Soccer was a fascinating part of the Olympics. The US women won the gold medal, and the United States men's team reached the quarterfinals. Internationally, field hockey captured audiences. That is pretty much what happened in Paris, as the Netherlands triumphed in the men's edition and the women's edition. As always though, what was often […]

For years, the Copa America has ignored extra time, instead heading straight to penalties if games in the quarterfinals or semifinals are tied after 90 minutes. On one hand, it is exciting. Ecuador's late equalizer against Argentina on Thursday provided great drama. Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates had not conceded in their three group-stage […]

You can find England vs Italy on TV when the Euro 2020 finalists battle in the UEFA Nations League. While that game from July of 2021 finished on penalties in favor of Italy, this game is much less significant. The UEFA Nations League is more so just a competitive edge to friendlies. However, in the […]

The conclusion of the group stage this afternoon pushes the tournament into the win or go home stage.  No longer can games be capped at 90 minutes and a tie.  Now they can go a full 120 minutes with out a single goal before it is extended into the delicious realm of penalties. Dreaded by […]