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Gianni Infantino nixes unpopular proposal to sell stakes in World Cup
FIFA 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...
Orioles RHP Yennier Cano agrees to 2-year extension, plus club option
The Baltimore Orioles and right-handed reliever Yennier Cano agreed on a two-year contract extension plus a club option for 2029 on Friday.,Financial terms weren't announced. According to MLB.com, Cano will earn $7.5 million guaranteed over the next two seasons and the option is worth $10 million.,C...
Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser quits over FIFA’s World Cup investment plan
Carlos 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 ...
Top 10 Sports Moments of July: Ranking the Biggest Moments of the Month
From the World Cup to Wimbledon and NBA free agency, here are the 10 best sports moments from an unforgettable month of July....
Sam Leavitt Faces Massive Expectations at LSU
LSU landed Sam Leavitt as Lane Kiffin’s biggest offseason addition, but questions remain about his health, talent and massive expectations....
White Sox vs. Rays Picks: Best Bets for Friday’s MLB Showdown
The White Sox and Rays meet Friday in a battle of first-place teams. Here are our best bets, including Tampa Bay and the Under....
WNBA Picks: Three Best Bets for Friday’s Fever, Wings and Storm Games
Check out three of our best WNBA bets for Friday, including Kelsey Mitchell, the Washington Mystics and the Storm-Dream total....
Big 10 Preseason Rankings: Which Teams Are Overrated and Underrated?
Which Big 10 teams are overrated or underrated entering 2026? We break down Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan, USC and more....
WNBA Overreacted to Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers’ $400 Bet
The WNBA overreacted by deleting a video of Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers wagering $400 on a matchup. Here’s why the controversy is ridiculous....
Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Bengals Bring Intensity to Training Camp
The Bengals opened training camp with a renewed competitive edge as Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the team look to move past their disastrous 2025 season....
Ohio State Reloads for 2026 With Brutal Schedule Ahead
Ohio State reloads for 2026, but a brutal schedule featuring Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon and Michigan could test the Buckeyes’ CFP hopes....
WWE SummerSlam 2026: Ranking Every Match and Making Final Predictions
WWE SummerSlam 2026 is here. We rank every match on the two-night card and make our final predictions for all of the action....
Arnold Palmer Invitational officially added to 2028 Championship Series
The PGA's new schedule got a bit of clarity Thursday when the Arnold Palmer Invitational announced that it will be included in the new Championship Series that is slated to begin in 2028.,The Arnold Palmer, at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Fla., is the third tournament this week to announce it will be i...
FIFA's Gianni Infantino sets deadline to approve funding plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given the organization's 211 member federations until Sept. 19 to support a private investment proposal that could provide each association with up to $40 million in funding.,Infantino outlined the deadline in a letter promoting the creation of FIFA Forward Enterp...
Royals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) on 10-day injured list
The Kansas City Royals placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to right wrist soreness.,In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.,Pasquantino, 28, had gone on the IL after fracturing the hamate bone in his right...
Brewers adjust rotation, recall LHP Thomas Pannone
The Milwaukee Brewers are adjusting their starting rotation after recalling left-hander Thomas Pannone to face the San Francisco Giants on the road Wednesday afternoon.,Pannone, 32, will take the roster spot of rookie right-hander Garrett Stallings, who was optioned to Triple-A Nashville.,Pannone wa...
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...
Lions coach: Terrion Arnold release 'unfortunate' but necessary
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that it was "unfortunate" but necessary when discussing the team's decision to release former cornerback Terrion Arnold last month.,Arnold, a 2024 first-round draft pick, was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping on June 24. H...
D.C. United acquire versatile Kimito Nono of Japan
D.C. United announced the acquisition of Japanese defender/midfielder Kimito Nono on Wednesday. ,Nono, 24, arrives from the Kashima Antlers of Japan's top-flight J1 League and is signed through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30. He will occupy an international roster slot.,"Kimito has been an outst...
Steelers Are Being Underrated Heading Into Aaron Rodgers' Farewell Season
Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be his final NFL season. Here's why the Steelers have value to win the AFC North and return to the playoffs....