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Previewing USA's Opponents In Group D Of The 2026 World Cup

United States' group is a very intriguing, but certainly not an easy one. If the Americans had a better constructed roster and were in better form then this should be a cake walk, however this is a competitive group. USA is the expected favorite to win Group D, but there's a good chance they could finish second or even third. Finishing third could even still help the Americans advance to the knockout round, but their path for a deep run would be very difficult. With that bein

James Rowe

1 day ago3 min read

South Side Column: The Continuing Youth Movement

This rebuild feels a bit different being a White Sox fan. The last one had a ton of potential, but we all clearly know how that went. This one though, it seems like that this front office run by Chris Getz, actually knows how to develop a great farm system and identify talent. With the influx of young talent these last two seasons, you're seeing the fruits of the labor and the crazy part is, there's a lot more coming. The hiring of Getz as the guy to run the baseball operatio

James Rowe

5 days ago4 min read

Looking At USA's Goalkeeper Battle

Going into the weakness of this position group is for another article, but this article will highlight the battle for starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. Many know that Matt Turner and Matt Freese are going to fight tooth and nail to win the starting job, but this will highlight what each brings to the table and what could determine who wins the competition. Competition is healthy and it could help whomever is named as the starter, but either way, someone is going to be cha

James Rowe

5 days ago3 min read

Major League Baseball Needs To Take World Baseball Classic More Serious If Team USA Is To Win

Team USA lost in the World Baseball Classic for the second straight edition. Admittedly, in the 2023 one, they lost to an excellent Japan side. However, in this one, it was set up for the team to win it all. Yes, credit is due where it's deserved as Venezuela absolutely won it fair and square and congratulations to them, but USA should have won this tournament. There's a reason why team USA didn't win this (aside from a terrible manager) and that reason is Major League Baseba

James Rowe

5 days ago5 min read

Stars And Stripes Column: Reaction To The 2026 World Cup Roster

With the official release of Mauricio Pochettino's squad, the USA World Cup squad comes with a lot of controversy. Debates were always expected, but controversy is a different issue. Yes, with the leaks that came out, the names that were announced were expected, but that didn't make it any less different than when the roster was leaked. So, here are some of my take aways from this roster. Cristian Roldan?! Seriously?! The fact Roldan is on this roster utterly egregious. I don

James Rowe

5 days ago5 min read

Stars And Stripes Column: Who I Would Bring To The World Cup

So despite all these leaks from Mauricio Pochettino's squad coming out, I wanted to write a column about the squad I want to bring if I was the manager of USA. I'll explain later as to why I bring certain players in and I'll write a column later with a reaction to Pochettino's team selections. So, here it goes. Goalkeeper Matt Freese Matt Turner Chris Brady Fullbacks Sergino Dest Antonee Robinson Joe Scally Alex Freeman Centerbacks Chris Richards Cameron Carter-Vickers Auston

James Rowe

May 264 min read

Previewing Old Glory DC For 2026 Major League Rugby Season

Old Glory DC starts off this 2026 campaign in a weird position as they will be one of only six teams in the league as a bunch of clubs went into administration during the offseason. While the future looks bleak for the league, this campaign looks promising for Old Glory. Each team seems to have a great chance at winning the MLR Shield, DC really bolstered their squad and look very strong and deep. Schedule Match 1: at Seattle Match 2: at New England Match 3: at Anthem RC Matc

James Rowe

Apr 114 min read

Capitals Need To Win Out And Luck To Make Playoffs

While the uncertainty of Alex Ovechkin's retirement has hung like a cloud over the team, the more important thing happening here is the struggle of the likelihood of missing the playoffs. The Capitals are five points out of a playoff spot with three games left, things look pretty bleak. That being said, Washington could still miraculously make the playoffs. The last three games is a weekend two game series against arch nemesis Pittsburgh Penguins and a season finale against C

James Rowe

Apr 112 min read

Previewing USA's WBC Semifinals Matchup Vs Dominican Republic

Team USA defeated Canada 5-3 to advance to the semifinals, but now they face their biggest opponent of the tournament as they face off against the powerhouse Dominican Republic. The DR has the most prolific offense in the 2026 version of the World Baseball Classic and it seems as though no one can stop them. That being said, USA has the team that could go toe to toe with anyone in the tournament as this looks to be the most exciting matchup. Paul Skenes Must Throw His Best St

James Rowe

Mar 152 min read

Previewing USA's WBC Quarterfinals Matchup Vs Canada

Team USA advanced out of their pool by the skin of their teeth, but they have shown how dominant they can be by the way the squad beat Mexico, Great Britain, and Brazil. Now USA will face Canada in the quarterfinals as this should be an interesting matchup. This article will preview this game as Canada is a very solid team. USA Can't Take Canada Lightly While Canada doesn't have the likes of Freddie Freeman on their squad, but there is some great talent here. Josh and Bo Nayl

