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President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino speaks at the Global Citizen Awards ceremony, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won’t be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they’ll be playing. Millions of soccer fans worldwide evidently don’t seem to mind any of those points. Read More.

Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season

Brian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season. Read More.

Rookie Dillon Gabriel named Browns starting QB after Joe Flacco is benched

Rookie Dillon Gabriel will get his first NFL start on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns face the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Browns announced on Wednesday that they were benching Joe Flacco after he struggled to lead the offense in the first four games. Read More.

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An injured Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is helped off the court during the second half of Game 3 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series game against the Phoenix Mercury Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering assessment of the WNBA and its commissioner on Tuesday as she sat in front of the media with a prepared statement, disclosing private conversations she said she had with Cathy Engelbert that portrayed her as a leader who lacks accountability. Read More.

NFL sees a surge in blocked kicks, impacting games significantly

Kickers and punters have never been more dangerous in the NFL, with long field goals becoming routine and booming punts launched with regularity. None of that matters, though, if the kicks are getting blocked. Read More.

Aaron Boone's moves questioned again after Yankees blow lead vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees' bullpen has been one of their biggest weaknesses this season. It faltered again in their playoff opener and has them on the brink of being eliminated by the rival Boston Red Sox. Max Fried worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Read More.

 

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FILE - New York Giants' Eli Manning quarter back (10) throws the ball whilst Miami Dolphins, Stiveni Fifita (60 ) is held back during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London, Oct. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)

By the Numbers: After mudfest in 2007, NFL's game count in London hits 40

The NFL will reach a milestone Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings face the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It will be the 40th regular-season game in London. Read More.

A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in Finals

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are looking to accomplish something only done once before by winning a third WNBA championship in four seasons. Standing in the way are the Phoenix Mercury, who are making their first championship appearance since 2021. Read More.

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