the European giants that write football history. These are the teams that shaped modern football, invented new formations and tactics, and also, through their academies, developed some of the best players ever. Even today, Liverpool and Ajax are among the most popular teams worldwide, and their academies produce incredible players. Throughout history, these teams have shared some amazing players. They were mostly going in a direction from Ajax to Liverpool, but they left their mark on both teams. Jan Molby Molby started his professional career as a young teenager in Ajax. There, he played alongside some of the greatest footballers of all time, Johan Cruyff and Van Basten. In the 1982/83 season, he was one of the main players in the team who won the Eredivisie. It was enough for Liverpool to buy him next ...

Current European players in MLS 2025

Who are the Current European players in MLS 2025   Belgium Christian Benteke – DC United Logan Ndenbe – Kansas City FC  Hugo Cuypers - Chicago Fire FC 

Best soccer leagues in Asia 2025 (AFC 4-year club ranking)

Asia is one of the most attractive destinations for club football after Europe, South America, and North America. The continent isn’t just at a high pedestal but has become a significant force. For years now, Asian teams have continued to perform higher in the FIFA Club World Cup even though the competition has been hosted several times on the continent. Today there are top leagues on the continent having bragging rights as the best. Historically, leagues having representatives from the far East and Eastern axis tend to perform better compared to teams from the middle, the north, and the southern part of the continent. Leagues like the Chinese Super League, Saudi Arabia Pro League, South Korea K-League, and Japanese J-League have had outstanding teams in domestic and continental engagements over the years. Best soccer leagues in Asia based on AFC 4-year club rankings 12. A-League – Australia A-League is the highest-level professional men’s soccer league in Australia. At the top of the ...

SV Werder Bremen vs. Mainz 05 TV Channel and Live Stream USA

Find out about SV Werder Bremen vs. Mainz 05 TV Channel and Live Stream in the USA. The German Bundesliga continues this weekend as SV Werder Bremen tackles Mainz 05 at the Weserstadion in round twenty. Host SV Werder Bremen are currently in 9th spot on the league table heading into this weekend's fixture with 27 points. Statistics show that Werder Bremen have managed just one win from their previous five games with two defeats and two draws. Visitors Mainz 05, on the other hand, occupy the 6th position on the German Bundesliga table with 31 points. Mainz are heading into this game following their previous win with an overall win record of three in five games. With this record, they are clear favourites heading into the fixture. Where to watch SV Werder Bremen vs. Mainz 05 on USA TV and live stream  In the US, you can watch the match between Werder Bremen and Mainz on ESPN+ via live stream and the ESPN app. SV Werder Bremen vs. Mainz 05 Form Guide  SV Werder Bremen  Borus...

How did Manchester United get its nickname?

Manchester United, one of the most successful football clubs in the world, has a nickname known worldwide: The Red Devils. But where did this nickname come from?   The story of how Manchester United got its nickname goes back to the 1960s when the legendary Sir Matt Busby managed the club.  During this time, Manchester United was one of the dominant forces in English football, winning league titles and competing in European competitions. However, it wasn’t until the team’s European campaign in 1968 that the “Red Devils” nickname gained widespread popularity.  Manchester United was playing Benfica in the European Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London.  Despite going behind early in the game, United fought back to equalize through Bobby Charlton before George Best, and Brian Kidd scored to secure a 4-1 victory. After the game, the Manchester United players were approached by a group of supporters from Salford, a town near Manchester.  The supporters were part of ...

Super Bowl locations next 5 years: future dates, cities, and stadiums

Find out the Super Bowl locations for the next 5 years, including the future dates, cities, and stadiums that will host the final event. The Super Bowl is advised as one of the biggest single events in sports, which has continued to draw a significant amount of fans and supporters year in and year out. And as such, its location and the bidding process for a host are crucial. So are you planning to attend one of the upcoming Super Bowl events? Well, we've got you covered on this one. Super Bowl locations next 5 years: future dates, cities, and stadiums 2025 Super Bowl LIX (Feb. 9, 2025 - Caesars Superdome) The 2025 NFL Super Bowl event would take place at the Caesars Superdome on February 9th, 2025. The event is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Caesars Superdome The Caesars Superdome is a domed multi-purpose stadium that has been selected to host the 2025 Super Bowl event. It has a seating capacity of 73,208 and can be expanded to 76,468. It can also accom...

