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FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup through a private subsidiary has sparked resignations, rebukes from UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC, and growing opposition from member associations.
UEFA’s 55 member nations have voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the governing body abandons its plan to monetize the World Cup through private investment, a move condemned by confederations and political leaders.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup has been rebuffed by a coalition of European and North American football bodies, raising questions about governance and the future of the tournament.
The United States has aligned with world football's governing bodies in opposition to a controversial plan to monetize the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about governance and political ties.
Carlos Cordeiro, senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has resigned in protest against plans to sell stakes in World Cups and events, citing harm to the sport’s future.
A proposal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to monetize World Cup commercial rights has been rebuffed by key regional bodies, sparking a growing revolt.
UEFA and its 55 national associations have voted to boycott every FIFA‑run competition as the governing body pushes a $20 billion subsidiary to sell World Cup rights to private investors.
The Razorbacks are using a Bahamian exhibition series to blend eight freshmen and two transfers, with Coach Calipari emphasizing chemistry ahead of a promising season.
UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors, a move echoed by CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation and set to affect upcoming editions of the tournament.
UEFA and Concacaf have formally dismissed Gianni Infantino's proposal to monetize the World Cup, warning that the tournament cannot be treated as a financial asset and threatening coordinated boycotts.
The 2026 World Cup shattered revenue expectations, and a Swedish startup is betting on that hype to launch Footbollen, a ball‑on‑a‑string soccer gadget, while targeting global expansion and a $100 million turnover.
The Greater Ontario Hockey League is implementing nearly twenty rule adjustments for the 2026‑27 season to bring its gameplay in line with the Ontario Hockey League, enhance safety, and provide a clearer pathway for players aspiring to higher levels.
A contentious proposal to monetize the World Cup has sparked a clash between soccer’s governing bodies, European national teams, and political leaders.
The new Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season with a blend of seasoned coaches, diverse international talent and a $95,000 salary cap, aiming to carve a sustainable career path for women in baseball.
Sauvageau's transition reflects a strategic effort to give full attention to the national team and professional youth sports, especially with the upcoming world championship.
Daniele Sauvageau, appointed general manager of Canada’s women’s national team, will leave her role with the Montreal Victoire to focus exclusively on the national program, aiming to build a roster capable of winning Olympic gold in 2030 and eliminating conflicts of interest between Hockey Canada and the PWHL.
The Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will begin its first season on August 1, featuring teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and Boston. With over 600 players vying for spots, the league aims to provide a professional avenue for women in baseball and challenge long‑standing stereotypes.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposes selling up to 20% of a new commercial entity to fund member nations, sparking criticism over profit‑driven motives and the equal voting system that gives small countries the same power as traditional powers.
European football’s governing body is poised to vote on a historic boycott of every FIFA competition, a move that would effectively shut European nations out of the sport’s global events.
A $2.3 billion valuation places Ohio State’s football program among the most valuable in the sport, trailing only Texas, while new accountability measures and a $17 million jersey patch agreement signal shifting dynamics.
Finland defeated the United States 3-2 in a tightly contested World Junior Summer Showcase game, with key performances from Vilho Vanhatalo, Ilari Kapanen and Sammy Nelson.
FIFA’s proposal to spin off a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup has drawn fire from regional confederations, raising questions about governance, investor control and the future of international football.
After stints in Slovenia, Canada and California, Peter Bandelj arrives in Reno, eager to contribute to Nevada’s basketball legacy
Purdue’s men’s basketball team defeated the University of the Fraser Valley 97-62 in Canada, with Jacob Webber leading the scoring and a new starting lineup dominating the first quarter. The Boilermakers will spend several days in Whistler before returning home.