Estadio Azteca changes name ahead of 2026 WC

Mexico City's Estadio Azteca has changed its name to Estadio Banorte in order to help fund the final stages of remodeling for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

ESPN - 4h

Azteca Stadium has changed its name ahead of its third men's World Cup next year

Azteca Stadium has been renamed Banorte Stadium before it hosts its third men's World Cup next year. Latin America's largest soccer stadium — 87,500 seats — has taken the name of one of Mexico's ...

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Labor union says FIFA blocked Azteca inspection

An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World ...

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NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash

Boston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will officially change its name following a highly-ridiculed launch last fall.

ESPN - 4h

Fan backlash pushes BOS Nation FC to change club name

Boston's National Women's Super League's expansion club, originally named BOS Nation FC, will unveil a new name "in the next few weeks" following fan backlash. The franchise confirmed the news on ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium

Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...

The Guardian - 3d

Texas A&M is a finalist to land elite 2026 4-star DL out of Tupelo (MS)

Ahead of his official visit to Texas A&M this summer, the Aggies have landed in 2026 4-star DL JaReylan McCoy's Top 5 program list.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, with a twist

Fort Bragg and Fort Benning were among bases named after Confederate generals that were changed under the Biden administration. Now, they're reverting back to their old names, but not honoring the ...

CBS News - 2d

‘New York plows ahead’: how the English invaded and changed a city

Russell Shorto returns to fascinating history of a unique city in Taking Manhattan, a book showing how New Amsterdam became New York. In lower Manhattan, at Pearl Street and Coenties Alley in the ...

The Guardian - 44m

Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare needed

Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.

BBC News - 17h

Top 2026 NFL free agents: Best players available in free agency next year

NFL teams spent hundreds of millions of dollars on free agents this offseason. Here are the top names in next year's class.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead

Reflecting a generational change, two Pew surveys show boys tend to feel discouraged in the classroom, and are less likely than girls to pursue college.

The New York Times - 1d

SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup

SoFi Stadium will debut new grass field technology for Concacaf Nations League games next week as a test run for World Cup 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup host committee announced Thursday.

ESPN - 23h

Intel’s stock soars as Lip-Bu Tan is named CEO. But he faces a tough task ahead.

With a permanent CEO, Intel now has some stability. But turning around the design and manufacturing businesses won’t be easy.

MarketWatch - 2d

AI Is Changing Everything. Here’s How to Stand Out as a Thought Leader

A branding expert shares how to get ahead of AI and establish your presence as an authentic thought leader.

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PGA Tour: No news on reunification with LIV, but pace-of-play changes are coming

Commissioner Jay Monahan gave few specifics on the fractured state of golf ahead of The Players Championship.

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BOS Nation FC is out: Boston NWSL team to reveal new name in ‘next few weeks’

BOS Nation FC is no more. The Boston NWSL expansion team, slated to start play in 2026, will rename the club following “extensive conversations with fans, community members and stakeholders” and ...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Here is the latest SEC Availability Report ahead of Texas A&M vs. Alabama

Texas A&M's latest injury report includes some surprising names, while Caden Sorrell is confirmed out for the SEC opening series vs. Alabama.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Shiffrin finishes third to set WC podiums record

Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.

ESPN - 5d

With more Americans looking for new jobs, here's how to get ahead

A LinkedIn survey found that 54% of U.S. workers want to change jobs in 2025. Career expert Catherine Fisher shares strategies to stand out in a competitive market.

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Why are tensions running high in Serbia ahead of a major student-led rally?

Students and other opponents of Serbia's populist president are gearing up for a major rally in the capital, Belgrade, over the weekend as momentum builds in favor of their demands for major ...

ABC News - 1d

Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise

‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...

The Guardian - 1d

Who makes the NIT? What you need to know ahead of bracket selections for 2025

The National Invitation Tournament has a long history. The 2025 NIT is changing how it picks its teams. Here's what to know.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

BlizzCon returns to Anaheim on September 12-13, 2026

BlizzCon is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12 and September 13 in 2026.

VentureBeat - 3d

What's next for Justin Gaethje and other stars from UFC 313?

What lies ahead for Gaethje, Pereira and other big names from UFC 313?

ESPN - 3d

PGA Tour could name and shame slow-play offenders after player unrest

Players believe current rules are not fit for purpose Jay Monahan says Tour committed to making changes The PGA Tour may be unable to conclude a deal to unify professional golf but there is, ...

The Guardian - 3d

Nikki Glaser to return as host of Golden Globes in 2026

After a well-reviewed emcee debut, the Golden Globes are bringing back Nikki Glaser to host the 2026 ceremony

ABC News - 1d

Iowa Girls Basketball: Top Power Forwards in 2026

Who are the top in-state basketball players within the Class of 2026? Iowa Preps answers that question now!

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Democrats set to host town halls targeting vulnerable House Republicans

Democratic committees are set to host town halls across the country to target vulnerable House Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The effort, which has been dubbed “People’s Town Halls,” was ...

The Hill - 23h

Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running

CEO says accommodation costs affecting attendance Course claims that changes will spark revival in 2026 Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.

ESPN - 6d

BlizzCon Skips 2025 But Will Return In 2026 After Two Years Off

BlizzCon will be back for 2026, Blizzard has announced, in the process confirming the convention will not happen this year. The developer's (usually) annual fan expo will return to the Anaheim ...

GameSpot - 3d

Mercury to retire Taurasi's No. 3 jersey in 2026

Diana Taurasi, who will have her No. 3 jersey retired by the Mercury in 2026, admits feeling "sad" over her decision to retire after 20 seasons in the WNBA.

ESPN - 1d

Pennsylvania Girls Basketball: Top Power Forwards in 2026

Who are the top basketball players within the Class of 2026? PaPreps resolves that question now!SUBSCRIBERS: Click to the see the full article here now!------------------- What other ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive

President Donald Trump's full-speed-ahead approach to making radical change has forced his allies to fight from a defensive posture.

NBC News - 2d

Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.

BBC News - 3d

Recent 2026 offeree schedules official visit with Michigan State football

Michigan State football is hosting a 2026 defensive back from Georgia on an official visit.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The centuries that changed cricket (and a few that changed the world)

Wisden Cricket Monthly have selected the 100 hundreds that changed the game. Here’s a taster of the list. 107 Duke of Dorset’s XI v Wrotham The Vine, Sevenoaks August 1769 Continue ...

The Guardian - 2d

Oklahoma State football adds edge rusher Landon Bland to 2026 recruiting class

Oklahoma State football added to its 2026 class again this week, this time on the defensive side of the ball.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Miuccia the Italian whippet named best in show at Crufts

Miuccia, an Italian whippet, beat more than 18,000 dogs to be named best in show at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, U.K.

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