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Tennis-US host Hungary, France face Australia in BJK Cup playoffs

Thursday, April 23 by SRN News

April 23 (Reuters) - Record winners United States will host Hungary, while France will welcome Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs set for November, tournament organisers said on Thursday. The playoffs, featuring seven promoted teams from the regional Group I events and seven... Read More.

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor’s threat ahead of World Cup

Thursday, April 23 by SRN News

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Houston city officials amended on Wednesday an ordinance that halted cooperation with federal immigration authorities after the Texas governor threatened to withhold $114 million in public safety funds ahead of this summer's soccer World Cup matches. The ordinance... Read More.

Soccer-Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

April 22 (Reuters) - A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister... Read More.

Report: Brazil’s Estevao (hamstring) in doubt for World Cup

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

Brazil forward Estevao's participation in this summer's FIFA World Cup reportedly is in jeopardy due to a hamstring injury sustained during Chelsea's weekend loss to Manchester United. The 18-year-old prodigy suffered a Grade 4 hamstring injury and is "highly unlikely" to be ready for the... Read More.

2-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retires

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retired from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons. Lewis, 39, last played in the NHL during the 2024-25 season, recording 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 60 games with the Los Angeles Kings. The forward spent 14... Read More.

Basketball-Japan selected to host 2030 women’s World Cup, France for 2031 men’s tournament

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

April 22 (Reuters) - Japan will host the women's basketball World Cup in 2030 and France will host the men's tournament in 2031, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) said on Wednesday. The women's competition will be held in Tokyo from November 26 to December 8,... Read More.

Soccer-World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

April 22 (Reuters) - With 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's last-minute sales phase re-opens on Wednesday with tickets for all 104 matches available on a first-come, first-served basis. FIFA says more than five million tickets have already been... Read More.

Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

By Raul Cortes and Aida Pelaez-Fernandez MEXICO CITY, April 21 (Reuters) - Top Mexican officials on Tuesday vowed to ensure safety ahead of the World Cup soccer matches following a shooting at the famed Teotihuacan pyramids that killed a Canadian tourist, and said the gunman... Read More.

Soccer-Pulisic says U.S. team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup

Tuesday, April 21 by SRN News

By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, April 21 (Reuters) - Christian Pulisic believes the current United States team is the strongest he has been part of, with the AC Milan forward saying the squad's quality and depth should give Americans plenty of reason for optimism ahead... Read More.

Big hits are already piling up in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs

Monday, April 20 by SRN News

DENVER (AP) - The big hits always roll out this time of year. It's just part of playoff hockey, especially in the tone-setting first round. So, keep that head on a swivel. Through seven contests, teams are averaging a combined 86.9 hits per game, with the... Read More.

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