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SportsMay 27

New York, New Jersey Attorneys General Launch FIFA World Cup Ticketing Investigation

New York and New Jersey state attorneys general have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup.

6 sources
SportsMar 25

WNBA Owners, Players Ratify Historic CBA With $1.4M Maximum Salaries

WNBA board of governors and players unanimously approved a seven-year collective bargaining agreement featuring dramatic salary increases.

12 sources
SportsMay 20

UEFA Announces Major Format Changes for European Competitions Starting 2028

UEFA's Executive Committee approved significant restructuring of men's national team competitions to take effect after Euro 2028.

4 sources
SportsMar 7

South Africa Faces New Zealand in T20 World Cup Semifinal as Tournament's Only Unbeaten Team

South Africa enters their T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand as the tournament's lone undefeated side and betting favorites.

9 sources
SportsJun 10

Security Restrictions Implemented Around Madison Square Garden for Knicks Game 4

New York City officials established extensive security measures around Madison Square Garden for Knicks Game 4 following disorder at Monday's watch party.

6 sources
SportsApr 19

NJ Transit Confirms $150 World Cup Train Tickets, Sparking Fan Outcry

New Jersey's transit agency will charge $150 for round-trip train tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, an elevenfold increase from typical pricing.

12 sources
SportsMay 27

UFC Event Planned at White House for June 14

Construction has begun on a temporary UFC octagon at the White House for a planned event on Flag Day, which coincides with President Trump's birthday.

5 sources
SportsMar 16

Three Iranian women's soccer players return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Three Iranian women's soccer team members have decided to return to Iran despite being granted asylum in Australia, according to officials.

24 sources
SportsJun 11

Henry Ruggs III denied parole for 2021 fatal DUI crash

Former NFL player Henry Ruggs III was denied parole by Nevada officials for a 2021 crash that killed a woman and her dog while he was driving under the influence.

4 sources
SportsJun 11

Mahomes Signs Record Contract, But May Not Be First NFL Player to Reach $500M

Patrick Mahomes signed a record-breaking contract, though Matthew Stafford is positioned to become the first NFL player to reach half a billion in career earnings.

4 sources
SportsMay 6

ADL Reports Mixed Trends in Antisemitic Incidents Across US in 2024

Anti-Defamation League data shows antisemitic assaults rose 4% nationally with weapon attacks up 39%, while total incidents decreased.

5 sources
SportsMar 10

Fixer pleads guilty in NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme involving 39 players

Jalen Smith became the first of 26 defendants to plead guilty in a federal case involving rigged college basketball games across multiple seasons.

10 sources
SportsJun 14

Federal Judge Denies Request to Block UFC Freedom 250 at White House

A federal judge rejected an emergency request to halt the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled at the White House and Lincoln Memorial.

5 sources
SportsApr 24

Pittsburgh Hosts NFL Draft as Raiders Select Quarterback Fernando Mendoza First Overall

The NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh with hundreds of thousands of fans attending, while the Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick.

10 sources
SportsMay 21

SEC Split on College Football Playoff Expansion as Other Conferences Align on 24-Team Format

The SEC remains divided on College Football Playoff expansion while the Big Ten and other Power Four conferences support a 24-team model.

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