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The World Cup Is Over. The Memories Aren’t.

Spain lifted the trophy, but the stories, heartbreak and unforgettable moments from the past month and a half are what I’ll remember most.

Jul 20 • Seth Dowdle

Three Weeks of Hope End With One Humiliating Night for the United States

For all the memorable moments this World Cup provided, the United States will ultimately be remembered for how dramatically its dream came crashing…

Jul 7 • Seth Dowdle

Balogun Gets to Play, but FIFA Still Has Questions to Answer

Folarin Balogun probably shouldn't have been sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina. But an unprecedented disciplinary decision deserves unprecedented…

Jul 6 • Seth Dowdle

The Biggest Night Yet Has Arrived for the United States

Mauricio Pochettino's squad has the talent and the tactical advantage, but knockout soccer has a way of ignoring expectations.

Jul 1 • Seth Dowdle

College Football

Three Quick Fun Thoughts on Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Turnover luck, poorly aged Tweets, and college kickers defined the first game of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Dec 20, 2025 • Seth Dowdle

The Saturday Watchlist: 12-6-25

It's the final one of the year. Let's soak it in.

Dec 6, 2025 • Seth Dowdle

The Saturday Watchlist: 11-29-25

All our hopes and dreams depend on what happens during rivalry week.

Nov 29, 2025 • Seth Dowdle

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Soccer

The World Cup Is Over. The Memories Aren’t.

Spain lifted the trophy, but the stories, heartbreak and unforgettable moments from the past month and a half are what I’ll remember most.

Jul 20 • Seth Dowdle

Three Weeks of Hope End With One Humiliating Night for the United States

For all the memorable moments this World Cup provided, the United States will ultimately be remembered for how dramatically its dream came crashing…

Jul 7 • Seth Dowdle

Balogun Gets to Play, but FIFA Still Has Questions to Answer

Folarin Balogun probably shouldn't have been sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina. But an unprecedented disciplinary decision deserves unprecedented…

Jul 6 • Seth Dowdle

Podcasts

The Football Corner

Week 7 Preview and Predictions | Indiana-Oregon, Alabama-Missouri, OU-Texas

NFL

The Cowboys Have Me Believing Again (I'm Probably a Fool)

Feel free to roast me. This will probably age poorly anyway.

Nov 27, 2025 • Seth Dowdle

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