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Arkansas will face Carleton in the second game of its BahaMar Summer League series in Nassau, Bahamas, with key players sidelined and the broadcast handled by FloSports.
A plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including Thrive Eternal, sparked worldwide resistance and raised doubts about Gianni Infantino's continued rule.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
FIFA has abandoned a $20 billion commercial venture that would have given private investors a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, following fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations and the resignation of a senior adviser.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps a $4.2 billion private‑investment plan for World Cup profits after fierce opposition from UEFA, member federations and political figures.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) opened its first games on August 1, selling out tickets and merchandise within a day, marking a historic moment for women’s sports in America.
The Razorbacks will face the Bahamas National Team, Carleton University, Toros del Valle and the University of Calgary in a week‑long tournament streamed on FloSports.
Nevada’s women’s basketball coach Kelly Sopak heads to Vancouver for a four‑game series that will test a revamped, faster pace and assess a roster reshaped by transfers and new talent.
The American Hockey League is tackling longstanding issues — confusing reviews, uneven officiating, limited streaming access, and lineup secrecy — to deepen engagement and build a new generation of fans.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opened its first season in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a roster of emerging talent and a vision to revive professional women’s baseball after nearly eight decades.
Four University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey players receive invitations to Canada's national development camps, set to compete in Richmond, British Columbia, this August.
The Razorbacks open their season with a five‑day, four‑game exhibition tour, starting July 31 against the Bahamas Raw Talent team and concluding August 4 against the University of Calgary.
The New York Islanders have announced the addition of Evan Gold, a veteran of the Boston Bruins’ management group, as their new assistant general manager, signaling a strategic push to blend analytics with roster development.
Ryan Mahshie, a 27‑year‑old forward with extensive ECHL experience, has signed with the Rapid City Rush for the 2026‑27 season, bringing veteran depth after a trade that also brought Eric Parker and Cole Tymkin to the club.
FIFA is evaluating a potential expansion of the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament, a move that would coincide with the competition's centennial celebrations and spark debate over format, finances and governance.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has unveiled a $4.2 billion private investment scheme that would hand control of the sport’s lucrative revenues to a new commercial arm, sparking opposition from UEFA, rival federations and a coalition of investors.
Jimmy Lombardi scored on his first shift for Team Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase, turning a jersey number mix‑up into a memorable debut.
Five play‑by‑play voices discuss the Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System, their limited access to teams, and the potential impact of a 2027 work stoppage on baseball.
Viggo Björck, the eighth overall selection in the 2026 NHL draft, is projected to join the Winnipeg Jets roster next season, bolstered by his SHL performance, playoff contributions, and a gold‑medal run with Sweden’s junior team.
Selection camps in Richmond, British Columbia, will run from August 3 to 8, with final rosters announced on August 9 and a subsequent series against the United States scheduled for mid‑August.
At 19, Jack Ivankovic blends collegiate success, international experience, and leadership within the Nashville Predators development pipeline, aiming for an NHL debut in the coming years.
FIFA will assess the feasibility of a 64‑team World Cup by September, amid opposition from European and Asian leaders.
Drexel University’s women’s soccer program adds a diverse group of seven newcomers, highlighted by coach Shannon Grogan’s optimism about their competitive drive and potential impact.
The Razorbacks will play four exhibition games in the Bahamas starting July 31, streamed on FloSports, as coach John Calipari uses the trip to build chemistry with a young, highly ranked roster.