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Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo reflects on Ghana’s World Cup journey, Africa’s historic tournament showing and the unconventional path that carried him from non-league soccer to the Premier League spotlight.

Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to his late father reveals his doubts about his future on the pitch

Lionel Messi has shared an emotional farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, revealing how his illness affected the 2026 World Cup and leaving open questions about how much longer he will continue his legendary soccer career.

LA Lakers sell for a record $12.5 billion to ex-Disney CEO Iger and Jared Kushner’s brother Josh

In a stunning sports-business shakeup, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner are reportedly buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, less than a year after the franchise changed hands.

He was denied entry to the US for the World Cup. Now, Somali referee Omar Artan is set to make history

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan saw his World Cup dream end after he was denied entry to the US, but a historic UEFA Super Cup appointment has given his career a remarkable second act.

Donald Trump jumps in to support Gianni Infantino as FIFA president clings on to power

President Donald Trump has publicly backed embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts for the soccer governing body’s leader to resign.

Texas Southern and Southern University Bring HBCU Football Rivalry to Reliant Stadium

Texas Southern and Southern University will renew their SWAC rivalry at Reliant Stadium on October 24 as the Tigers celebrate Homecoming and begin the 2026 season coming off their first winning season since 2000.

UEFA confirms payout to ex-employee under Infantino, amid denials of an affair

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing renewed scrutiny over a six-figure UEFA departure payment to a former employee, adding fuel to an escalating power struggle between FIFA and European soccer leaders.

‘Decades in Sports’: How the 1980s Miami Hurricanes became one of the most hated teams in sports history

The 1980s Miami Hurricanes transformed college football with an unprecedented mix of dominance, swagger and controversy, earning their reputation as the sport’s ultimate “Bad Boys.”

FIFA accused of ‘deception’ in open letter from confederation presidents

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting criticism as UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC demand an independent review into FIFA’s handling of a controversial World Cup rights proposal.

Inside Penn State’s ‘organized chaos’ of switching from Nike to Adidas after 30 years

Penn State has completed a massive 31-team makeover, replacing decades of Nike gear with adidas after a reported $300 million deal that required thousands of hours of preparation and a campus-wide rebrand.

How the right wing decided to care about women’s basketball in Indiana

The WNBA has become an unlikely front in America's culture wars, as debates over transgender athletes, race and politics increasingly overshadow the action on the court.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms

Pressure is mounting on FIFA President Gianni Infantino as UEFA maintains its boycott threat and global soccer leaders continue demanding accountability despite FIFA's public apology.

Infantino apologizes for ‘mistakes’ but retains FIFA’s backing at crisis meeting

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has retained the support of senior FIFA leadership despite mounting calls for his resignation over a failed proposal to commercialize World Cup rights.

Inside a Detroit Tigers clubhouse that still believes, even after trading away Tarik Skubal

Despite trading away ace Tarik Skubal at the deadline, the Detroit Tigers insist their postseason hopes remain alive as they look to prove they can still contend down the stretch.

Soccer legend Figo says beleaguered Infantino ‘must go’ as FIFA holds crisis meeting

Soccer icon Luis Figo is calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down after the collapse of a controversial proposal to sell private stakes in the World Cup.