The “Cold Weather Advisory” in Kansas City warns of dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero, prompting concerns about player and fan safety as Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami are set to play a historically frigid soccer game with forecasted wind chills of -11 degrees. Despite recommendations to cancel in extreme cold, CONCACAF rescheduled the match from Tuesday to Wednesday due to snow, prioritizing safety but raising questions about whether the game should proceed as planned, given the health risks associated with hypothermia and frostbite. With no rules accounting for cold temperatures in soccer, the game is expected to go ahead as scheduled, highlighting the lack of precedent for such extreme weather conditions in the sport.
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5 pivotal questions (and predictions) for key AFC teams
Yahoo Sports' Matt Harmon poses five pivotal questions for key AFC teams. For the New England Patriots, the focus is on surrounding new quarterback Drake Maye with a strong support system, with a prediction that they will prioritize bolstering the offensive line over the receiving corps. The Jacksonville Jaguars are evaluating which previous 'playmakers' will stay, with expectations that Christian Kirk and Evan Engram may not remain on the roster. The Denver Broncos are expected...
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