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Soccer-FIFA set to increase 2026 World Cup prize money

Sunday, April 26 by SRN News

By Rohith Nair April 26 (Reuters) - FIFA is in discussions with national associations to increase prize money for all 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, soccer's global governing body said on Sunday. The proposal must be approved at Tuesday's FIFA Council meeting being... Read More.

Golf-Furyk named US captain for 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland after Woods turned down role

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

April 24 (Reuters) - Jim Furyk, a 17-times winner on the PGA Tour, was named on Friday as the U.S. team captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland after Tiger Woods declined the role following his arrest on a... Read More.

Soccer-Toronto to make World Cup fan festival mostly free after $10 entry backlash

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

TORONTO, April 24 (Reuters) - Toronto reversed course on plans to charge fans to attend its World Cup fan festival, with the city council approving a revised plan to create a free general admission option after some councillors objected that the $10 fee broke... Read More.

Report: Jim Furyk to captain 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Friday, April 24 by SRN News

Jim Furyk will captain the United States Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027, a PGA of America source confirmed Friday to Golf Digest. This will be the second Ryder Cup captaincy for Furyk, 55. Tiger Woods was believed to be the... Read More.

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won’t be allowed

Thursday, April 23 by SRN News

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but he added the players will not be allowed to bring... Read More.

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.

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Soccer-FIFA set to increase 2026 World Cup prize money

Golf-Furyk named US captain for 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland after Woods turned down role

Soccer-Toronto to make World Cup fan festival mostly free after $10 entry backlash

Report: Jim Furyk to captain 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won’t be allowed

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

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

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

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

2-time Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis retires

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