Michael Van Bussel

Pacific FC’s Aidan Daniels, centre, tries to get past Vancouver FC’s David Norman, left, and Aidan O'Connor during first half Canadian Championship preliminary round soccer action in Langford, B.C., in May 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Canada becomes testing ground for FIFA’s proposed ‘daylight’ offside rule

A proposed change to football’s offside rule will be tested in Canada from 2026, as FIFA looks for ways to reduce controversy in the VAR (video assistant referee) era.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark watches before the WNBA All-Star basketball game, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

‘Pay us what you owe us:’ What the WNBA’s collective bargaining talks reveal about negotiation psychology

The current negotiations for a new collective agreement between the WNBA and its players shows there is increasing frustration with how the process is unfolding.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, on Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Lamar Jackson is the NFL’s MVP. He’s also the NFL’s most valuable negotiator

Despite being without a long-term contract extension and representation, Lamar Jackson was able to advocate and negotiate the most lucrative contract in the history of the NFL. Here’s how.

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