Michael Harrington — Sports Editor 
FIFA is planning to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling a minority stake in a new commercial entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The move, which would bring in private investors including Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal, has sparked threats of a World Cup boycott from UEFA and accusations that President Gianni Infantino is selling stakes … Read more
Xabi Alonso began his tenure as Chelsea manager with a 6-4 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly at BBC. The match highlighted a gulf in class between Premier League and A-League teams, though Chelsea displayed a sloppy and imperfect performance while adjusting to jet lag, according to BBC reporting. Xabi Alonso … Read more
Former WWE Tag Team Champion Grayson Waller made a surprise return to WWE NXT during the July 28, 2026, broadcast on The CW Network, delivering a wide-ranging promo that targeted former partners, the current locker room, and the NXT Championship. Waller opened the show by declaring his intent to shake things up and stating that … Read more
It was a clash of generations and momentum in Shanghai. Kyren Wilson, the 2024 world champion and current title holder, managed to stifle a late-game rally from Ronnie O’Sullivan to advance. While O’Sullivan showed flashes of the brilliance that defined his career, Wilson’s consistency under pressure proved decisive in the 6-4 victory. Wilson’s Path to … Read more
Cruz Hewitt has captured his first ATP Tour victory in his main-draw debut, defeating American ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation 6-3, 6-4 at the Washington Open on Tuesday. The 17-year-old Australian, who is the son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, needed just 74 minutes to oust the 85th-ranked Giron in … Read more
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers are conducting training camp without Mike Tomlin as head coach. New head coach Mike McCarthy, who was introduced by owner Art Rooney II on Jan. 27, is implementing a modern approach for the defending AFC North champions at their 59th training camp at Saint … Read more
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup from January 7 to February 5, 2027, with matches staged in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Khobar. The Local Organizing Committee has officially opened registration for citizens and residents aged 16 and older to volunteer for the tournament’s operational and organizational needs. The road to 2027 has officially … Read more
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters signaled on July 28, 2026, that a player’s social media behavior is a factor in roster evaluations. The comments followed a “roundabout” question regarding receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who remains on the San Francisco 49ers’ reserve/left squad list and cannot sign elsewhere without NFL reinstatement. The Washington Commanders are entering … Read more
Ronnie O’Sullivan was eliminated from the 2026 World Snooker Shanghai Masters on July 28, losing 6-4 to defending champion Kyren Wilson. Despite a mid-match surge featuring three consecutive centuries, O’Sullivan failed to secure the win after missing a critical red in the 10th frame, ending the five-time champion’s run in the round of 16. The … Read more
North Carolina was picked to finish 15th in the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason media poll released on July 28, 2026. The projection comes as head coach Bill Belichick prepares for his second season in Chapel Hill, following a 4-8 debut campaign and a major roster turnover. Preseason Media Poll Slates Tar Heels Near the Bottom … Read more