Report: NCAA to add three more bowls for 2020
The NCAA will reportedly announce that it will add three bowl games for the 2020 season after the NCAA Football Oversight Committee signed off on the additions.
U.S. promises to be very different World Cup host from 1994
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The World Cup will return to the United States, 32 years after the groundbreaking first tournament in the country, and organizers are promising a very different experience for fans traveling to the country.
McIlroy hungry to end American major dominance
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy is itching to start the U.S. Open and Shinnecock Hills reminds him a bit of home, the Northern Irishman said on Wednesday.
North American win gives England renewed confidence for potential bid
MOSCOW (Reuters) – FIFA’s improved bidding process for World Cup hosting rights, which led to victory for the tri-nation North American bid for the 2026 event, has given English officials renewed confidence about a possible future bid.
World Cup 2026 goes to U.S., Mexico, Canada despite frayed ties
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The United States, Mexico and Canada will jointly host the 2026 World Cup, overwhelmingly winning a vote by soccer’s world governing body on Wednesday, even though U.S. President Donald Trump has frayed relations with his neighbors a…
Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby
SOCHI (Reuters) – With Spain unbeaten in 20 games and Portugal having lost one competitive match since September 2014, Friday’s clash in Sochi appeared to be a case of an irresistible force meeting an immovable object – at least until Wednesday.
Tired Nadal withdraws from Queen’s
LONDON (Reuters) – French Open champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week’s Queen’s Club grasscourt tournament, saying he needs more time to recover after winning his 11th Roland Garros title.
Salah uncertainty overshadows Suarez’ bid for redemption
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Uncertainty over whether Mohamed Salah has recovered from his shoulder injury and will play for Egypt in their World Cup opener against Uruguay in Yekaterinburg on Friday is likely to continue until just hours before kick off.
Cruel World Cup group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws
SAINT PETERSBURG (Reuters) – A luckless draw has severely dented Morocco and Iran’s hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mea…
FIFA President Infantino to run for re-election in 2019
MOSCOW (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday he will run for re-election as head of soccer’s global governing body.
