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Portugal legend Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign, saying he 'debased' FIFA presidency

"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X.

Lines to be first British woman in America's Cup team for 90 years

Jemima Lines has hailed a "pivotal moment" in her sport after she became the first woman to be selected for the British America's Cup team in 90 years.

Rook, line and sinker: A deep dive into a new version of chess

The new variation on chess -- called "the strangest sport in the world" -- will be broadcast on The Ocho (8 a.m. ET on Aug. 8).

Penguins linked to former Oilers goalie Connor Ingram in NHL free agency

Connor Ingram has surpisingly still been a free agent after his contract expired with the Edmonton Oilers. Ahead of the new season, Pittsburgh Penguins have been linked to him.

As new "Ted Lasso" season premieres, fans might recognize a real-life NWSL club on the show

The new season of "Ted Lasso" was filmed in the U.S. at a real-life NWSL club for a cameo that serves as a key plot point of the show.

‘Punch to the gut’: Indian football thrown into chaos with Jamshedpur withdrawal from ISL | John Duerden

In a blow for the league, Tata Steel has pulled the plug on the club saying it wants to ‘focus more intensely on grassroots development’ “Please don’t let this be the final whistle for Jamshedpur FC,” the defender Pratik Chaudhari said…

Loved the World Cup? Here's your ultimate 10-step guide to upcoming European soccer season

So, you're keen to extend your soccer love after a wonderful summer? Well let Bill Connelly count 10 things you need to know before the new European seasons kick off in mid-August.

Israel’s actions trigger escalation in West Bank, Gaza — top Jordanian diplomat

Ayman Safadi urged the global community to "act firmly and consistently" to put an end to the Jewish state’s policy that "consolidates the occupation of the West Bank"

Chapman recovering after emergency surgery for brain bleed

MLB trade deadline awards: The team that got better but still upset fans, the risk-takers and more

Here's what we learned from this year's deals -- and titles for the teams with the most interesting elements of the 2026 deadline.

Did the Yankees do enough at the trade deadline? And where does their season go from here?

New York entered the deadline with some question marks -- and left it with the lack of a splashy move.

Zola to be Italian soccer's new youth-projects coordinator says Malagò

His charisma, expertise are the best foundation for the future says FIGC chief