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Soccer-FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

By Elvira Pollina July 31 (Reuters) - FIFA is studying whether to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition, according to a document seen by Reuters, in a move that could reshape soccer's showpiece tournament when it celebrates its... Read More.

Twins take momentum toward the trade deadline with a goal to buy after last year’s stinging sell-off

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins haven't forgotten the sting from the day of the trade deadline last year. Their latest feel-good win added yet more fuel for the front office to be in buy mode this time instead of the massive sell-off last summer. After... Read More.

Soccer-Fan group calls for FIFA reform amid widespread opposition to World Cup stake sale plan

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

By Lucy Thomson July 31 (Reuters) - Non-profit fan network Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup and called for reform in the world soccer body amid widespread criticism of the plan. UEFA nations have unanimously voted... Read More.

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury. A person familiar with the deal said Samuel agreed on Thursday to return to... Read More.

Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick on Friday, reinforcing a thin bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. The 19-year-old Agbayani, who is the son of... Read More.

UK finance minister says FIFA’s World Cup sale plan is collapsing

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - British finance minister John Healey said on Friday he was proud that English and European soccer authorities had galvanised the opposition to FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, a proposal that he said now appeared... Read More.

Soccer-CONCACAF chief Montagliani considering FIFA presidency challenge to Infantino, report says

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

July 31 (Reuters) - North American football chief Victor Montagliani is "making moves" towards challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in next March's election, The i Paper reported on Friday, citing sources. The report comes amid growing scrutiny of Infantino, who is facing the... Read More.

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Friday, July 31 by SRN News

Baker Mayfield feels 'disrespected' by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Baker Mayfield feels "disrespected" by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is focused on playing his best football. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback didn't get the contract... Read More.

Tennis-Wimbledon champion Noskova leads Czech challenge in BJK Cup Finals

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

July 31 (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and runner-up Karolina Muchova will spearhead Czech Republic's challenge in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, while hosts China will look to reigning Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen to carry their hopes this year. • Italy... Read More.

Soccer-Infantino’s senior advisor Cordeiro resigns following proposal to sell FIFA stake

Friday, July 31 by SRN News

July 31 (Reuters) - Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned with immediate effect on Friday in protest at proposals to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling the plan "a bad deal for football". Cordeiro, a former banker and ex-U.S.... Read More.

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Soccer-FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition

Twins take momentum toward the trade deadline with a goal to buy after last year’s stinging sell-off

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

UK finance minister says FIFA’s World Cup sale plan is collapsing

Soccer-CONCACAF chief Montagliani considering FIFA presidency challenge to Infantino, report says

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Tennis-Wimbledon champion Noskova leads Czech challenge in BJK Cup Finals

Soccer-Infantino’s senior advisor Cordeiro resigns following proposal to sell FIFA stake

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