The USWNT saw (their own former players’) tweets about their recent struggles, and they took that personally, avoiding the wrong kind of history with yesterday’s 2–1 friendly win over Germany.

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.

How to bet on the unexpected.

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.

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.

Check on your Philadelphia friends this morning because Philly made the wrong kind of history on Saturday, becoming the first city to lose two major sports championships on the same day.

The college football season may be on its downward slope, but the excitement’s ramping up. Week 10 saw two (!!!) undefeated squads fall, leaving just four teams in the 9-0 club. Here are a few others who understood Saturday’s assignment.

After an offseason of major changes (we’re talking expansion, salary cap increases, enhanced benefits and more), today marks the start of the Premier Hockey Federation’s (PHF) eighth season.

It feels like it’s been 84 years, but the NCAA ballers are finally back on the court tomorrow. We’re saving the best for last with a full women’s hoops preview hitting your inbox this week, but today’s all about the men. Get’cha head in the game.