Host nation Qatar’s many human rights abuses are being buried by the excitement for the matches. So before the players take to the pitch, it’s vital to understand the horrific off-field consequences of the tournament. Let’s dig in.

Soccer excitement is reaching a fever pitch with the CanMNT prepping to kick off the World Cup in just nine days and CanWNT looking ahead to next year’s World Cup action with a pair of international friendlies.

While college football’s four undefeated teams kept their zero-loss crowns through Week 11, other squads across the NCAA chose chaos. Here are the upsets and victories that turned the gridiron upside down on Saturday.

On Monday, the governing body extended its partnership with Volkswagen, the latest in a string of renewals ahead of a nine-month period that will see both the USMNT and USWNT play in FIFA World Cups.

The Indianapolis Colts shocked the NFL world with Monday’s announcement that former Colts center turned ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday would replace fired head coach Frank Reich…despite Saturday having no college or pro coaching experience. Interesting.

For NCAA fall sports, it’s already the most wonderful time of the year. Unwrap these early playoff snapshots and prepare to celebrate…confetti showers are right around the corner.

he NCAA selection committee revealed the 64-team women’s bracket on Monday, and most men’s conference semifinals kick off today.

According to a report published yesterday, the streaming giant has been quietly plotting its expansion into live events.

NFL legend Brett Favre’s in hot water…again. His ongoing welfare scandal became even messier with yesterday’s reporting that two concussion drug companies he backed allegedly overstated the effectiveness of their products and were supported by money from Mississippi’s welfare fund.

With half the season already done, the NFL is still serving up Sunday football surprises. Let’s dig in.

After seven long months, college hoopers are back on the court with both the men’s and women’s NCAA seasons tipping off at 12 p.m. ET today.

It’s been zero days since men’s sports’ latest nonsense. So, you know the drill — here’s another WTF section, including an update on last week’s biggest rage-inspiring story. They truly don’t stop coming.