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Highlights of Inter Miami vs. El Salvador: Lionel Messi | Image Credit: mlssoccer.com For good reason, Lionel Messi's 2024 Inter Miami preseason start was brief. The opening half of Inter Miami's preseason match against the El Salvador national team was played by the squad's big four—Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba—all former Barcelona players. The game finished in a stalemate. The world's biggest soccer fan, Messi received waves of applause from the crowd at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador, every time he touched the ball. In the 87th minute, Messi left the Inter Miami bench to proceed to the locker rooms. Before the 2024 MLS season officially starts, Inter Miami will go on a preseason globe tour that will cover more than 25,000 kilometers. Th...

Ravens vs. Texans Match | Image Credit: baltimorebeatdown.com Basics Kickoff: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Stadium M&T Bank TV: nationally broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and other networks; WMAR Channel 2 (Baltimore); WUSA Channel 9 (Washington); and others. ESPN staff Joe Buck (play-by-play), Lisa Salters (sideline), Troy Aikman (analyst), and Laura Rutledge Radio: WBAL 1090 AM, 98 Rock 97.9 FM, Channels 82 or 226 on Sirius XM. Ravens team Play-by-play writer Gerry Sandusky and commentator Rod Woodson. Ryan Leaf (sideline), Ross Tucker (analyst), and Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) of Westwood One Sports Past Events With an 11-2 series record overall, including a 1-0 lead in the postseason, the Ravens are the favorites. On January 15, 2012, the Ravens and Texans played in their first-ev...

Mirra Andreeva: whos’ she? A teenager at the Australian Open goes from tears to triumph | Image Credit: skysports.com Twelve months prior, 15-year-old Mirra Andreeva broke down in tears at Rod Laver Arena following her defeat in the Australian Open girls' final. A year later, on the same court, the adolescent Russian destroyed a three-time Grand Slam finalist in the second round. Ons Jabeur, the 2022 Wimbledon and 2023 US Open finalist, was destroyed 6-0 6-2 by Andreeva in just 54 minutes. Although Andreeva's Australian Open 2024 is far from over—she has a winnable third-round encounter against either Diane Parry or Kamilla Rakhimova—it was the arrival of a potential tennis superstar. Mirra Andreeva: who is she? Russian women's tennis player Andreeva is 16 years old. S...

History of Real Madrid vs. Barcelona | Image Credit: Goal.com The two largest teams in La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have fought out some incredible matches throughout the years, making their matches the highlights of the Spanish football calendar. The competition still features some of the biggest stars in international football and frequently finds the two clubs battling for the highest rewards, even if it no longer features the legendary Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo showdown. These clubs faced off five times during the 2022–2023 season. In the end, Barcelona triumphed over their opponents and won the league title, but Madrid exacted revenge by winning the two-leg Copa del Rey quarterfinal match. In 255 competitive games between the two sides, Real Madrid has won ...

Leaving the NFL, Jason Kelce | Image Credit: foxtv.com In his podcast, "New Heights," the center for the Philadelphia Eagles discusses his future plans.Jason Kelce continues to consider his alternatives. The renowned 36-year-old center for the Philadelphia Eagles, a six-time All Pro selection, Super Bowl champion, and potential Hall of Famer, is reportedly planning to retire from the NFL. Jason is commenting on the claim on Wednesday's edition of his New Heights podcast. As he co-hosts the program with his brother, tight end Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jason says, "I don't know what next year's gonna look like." "I didn't announce what I was doing on purpose, despite I guess what's been leaked to the media." Also Read: Marathon contingent of runners and spectators atte...

Chevron Houston Marathon drew in large crowd of runners | Image Credit: houstonpublicmedia.org The perfect weather in Houston, according to runners, makes it one of the finest marathons. Check Out High-Quality Pictures Below https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/events/2024/01/15/474471/photos-chevron-houston-marathon-drew-in-large-crowd-of-runners-supporters/ On Sunday, January 14, 2024, thousands of people filled the streets of Houston for the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon. A sizable contingent of spectators continued to stand and encourage the runners despite the approaching cold conditions. The race started at downtown's Fannin and Congress and finished at Lamar and Crawford. The perfect weather in Houston, according to runners, makes it one of the finest m...

Potential lineups for Lazio vs. Lecce | Image Credit: icdn.football-italia.net As they take on a Lecce team that is in freefall, Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio will have their sights set on the European berths. At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the Biancocelesti versus the Salentini game begins at 11.30 UK time. With three straight victories, Lazio is finally beginning to show some consistency. They are currently only three points behind Fiorentina in fourth place, which puts them right in the middle of the competition for a Champions League finish. Valentin Castellanos is out for the Biancocelesti due to injury, and Ciro Immobile, the club captain, is questionable due to a nagging muscular ache. Interesting Story: Chiefs gear up for what may be the coldest game ever at Arrowhead...

Kansas City Chiefs prepare for possibly the coldest game at Arrowhead Stadium | image Credit: s7d2.scene7.com KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Kansas City is making all necessary arrangements for what has the potential to be the most frigid game ever witnessed at Arrowhead Stadium, as it gears up to face the Dolphins in a playoff match on Saturday at 7 p.m. The most frigid Chiefs game ever held at Arrowhead Stadium occurred on December 18, 1983, when they faced off against the Denver Broncos. The temperature on that day, according to Pro Football Reference, was recorded at 0.5 degrees. Furthermore, a more recent game took place in December 2016 versus the Tennessee Titans, where the temperature at kickoff was a mere one degree. City officials strongly advise fans to take this weather carefully. ...

Coldest game in Arrowhead history will see Kansas City | Image Credit: npr.brightspotcdn.com Saturday’s playoff game between the Chiefs and Dolphins may see temperatures dip as low as negative 4 degrees, even before wind chill. Before visiting Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City supporters should be aware of the following. This weekend, Kansas City will be showing the visiting Miami Dolphins a very chilly shoulder. Not because of the outcome, but rather the potential for history in this postseason matchup. According to the most recent estimates from the National Weather Service, Saturday's Chiefs kickoff will be at a temperature of minus one degree, with a wind chill of minus twenty-one. And it only gets worse from there: Arrowhead Stadium may reach a freezing-4 degree temperature b...

Bill Belichick and Patriots Part Ways | Image Credit: bostonsportsjournal.com Bill Belichick has reached an amicable agreement to leave the New England Patriots, capping his twenty-four-year run as the team's head coach. FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Bill Belichick has reached an amicable agreement to leave the New England Patriots, capping his twenty-four-year run as the team's head coach. According to a person familiar with the issue, the New England Patriots have decided to appoint Jerod Mayo as the team's first Black head coach, replacing Bill Belichick. Belichick won six Super Bowl triumphs, nine conference titles, 17 division titles (2002 and 2008 were lost on tiebreakers), 11 straight division titles, and 30 postseason victories in his 24 seasons with New England. The o...