UEFA Set To End FIFA Tournament Boycott Threat, AP Reports
FIFA later withdrew the plan and apologised, but UEFA initially maintained its boycott threat.
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Virginia Navigates Changing NCAA, Federal Policies
This season, universities are dealing with a changing sports landscape. Many of those changes are being driven from Washington.
Survey: Gen Zers Use Investment Money For Sports Gambling
“So many young people [are] investing and really losing enormous sums of money on what is ultimately a con,” lamented Les Bernal, national director of Stop Predatory Gambling on “Washington Watch.”
WNBA Can’t Define Womanhood—But DC Residents Know Men Don’t Belong In Women’s Sports
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the task force would meet to address “transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball.”
Victor Davis Hanson: The WNBA’s Obsession With ‘White Privilege’
Nobody cared about the Women’s National Basketball Association. I don’t mean to denigrate it, but nobody knew it existed
What Did Trump Say About Calls To Replace FIFA Chief Infantino
Trump said FIFA would make a “terrible mistake” by replacing Infantino and praised his leadership of what Trump called the most successful World Cup.
UEFA, CONCACAF And AFC Demand FIFA Accountability
In an open letter, the soccer governing bodies criticized FIFA's handling of the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal
FIFA President Infantino Faces Growing Calls To Resign
UEFA said its threat to boycott FIFA competitions remains in place because FIFA has not guaranteed that similar proposals will not be made again
Why Luis Figo Wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino To Resign
The decision was followed by the resignation of senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro, further intensifying scrutiny of FIFA's leadership.
The East Rutherford File
Nine in ten watchers enjoyed the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Two-thirds want more. What a TIPP poll of 1,463 adults says about the summer America finally tuned in.
UEFA Rejects FIFA's Plan To Sell Stakes In World Cup Business
The report said the proposed entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling minority, non-controlling stakes to long-term investors
Sophie Cunningham’s Pointed Defense Of Women’s Sports
"Common sense” has been enough for Cunningham to be derisively labeled “MAGA Barbie.”
Watch: Fans Brave Rain, Cold To Welcome Argentina Football Team
Argentina's football team led by Lionel Messi returned home after losing to Spain in the World Cup Final
Post-Match Clash In World Cup Final Triggers FIFA Probe
Argentina captain Lionel Messi additionally faced criticism from television pundits over his actions during the closing stages of the match.
Watch: Madrid Celebrates Spain Football World Cup Win
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.