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Gianni Infantino nixes unpopular proposal to sell stakes in World CupFIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.,Facing backlash throughout the sport, a World Cup boycott from Europe and criticism from high-ranking officials inside FIFA itself, Infantino said the proposed FIFA Forward Enter...

Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser quits over FIFA’s World Cup investment planCarlos Cordeiro, the senior adviser to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned Friday in protest of the governing body's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.,Meanwhile, the COO of FIFA has also blasted Infantino's desire to introduce private investors into the tournament's financing, calling it ...

Haeryn Ryu surges toward third straight major at AIG Women's OpenSouth Korea's Haeryn Ryu moved into position for her third straight major triumph with a 2-under-par 69 on Friday that claimed a one-stroke lead midway through the AIG Women's Open in Lytham St. Annes, England.,Ryu sits at 7 under 135 through two rounds at Royal Lytham and St. Annes Club, which plac...

Jeeno Thitikul cards seven birdies, holds lead at AIG Women’s Open

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand carded seven birdies in a bogey-free round of 64 to hold a two-shot lead after the opening 18 holes of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Thursday in Lytham St Annes, England.,South Korea's Haeran Ryu and Japan's Shiho Kuwaki are tied for second at 5-under ...

ESPN to stream women's baseball starting Saturday

ESPN announced a media rights agreement Thursday to stream this season's Women's Pro Baseball League games.,The WBPL's inaugural regular season starts Saturday and runs through Sept. 6, followed by the best-of-three semifinals and best-of-five championship series.,Four teams are participating: New Y...

ESPN, LeBron James finalizing 'Last Dance'-style documentary

ESPN and LeBron James are finalizing a deal to chronicle the NBA superstar's time with the Philadelphia 76ers in a behind-the-scenes documentary, The Athletic reported Thursday.,A source said the talks are at the "1-yard line," with the project being similar to "The Last Dance" series featuring Mich...

Final major could be extra special for Nelly Korda or Haeran Ryu

Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu combined to win the first four majors of the season.,It's only fitting they are paired together, along with LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko of New Zealand, for the first two rounds of the AIG Women's Open. The final major of the season begins Thursday at Royal Lytham & St Anne...

Reports: USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino 'close' to new deal

The United States men's national team is nearing a contract extension with head coach Mauricio Pochettino, multiple outlets reported Tuesday, with The Athletic saying a deal is "close.",Pochettino guided the USMNT to first place in Group D at the World Cup with a 2-1-0 record. The team went on to de...