NFL fans watching Ted Lasso think the new character of Zava is based on Aaron Rodgers. The similarities may be there but he’s not the obvious inspiration. Apple TV’s Ted Lasso has captured the imaginations of sports fans around the world whether they love soccer (or football) or not. It’s fairly universal. The Roy Kent-type
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Ahead of the Giants-Packers game in London, the English Premier League looked to find some brand ambassadors in two of the NFL’s biggest stars: Aaron Rodgers and Saquon Barkley. Roger Goodell desired to continue the NFL’s relationship with the UK ever since the final days of the Europa League, an experiment that never fully took
COMMERCE CITY, CO – JUNE 25: Taylor Kornieck #20 of the United States celebrates scoring with Megan Rapinoe #15 during a game between Colombia and USWNT at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on June 25, 2022 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images) As Pride Month comes to a close, FanSided celebrates LGBTQ+
As the effects of the overturning of Roe v. Wade ripple throughout the nation, notable professional athletes and teams speak out while many remain silent. There’s an intersection between social justice and sports not because people are changing, but because platforms are. In 1969, Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists
After the Supreme Court overturned the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, people across the sports world consider the effect on those who can become pregnant. On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, a decision that federally protected the rights of Americans to have access
Patrick Mahomes got to break the news to the world that Kansas City will indeed be one of 16 host cities in North America for the 2026 World Cup bid shared between Canada, Mexico and the United States. It was only fitting that Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes got to share the news that
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate winning Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field following the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images C.J. Elleby of the Portland Trail Blazers collides with Justin James of the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during their preseason game at
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Cam Newton of the New England Patriots yells in celebration in the rain from the sideline of the game between the New England Patriots
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Tiger Woods of the United States putts on the 12th green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Jonathan Jones of the New England Patriots intercepts a ball intended for Tim Patrick of the Denver Broncos during the second half at Gillette
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a walk-off home run to win 4-3 against Tampa Bay
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Jerick McKinnon of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball as Blake Martinez and Lorenzo Carter of the New York Giants defend in the second
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Maddie Meyer / Getty Images DJ LeMahieu of the New York Yankees throws to first to force out Cesar Puello of the Boston Red Sox during
Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back, by Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson, is a look at the complicated moral dilemmas of the modern sports fan. Throughout the last four years, since Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the National Anthem, a sort of reckoning has taken place in the sports world. His activism, and
Couples come in all shapes and sizes and from all sports and entertainment mediums. FanSided is looking at some of the best couples in sports and entertainment. Valentine’s Day is that wonderful time of year where we all sit back and smell the roses. Why? Because love is in the air! Love can take all
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Nobody wants birds. Here are FanSided’s 12 Days of Christmas, in accordance with the gifts our favorite sports and movies have given us this holiday season. As Andrew Bernard learned the hard way, most of the gifts given in the famous “12 Days of Christmas” are just birds. In fact, if there are any wealthy
Christmas gifts can be incredible, or they can be downright disappointing. For the holiday season, our FanSided staff decided to compare our favorite sports teams, athletes, movies and TV shows to what might be waiting under the tree. From articles of clothing to gift cards to more exciting and unique presents, Christmas gifts can be
Thanksgiving dinner is known for two things: Turkey and tension. Here’s our guide to which sports and entertainment conversations to avoid for a peaceful holiday. Thanksgiving is a holiday for gathering – around a table, in front of a television, in a park playing flag football, in the streets at a turkey trot, in line