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01
Aug
The 2025 season of the EFL Championship kicks off on 8th August with the first match between Birmingham City and Ipswich Town.
The Blues, as Birmingham City is popularly known, earned a promotion to the Championship after winning the League One trophy in the 2024/25 season. They finished first with 111 points, a new record for the English Football League.
Birmingham’s promotion came thanks to new manager Chris Davies, who joined them in June 2024. He guided the team to 34 wins in 46 matches, and also won the League One Manager of the Season award.
Ipswich Town, on the other hand,...
30
Jul
Tottenham Hotspur has made two big moves before their high-profile UEFA Super Cup match against Paris Saint-Germain on 13th August.
The Spurs have signed West Ham striker Mohammed Kudus on a six-year contract. The 24-year-old scored 13 goals and set up 12 in 65 Premier League games for West Ham in his two years at the club. Even Chelsea and Newcastle were interested in Kudus, but the Spurs closed the deal for £54.5 million.
And in an even bigger development, Tottenham decided to sack their manager, Ange Postecoglou. This happened despite landing the UEFA Europa win and ending the 17-year trophy...
23
Jul
The gentleman’s game, as cricket is popularly known, has changed a lot over the years. It used to be slow and long, stretching over five days with plenty of breaks for meals and rest. But the modern versions are completely different (and much quicker).
Now, cricket matches are faster, more TV-friendly, and easier to keep fans hooked.
Their runtime depends on the format being played. T20 games are over in about three hours. ODIs take a full day. Test matches stretch across five days, with breaks in between. T10s, the quickest version yet, are done and dusted in under two hours....
23
Jul
If you’re new to blackjack, you may have heard the term “soft 17” and wondered what it means. Understanding this hand is important because it influences both player decisions and dealer rules in many blackjack variations.
Key Takeaways
A soft 17 is any hand with an ace counted as 11 and other cards totalling 6.
Dealers may be required to hit or stand on soft 17, depending on house rules.
Soft hands are more flexible than hard hands due to the ace’s dual value.
So, what is a soft 17 in blackjack? A soft 17 is any hand containing an ace...
22
Jul
The second semifinal of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 is set to be a clash of European powerhouses as Germany faces Spain on Wednesday, 23rd July.
Germany is an 8-time Euro champion and Spain is the reigning FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. And in this season, both teams have played some of the best football.
The National Eleven, as Team Germany is known, was the runner-up in the last Euro. Before this, they held the Euro title for six back-to-back editions. Their last major title was a gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. They also have two FIFA World Cup...
21
Jul
England is set to meet Italy in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinals on Tuesday, 22nd July.
The Lionesses, as Team England is known, are chasing back-to-back Euro titles. They won the tournament in 2022 and made it to the semifinals in 2017. They’ve also had strong finishes at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. They finished second in 2023 after narrowly losing to Spain in the final round. Before this, they were 3rd in 2015 and 4th in 2019.
Under manager Sarina Wiegman, England have become a dominant force in women’s football. Their recent form is solid as they defeated Sweden...