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FIFA’s World Cup Stake Sale Plan Faces Backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF and Fans

A controversial proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in a new entity overseeing FIFA competitions has sparked criticism from European and North American football bodies, led to the resignation of Infantino’s senior adviser, and raised questions about the federation’s leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election.

Aug 3, 2026

Women Lead Charge Against FIFA’s Controversial Plans

At an emergency UEFA meeting, two veteran female officials denounced FIFA’s proposed stake sales and host selections, demanding a full boycott and highlighting the slow progress of gender equity in football leadership.

Aug 3, 2026

WPBL’s Inaugural Season Showcases Global Talent

The Women’s Pro Baseball League debuts with 65 players from five nations, highlighted by Japanese pitcher Ayami Sato’s debut and a dramatic 10‑8 victory for the Los Angeles Queens.

Aug 3, 2026

Indigenous Coach Olivia Cook Breaks New Ground with Canadiens

Olivia Cook, an Akwesasne Mohawk coach at SUNY Potsdam, shares insights from a transformative three‑day experience at the Montreal Canadiens development camp, where Martin St. Louis praised her coaching style, and discusses her rise from early hockey roots to leading her team to its first conference tournament berth.

Aug 3, 2026

A New Era for Women’s Pro Baseball

The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League brings together players from six nations, spotlighting stars like Japan’s Ayami Sato and Canadian captain Alli Schroder.

Aug 3, 2026

WPBL’s Inaugural Season Showcases Global Talent and Rising Stars

The Women’s Pro Baseball League opens its first season with 65 players from five nations, highlighted by six‑time World Cup pitcher Ayami Sato and Canada’s fifth‑overall draft pick Alli Schroder, who aim to blend international expertise with the unique culture of American baseball.

Aug 2, 2026