Soccer legend Figo says beleaguered Infantino ‘must go’ as FIFA holds crisis meeting
Soccer legend Luis Figo has publicly said beleaguered FIFA President Gianni Infantino “must go,” piling the pressure on the sport’s chief administrator as he holds a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials on Wednesday after scrapping a hugely controversial plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup and other top tournaments. In an op-ed […]
Horse racing’s schedule is getting a makeover. It may be the death knell for the Preakness and the iconic Triple Crown
When trainer Cherie DeVaux opted not to run Golden Tempo in the Preakness in May, it marked the third time in five years that the Kentucky Derby winner skipped the second leg of the Triple Crown. DeVaux’s decision, borne out of concern over her horse’s recovery, reignited what’s become a familiar refrain around horse racing: […]
Alexandra Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour title, defeating Jessica Pegula at DC Open
While it took an extra day, it was worth the wait for Alexandra Eala. The 21-year-old became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level title, coming back from a set down to defeat American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 at the DC Open on Monday. “To all my supporters, especially the […]
UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan
AP — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed. Infantino’s secretive proposal to raise $4.2 billion from investors including the New York investment firm of Joshua Kushner […]
Ultrarunner Sophie Woods sets new record for Via Alpina, crossing 8 European countries in 29 days
What did you do in the past 29 days? New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods ran 1,240 miles across eight countries to conquer one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges – breaking both the men’s and women’s time records. The 42-year-old conquered the Via Alpina, which involves traversing a vast European alpine region stretching east to […]
Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes reflects on World Cup run: ‘We deserve to be here’
In every World Cup, there’s an underdog. It’s always a memorable storyline, but in 2026, Cape Verde stole the show. The island nation off the west coast of Africa has a population of about half a million and was ranked 67th in the world. It is the second-smallest country by land area ever to qualify […]
After a tragic plane crash killed the entire US figure skating team, Peggy Fleming carried a nation’s hopes
Watch the CNN Original Series “Decades in Sports,” which will be premiering on August 2 and available to stream on the CNN app the next day. Across six episodes, the series explores the defining moments, athletes and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades, from the television revolution and Civil Rights Movement […]
Ferran Torres on World Cup-winning goal: ‘It was the best moment in my life’
More than 1,200 players represented their countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and among those, perhaps none will remember the tournament more fondly than Spain forward Ferran Torres. Every kid who falls in love with the Beautiful Game dreams of scoring the winning goal in a World Cup final when kicking a ball around […]
FIFA scraps controversial $20 billion World Cup investment plan
FIFA’s proposed plan to sell private stakes in upcoming World Cup tournaments that sparked backlash from fans and soccer associations around the world has been scrapped, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement Friday. “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature […]
European soccer declares loss of confidence in FIFA chief over ’shabby’ private financing plan
European soccer’s governing body UEFA declared it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, piling pressure on the beleaguered sporting chief despite the organization dropping a hugely controversial plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup and other top tournaments. In a blistering statement released Saturday morning, UEFA welcomed the decision by FIFA […]