The National Women’s Soccer League will not move forward with a formal vote on switching its competition calendar from a spring-to-fall format to fall-to-spring, according to multiple reports, though internal discussions are set to continue. Sources indicate the proposed vote was recently removed from the Board of Governors’ meeting agenda, despite being included as late…
Organizers and local authorities have confirmed that five official fan zones will be set up across New York during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with all sites accessible for free to the public. The announcement was made on April 27, 2026, and includes locations across all five boroughs of New York City. Among the venues…
A new Nielsen report highlights growing momentum for soccer in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico. According to the study, 64% of soccer fans in the US believe their interest in the sport will increase following the tournament. Additionally, 56% say…
The LIV Golf has postponed its scheduled June event in New Orleans, casting further doubt over the circuit’s short-term future despite recent assurances from leadership. The tournament, originally set for June 25, was expected to take place at Bayou Oaks in City Park. However, the decision was made following discussions between league executives and Louisiana…
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaching, FIFA will temporarily remove the Mercedes-Benz name and logo from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. During the tournament, the venue will be referred to as “Atlanta Stadium,†in line with FIFA’s commercial and branding regulations for host venues. The stadium’s naming rights deal, reportedly worth more than $10 million annually through…
In a notable reversal, the Boston 2026 World Cup Host Committee announced Monday that tailgating will be allowed at Gillette Stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026, walking back an earlier statement that had prohibited the practice. The committee had initially listed tailgating as banned on its official website, citing “FIFA policy.†The decision sparked…
Ticket prices for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are surging to unprecedented levels, with some fans paying thousands of dollars to attend events—fueling debate over affordability, resale practices, and the growing financial burden of hosting the Games. Compared to the 1984 Summer Olympics, where tickets started at just $3 (around $10 today with…
Poland has been officially selected to host the 2028 European Athletics Championships, marking the first time in the event’s 92-year history that the country will stage the prestigious competition. The biennial championships will take place from June 3 to 8, 2028, in the city of Silesia, with events held at the Silesian Stadium. The competition…
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, widely marketed as the sport’s “fourth major,” has been cancelled indefinitely after just two editions. Despite an original 10-year agreement with the World Snooker Tour (WST), the event—which offered a staggering £2.3m prize fund—will no longer take place in the Kingdom. A mutual statement from the WST and the Saudi…
The 2026 edition of the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix has concluded with a new all-time attendance record. A total of 224,627 spectators gathered at the Circuito de Jerez – Ãngel Nieto over the race weekend, firmly surpassing the previous record of 224,420 set in 2024. This achievement solidifies Jerez as one of the most significant…
