Jaime Lozano knows Mexico must win or he’s fired — and he’s fine with that

Jaime Lozano knows Mexico must win or he’s fired — and he’s fine with that

In the last year, the Mexican national team has suffered through its worst World Cup in 44 years, changed managers twice, elected a new president to head its federation and sacked part of the communications staff. That’s a lot of change in 12 months, especially with next summer’s Copa América quickly approaching and the most…

This year’s most poignant and powerful narratives were in video games

This year’s most poignant and powerful narratives were in video games

We still too often talk about video games as escapes — little playthings that are big business but often considered not as serious as their media peers. And yet in 2023 the most mature, poignant and thoughtful narratives I experienced were the interactive ones — whether they tackled major topics or were simply about the…

‘We faced a lot of adversity’: How LAFC made the MLS Cup final

‘We faced a lot of adversity’: How LAFC made the MLS Cup final

Minutes after LAFC won its second MLS Western Conference title in as many years, a stage was hastily erected on the field at BMO Stadium for a victory ceremony, complete with a trophy and a rain of confetti. About an hour later, striker Denis Bouanga and goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau filed through the interview room wearing…

Elliott: Cam Talbot ‘exceeding expectations’ for the Kings on his show-me contract

Elliott: Cam Talbot ‘exceeding expectations’ for the Kings on his show-me contract

The Kings are Cam Talbot’s seventh NHL stop in 11 seasons. “And, I think, five in the last six years,” the 36-year-old goaltender said, and yes, he’s counting. Talbot made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in 2013 and then spent three-plus seasons in Edmonton, where he twice led the league’s goalies in…