James Rowe

Mar 131 min read

Previewing Team USA At 2026 World Baseball Classic

The last edition of the World Baseball Classic, USA was one game away from winning it all, but Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout handing the trophy to Japan. This time around, they're primed for redemption and win it all. This is the most stacked lineup and pitching staff USA has ever assembled for the WBC that makes them the favorites. How Good Is The Lineup? Murderer's Row is one of the most famous lineups ever assembled, but even that 1927 Yankees squad would never be ab

James Rowe

Mar 72 min read

South Side Column: What To Make Of The Murakami Signing

I am honestly shocked on varying different levels about the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami. The first being that the team signed a player of his profile and caliber as Murakami is a superstar player from Japan. The second? For what type of player he is, the type of contract they were able to get for him. And lastly? Just having any sort of doubts. Let's first account that Murakami's stature not only in Japan, but also across the world is that he is a superstar. This is a

James Rowe

Dec 31, 20255 min read

Golden Dome Column: Notre Dame Was Snubbed And Did The Right Thing Declining A Bowl

Notre Dame getting snubbed from the College Football Playoffs is a travesty and only represents the corruption that is the NCAA. The Committee decided that for whatever reason Alabama was a more deserving team to make the playoffs than the Irish. Sorry, they "decided". Alabama clearly was getting in no matter what and we should've sniffed out what they were going to do. The column I wrote last week outlines why this is egregious, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Look

James Rowe

Dec 21, 202510 min read

Which Japanese Slugger Should've The White Sox Acquired?

With the recent reports about the White Sox signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, it probably would be worth diving into whether it's a good idea to invest in him or Kazuma Okamoto instead. Murakami has more star power, but Okamoto has some significant intrigue. The Japanese are now sending more players to MLB than ever before as their talent is starting to get more noticed. It's about time the Pale Hose started getting invested more into Japanese talent as more players

James Rowe

Dec 21, 20254 min read

Golden Dome Column: The Hate For Notre Dame For A Playoff Spot Is Stupid

This has got to be the dumbest column I have ever had to write, but it needs to be addressed and I hope fans of Miami, BYU, and Alabama fans actually read this because this whole hate on Notre Dame and what they have done to DESERVE a ranking as to where they are now is just so stupid. Sorry, that first sentence was long winded, but you get the point. The fact that so many fans of other teams, especially Miami, are upset that Notre Dame has a ranking as high they do have now

James Rowe

Dec 7, 20256 min read

American Blue Scouser Column: Reflecting On Sean Dyche's Everton Tenure

The Sean Dyche era at Everton ended very underwhelmingly, but with him having taken on the Nottingham Forest job and with them playing the Toffees later today, I just had to reflect on Dyche's time in Merseyside. It wasn't perfect, but I will look on it fondly. However, there is one thing that bothers me that happened and it's not what you think. Dyche took over the job when both the club were battling to stay above relegation and were in financial dire. Really hard job to sa

James Rowe

Dec 6, 20253 min read

FC Cincinnati Has The Complete Package To Win The 2025 MLS Cup

FC Cincinnati has the team that could take them all the way to a MLS championship. The playoffs are a crapshoot, but when looking at their squad it's hard to not think this is a serious contender to win it all. Heck, Tom Bogert thinks they'll win it all. The club is not only deep, but is the complete package. Let's go over why this team can win it all. The Attack When looking at this attack, it's scary good. Kevin Denkey has been an amazing striker for this side, but he's got

James Rowe

Nov 8, 20252 min read

The Commanders Need To Recoup Value At Trade Deadline

At 3-6, the fact of the matter is that the Commanders need to start trading some players away. The team could still possibly make the playoffs, but there needs to be a lot of hurdles to clear for that to happen. With Jayden Daniels' injury Sunday night, plus having such others like Luke McCaffrey and Marshon Lattimore also suffer injuries (season ending ones too), right now things don't look too good. That being said, it's time for the team to look towards 2026 and start tryi

James Rowe

Nov 4, 20252 min read

South Side Column: The 2005 White Sox Were 20 Years Ago But The Joy Lingers

This column was written on October 26th, but due to work reasons was published today I cannot express to you all whom are reading this the type of jubilation a 15 year old me went through watching this team achieve the greatest trophy in baseball. The White Sox are hands down my favorite sports team, but as an adolescent, I was absolutely crazed about the Pale Hose. Now as a 35 year old man, while the team is pretty bad at the moment, I still reminisce about that team winning

James Rowe

Nov 2, 202512 min read

Blue Black And White Column: Finally, A Championship For Bath

Maybe for someone like myself, an American, hasn't had to deal with the amount of pain and suffering quite like the supporters group for...

James Rowe

Sep 26, 20252 min read