Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup

A quarter of prize money will go to clubs not taking part Winners may take home as much as $100m in summer Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World ...

The Guardian - 15h

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.

BBC News - 18h

Club World Cup in U.S. to have $1BN prize fund

The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.

ESPN - 12h

FIFA Women's Club World Cup delayed to 2028

FIFA has announced that the Women's Club World Cup, originally planned to debut in 2026, will now launch in 2028, with an inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.

ESPN - 13h

Fifa’s new Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond 2026

Tournament has backing but more preparation needed Four-team mini-tournament could take place in 2026 Fifa’s new 16-team Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond its previously proposed ...

The Guardian - 2d

FIFA to postpone first Women's Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce Women's Champions Cup beginning in 2026

A FIFA council has approved new competitions and format for club teams in the future

CBS Sports - 14h

Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup

Champions Cup to involve six clubs from across the world Club World Cup was due in 2026 but will start in 2028 A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring ...

The Guardian - 15h

Coldplay working with FIFA to produce first-ever World Cup final halftime show for 2026

DALLAS — Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate the first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final next year.

NBC News - 16h

2026 FIFA World Cup final to have Super Bowl-style halftime show: Gianni Infantino says Coldplay to help plan

The first-ever halftime show is being put together in conjunction with Global Citizen

CBS Sports - 20h

Premier League could be forced to have two summer transfer windows because of Club World Cup

Interim window planned for teams in competition League considering brief window at start of June The Premier League could be forced to operate two separate transfer windows this summer due to ...

The Guardian - 6d

TNT Sports will televise 24 of 63 Club World Cup matches on TNT, TBS and truTV

TNT Sports will televise 24 of 63 Club World Cup matches on TNT, TBS and truTV under an agreement with DAZN

ABC News - 15h

Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Putin Is Ready to Carve Up the World. Trump Just Handed Him the Knife.

The talks about Ukraine were never just about Ukraine.

The New York Times - 5d

Benintendi HBP, out 4-6 weeks with broken hand

White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi will miss four to six weeks with a broken hand after being hit by a pitch in a spring training game on Thursday.

ESPN - 5d

With the league's stars aging out, does the NBA have a problem on its hands?

The conversation about the future face of the NBA is distracting us from a collection of superstars, including Tatum and Mitchell, carrying the league right now.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

WATCH: Republican takes 'This is not normal' sign out of Democrat's hands

New Mexico Democratic Rep. Madeleine Stansbury, who was sitting on the aisle, held up a sign that said, "THIS IS NOT NORMAL." GOP Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas then appeared to rip it out of her hands.

ABC News - 1d

7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands

The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid.

The New York Times - 2h

Chivas Guadalajara vs. Club America live stream: Where to watch Concacaf Champions Cup, TV channel, prediction

It's the first of three matches in a row for these two legendary Mexican clubs across cup and league play

CBS Sports - 1d

World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness

Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is in doubt with reports that the champion is ill.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict

Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.

BBC News - Feb. 21

MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom

America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs. Ever since its foundation in 1996, Major League Soccer has faced questions about its place within the world ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Jaelin Kauf extends moguls win streak, takes World Cup lead

Jaelin Kauf win a fourth consecutive World Cup moguls event.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Mikaela Shiffrin's most memorable of her 100 World Cup wins

Mikaela Shiffrin's most memorable FIS Alpine skiing World Cup wins from her career dating to 2012.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Shiffrin earns historic 100th World Cup race win

Mikaela Shiffrin created more history in her storied ski career by winning a slalom for her record-extending 100th World Cup race win.

ESPN - Feb. 23

World Cup winner who was '2mm from death' forced to retire

Double South Africa World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is forced to retire because of a serious neck injury.

BBC News - Feb. 25

England v Spain - World Cup finalists meet again

Two of Europe's heavyweights go head-to-head at Wembley on Wednesday in a repeat of the Women's World Cup final as England host world champions Spain.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Mikaela Shiffrin makes skiing history with 100th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin made history on the slopes this weekend, winning her 100th World Cup race. She's the first alpine skier to ever reach that milestone. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Coldplay to pick first World Cup final half-time acts

Coldplay will work alongside Fifa to decide a "set of artists" to perform a half-time show at the 2026 World Cup final.

BBC News - 22h

2026 World Cup final will feature Coldplay-produced halftime show

The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Home Nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup

The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales express their intention to submit a joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

BBC News - 15h

Coldplay to plan '26 World Cup final halftime show

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.

ESPN - 13h

Fiji amateurs prepare for Hail Mary shot at qualifying for World Cup

Preparing an amateur squad featuring police officers, builders and transport workers, Fiji manager Rob Sherman is under no illusions about the task at hand as the Pacific islanders look to pull off ...

NBC News - 39m

The 2026 Trade War World Cup encapsulates our new nativist world order | Aaron Timms

The Trump administration’s tariffs have sparked tension with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. That’s bad news for a tournament that is supposed to unite nations. The start of the run-up to a World Cup ...

The Guardian - 21h

FA Cup fifth round: 10 things to look out for this weekend

VAR is back (to save us all), Plymouth are plotting another upset and Cardiff’s Anwar El Ghazi returns to Villa Park. The trip to Aston Villa looks tricky for Cardiff City, whose main focus is ...

The Guardian - 6d

UFC 313 fight card: Dan Hooker says he's out of marquee fight with Justin Gaethje because of hand injury

UFC 313's most violent fight appears to be off the table for next month

CBS Sports - Feb. 25

The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.

Wired - Feb. 21

Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final

ABC News - Feb. 20

Chess: Carlsen wins again as he qualifies for the $1.5m Saudi Esports World Cup

The Norwegian world No 1 is in pole position at the Chessable Masters despite endgame lapses. Magnus Carlsen’s dominance of online chess has continued this week as the world No 1 is in pole ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Erin Jackson, Jordan Stolz win on speed skating World Cup in rivals' absences

Erin Jackson and Jordan Stolz each won the 500m in Poland.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Mikaela Shiffrin gets 100th World Cup race win, ties podiums record

Mikaela Shiffrin also tied an all-time World Cup record for men and women, as her 155th career top-3 finish matched Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark.

CBS News - Feb. 23

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