2025 NFL Super Bowl prize money, winner payout, and bonus money

Find out the 2025 NFL Super Bowl prize money, winner payout, and bonus money. The 2025 NFL Super Bowl promises to come with a mouthwatering prize money for winners, even as players who become the NFL champions would take home an eye-watering sum of money. The 2025 Super Bowl LIX is expected to be a cracker with the final event on our hands already. But the team who will lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy remains unknown even as the final awaits. What is the 2025 NFL Super Bowl prize money? Following the agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the Super Bowl winners will receive $171,000 as prize money. The runner-up will receive $96,000. Apart from the fun and thrills, the next aspect of the Super Bowl is the monetary reward, which always turns out to be lucrative. Additionally, there would be bonuses that are dependent on the type of contract by players. 2025 Super Bowl date and time  The 2025 NFL Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9th, 2025, at the Caes...

UEFA Champions League (UCL) prize money 2024/ 2025 breakdown per round

Find out the UEFA Champions League prize money breakdown per round and how much the winners get. The UEFA Champions League is often regarded as the most prestigious club soccer tournament in the world as a result of the pedigree of the competing teams. Over the years, the Champions League has not failed to live up to the hype with an impressive style of play and a big surprise by small teams against some of the powerhouses on the continent. That said, the UEFA Champions League has also continued to increase its prize money for participating teams, especially since the newly revamped format. For teams, being part of the UEFA Champions League will be more lucrative and profitable. But why the sudden increase in prize money? Well before we head for the breakdown, the newly introduced format beginning with the 2024/25 campaign, UEFA has increased the prize money pool to €2.437 billion ($2.71bn/£2.06bn). This was done to enable the 36 teams who are competing in the new format to earn a cons...

Who owns the New York Islanders? owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history

Find out who owns the New York Islanders. owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history. The New York Islanders are a household name in the NHL franchise, following their successes in the Stanley Cup over the years. The Islanders are members of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference and play their home games at UBS Arena.  Amid the competition for a strong fan base alongside fellow New York-based franchises, which include the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, the Islanders have continued to stand out. Who owns the New York Islanders? As of January 2025, the New York Islanders are owned by the holding company New York Islanders Hockey Club, L.P., led by Scott D. Malkin and Jon Ledecky. Scott D. Malkin and Jon Ledecky purchased the NHL franchise from its previous owner, Charles Wang. Who are the shareholders of the New York Islanders? Scott D. Malkin Scott David Malkin is an American and investor in the sports business. He is the founder of Value Retai...

Who owns the Florida Panthers? owner's net worth, source of wealth, and history

Find out who owns the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, the owner's net worth, source of wealth, and history. The Florida Panthers are one of the household names in the NHL, especially following their Stanley Cup in the 2023–24 season. The ice hockey team is based in the Miami metropolitan area.  The Florida Panthers are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference and currently play their home games at Miami Arena. The team has been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL since the 2021–22 season with four consecutive playoff appearances. Who owns the Florida Panthers Hockey Club? As of January 2025, Vincent Viola owns the Florida Panthers NHL team through his flagship company, Sunrise Sports & Entertainment. Who is Vincent Viola? Vincent Viola is an American businessman and U.S. Army veteran. He is the founder of Virtu Financial. He is also the co-owner of the horse racing brand St. Elias Stables, Anthony Bonomo. Net worth  According to figures from Forbes,...

Who owns the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club? owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history

Find out the owners of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, the owner's net worth, the source of wealth, and the ownership history. The Ottawa Senators are one of the NHL franchise teams. It is based in Ottawa, Canada. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The Ottawa Senators play their home games at the Canadian Tire Centre, which has a seating capacity of 18,652. Who owns the Ottawa Senators? As of January 2025, the Sens are owned by Michael Andlauer. He purchased the club in 2023 alongside a group of investors for around US$950 million. Others in the ownership of the Ottawa Senators include Anna and Olivia Melnyk, Eugene Melnyk’s daughters, who reportedly retain around 10% shares in the franchise, according to the National Post and a group of Canadian businessmen. Who is Michael Andlauer? Michael Andlauer is a Canadian businessman who is the founder of major companies, including ATS Healthcare, Accuristix, Bulldog Capital Partners, and Andlauer Healthc...

Who owns the Columbus Blue Jackets? Owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history

Find out about who owns the Columbus Blue Jackets, the owners net worth, their source of wealth, and their ownership history. The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the teams around in the NHL since it began to play in the year 2000 as an expansion franchise. The team is based in Columbus, Ohio.  The Blue Jackets are members of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference and currently play their home games at the Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets made the NHL playoffs in the 2019–20 season. Who owns the Columbus Blue Jackets? As of January 2025, John P. McConnell is the majority owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL hockey team. He inherited the franchise from his father following his passing. Who is John P. McConnell? John P. McConnell is an American businessman and executive. He is the CEO of Worthington Industries. According to figures from Forbes, John P. McConnell and his family have an estimated net worth of $1.1B, mainly through earnings from Worthington Indust...

