Chelsea could compete in best Club World Cup game yet tonight

Jorginho FIFA Club World Cup Flamengo v Esperance Sportive de Tunis Chelsea

Chelsea face Flamengo in the Club World Cup tonight, and we’re expecting a really good game. There were some pretty dire matches in the opening round of fixtures, both drab 0-0s and embarrassing 10-0s. But things have improved since then, and Inter Miami’s win over Porto last night was a proper upset to hopefully get … Read more

World Beaters! South Africa crowned World Test Champions

World Beaters! South Africa crowned World Test Champions

A magnificent century from Aiden Markram guided South Africa to a five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s – and ended his country’s long wait for a major global trophy. After three days of absorbing action in which the match see-sawed back and forth, the Proteas began day four needing … Read more

World Test Championship: South Africa’s road to the 2025 WTC Final

World Test Championship: South Africa’s road to the 2025 WTC Final

Under the astute leadership of Temba Bavuma, the South African men’s cricket team etched its name in history, securing a coveted spot in their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. Their remarkable journey to the 2025 summit clash at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground has been a testament to dominant home performances, unwavering resilience … Read more

UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years – College Hockey

UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years - College Hockey

The United States has won its first IIHF World Championship gold medal since 1933 (photo: USA Hockey). Tage Thompson (Connecticut) scored the overtime game-winning goal to clinch the first gold medal for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF Men’s World Championship since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 Sunday at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. “What … Read more

Matthew Tkachuk raves about Auston Matthews ahead of Game 7: ‘One of the best players in the world’

Matthew Tkachuk raves about Auston Matthews ahead of Game 7: ‘One of the best players in the world’

All friendships will be put on hold when the puck drops Sunday night, but Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk raved about Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Matthews and Tkachuk were teammates on Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, where their friendship continued to grow. It’s been a roller-coaster of a … Read more

The Global Game: Former Nats coach and manager McLaren has spread the baseball gospel around the world

The Global Game: Former Nats coach and manager McLaren has spread the baseball gospel around the world

“Hey guys, it is good to see you again’’, said former Nationals coach and manager John McLaren, 73, standing in front of the first-base dugout at a baseball complex in central Poland on a sun-splashed May afternoon. “We have some of you young guys trying out today and we are trying to do things the … Read more

The ‘Biggest Pickleball Party in the World’ Returns in Record-Setting Fashion

The 'Biggest Pickleball Party in the World' Returns in Record-Setting Fashion

The Minto US Open Championships Powered by Margaritaville are underway in Naples, Florida. Amateur play began on Saturday, April 26th and all play will conclude on Saturday, May 3rd.  What began in 2016 as a passion project for the founders, Chris Evon and Terri Graham, has turned into a one of a kind pickleball experience. … Read more

Keith Law of The Athletic predicts Atlanta Braves will win 2025 World Series

Folks, Opening Day is tomorrow. To. Morr. Ow. As such, we’re starting to get predictions flooding in from everybody who’s bold enough to try to call how arguably the most unpredictable sport in North America is going to shake out from now all the way until October. The staff here at Battery Power will share … Read more

Dragons kick off World Cup campaign with win as Bellamy’s unbeaten run continues

Dragons kick off World Cup campaign with win as Bellamy's unbeaten run continues

Wales overcame Kazakhstan to start their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a win and maintain Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten reign as manager. Dan James and captain-on-the-night Ben Davies scored either side of an Askhat Tagybergen penalty before substitute Rabbi Matondo ensured there was to be no major upset at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Dragons … Read more

The Pickleball World Championships Return to North Texas, Bringing the Biggest Festival in Pickleball Back to the Metroplex!

The Pickleball World Championships Return to North Texas, Bringing the Biggest Festival in Pickleball Back to the Metroplex!

The largest pickleball festival in the world returns to Farmers Branch, Texas, November 3-9, for the 2025 edition of the Pickleball World Championships. The 2025 edition marks the third consecutive year at Brookhaven Country Club and the event has experienced remarkable growth in each year.  In 2024, more than 57,500 attendees enjoyed daily festivities on … Read more