Who owns the Nashville Predators? Preds owner net worth, source of wealth, and history

Find out who owns the NHL franchise Nashville Predators, the owner's net worth, source of wealth, and history. The Nashville Predators are one of the household names in the NHL franchise, being an expansion franchise in 1998. The Preds are members of the Central Division in the Western Conference and play at Bridgestone Arena. They reached their first Stanley Cup Finals in 2017. Who owns the Nashville Predators hockey team? As of January 2025, Predators Holdings LLC are majority owners of the Nashville Preds. The company owns the NHL franchise and the Bridgestone Arena. Predators Holdings, LLC became owners following the takeover on December 7, 2007, for $193 million from former owner Craig Leipold. Who are the shareholders behind the Predators Holdings, LLC? The private holding company is owned by quite a handful of investors. These investors are as follows: Joel Dobberpuhl  Holly Dobberpuhl Brent Jacobs Joey Jacobs Scott Jacobs DeWitt Thompson IV Dewitt Thompson V John Thompson D...

Conference League prize money per round: how much does the winner get?

Find out the UEFA Conference League prize money 24/2025 per round and how much winners receive. It doesn’t have the power nor the undertone of elitism like the Champions League. It’s not as widespread as the Europa League.  However, the Conference League offers financial benefits that will give it a special touch, especially for “smaller” clubs with low budgets that come from not so attractive leagues, even though the newly formed UEFA competition is greeted with suspicion as such. According to the latest information, based on data from last season which was the first for this competition, the European House of Football has prepared awards in the same range as those from the previous cycles of the Europa League.  In certain stages, even richer. Minimal, but richer. Clubs that start the competition from the second qualifying round are guaranteed 350,000 euros. In previous seasons, that item in the Europa League was wort Participants in the Conference League phase will receive €...

Longest serving England managers and coaches in history

Following the end of Gareth Southgate lengthy stay at the helm of affairs of the Three Lions of England, one would wonder who is the longest-serving England manager as the Watford-born Englishman tactician is close to six years in charge of the team.   England could not go beyond the quarter-finals following the loss to France. The team has, however, shifted from the winter tourney to the European Championship 2024 qualifiers.   The English Men’s National team job remains one of the hardest in football, and, at the same time, every manager would refuse to turn it down.  The dilemma is picking from the talent pool in the country and establishing an unbeatable team is a task for the chosen one.   Here are the longest serving England managers   10. Graham Taylor – (3 years) Results, results, and results are what English football Supporters are craving for. Graham Taylor brought his A-game to the team as he tried to change the way people see the team. By and large, ...

Who owns the Utah Hockey Club? owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history

Find out who owns the Utah Hockey Club. owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history. The Utah Hockey Club competes in the NHL as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference. The team is one of the newest franchises in the NHL, having joined the league as an expansion team for the 2024–25 season. The Utah Hockey Club is based in Salt Lake City and plays its home games at the Delta Center. Who owns the Utah Hockey Club? As of January 2025, the Utah Hockey Club is owned by Ryan Smith. He is the majority owner of the NHL franchise, which began to play in the league in the 2024/2025 season. Smith had plans for having an NHL team in Utah in 2022 and made a formal request to the league for a franchise team in January 2024. In order to actualize this, Smith went on to purchase the assets of the Arizona Coyotes NHL team for $1.2 billion from its owner Alex Meruelo. Thus, this  allowed the establishment of the new franchise in Salt Lake City. Who is Ryan Smith? ...

Who owns West Ham United FC? Owner net worth, source of wealth and history

Find out who owns Crystal Palace FC, the owner's net worth, source of wealth, and ownership history of the club. West Ham United is one of the household names in English football over the last couple of seasons. The Hammers have maintained a high level of consistency in the top flight. The London-based club, to the delight of many, went on to win the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023. Who owns West Ham United FC? As of January 2025, West Ham United FC is owned by four main shareholders, with David Sullivan as the majority owner of the club. List West Ham United FC shareholders David Sullivan (38.8%) Daniel Křetínský (27%) Vanessa Gold (25.1%) J. Albert "Tripp" Smith (8%) Other investors (1.1%). Who are the shareholders of West Ham United FC? David Sullivan David Sullivan is a British businessman who is currently the majority shareholder of the club. He owns up to 38.8% of the club. He became a shareholder following the joint venture with David Gold. His current 38.8% ...