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Spain’s Nico Williams leaves Athletic game with injury ahead of World Cup

Sunday, May 10 by SRN News

Spain's World Cup roster appeared to take another blow when midfielder Nico Williams departed Sunday's La Liga game for Athletic Club with an apparent left leg injury. Williams was replaced in the 36th minute against Valencia with a distraught look on his face. He was... Read More.

Soccer-Toronto draw record crowd against Messi’s Inter Miami in World Cup dress rehearsal

Saturday, May 9 by SRN News

By Nicole Fernandes TORONTO, May 9 (Reuters) - Major League Soccer's Toronto FC attracted their largest attendance at BMO Field in the club's history on Saturday for a clash with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami that served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup matches... Read More.

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves’ teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Saturday, May 9 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84. Cox died... Read More.

Soccer-FIFA to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US

Friday, May 8 by SRN News

May 8 (Reuters) - FIFA announced on Friday that it will hold separate opening ceremonies prior to the first game in each of the three host countries for this year's World Cup, which is being held in Mexico, Canada and the United States. The... Read More.

From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction

Friday, May 8 by SRN News

By Matt Silverstein and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, May 8 (Reuters) - Memorabilia belonging to late model and movie star Marilyn Monroe is heading to the auction block, offering a rare glimpse into the private world of one of Hollywood's most enduring legends. Items up... Read More.

Soccer-Otamendi, Caicedo cleared to play after FIFA changes World Cup suspension rules

Friday, May 8 by SRN News

May 8 (Reuters) - FIFA has amended its World Cup disciplinary rules to ensure that minor suspensions picked up in qualifiers are no longer carried over into the 2026 finals, clearing Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo for their sides'... Read More.

Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games

Thursday, May 7 by SRN News

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not be seen at World Cup matches this summer, according to the co-chair of the Miami host committee. Rodney Barreto told The Athletic on Thursday that he received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer... Read More.

Soccer-Shakira unveils official World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

Thursday, May 7 by SRN News

May 7 (Reuters) - Colombian singer Shakira unveiled the official song for the 2026 World Cup, "Dai Dai", on Thursday. The 49-year-old posted a video on Instagram on Thursday from Brazil's Maracana stadium to tease the track, which features Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The song... Read More.

Soccer-New Jersey reduces World Cup public transit fare to $105

Thursday, May 7 by SRN News

May 7 (Reuters) - New Jersey lowered its round-trip fare to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium to $105 from $150 on Thursday, local media reported, after the original price drew criticism from FIFA. The reduced fare still dwarfs the less than $15 the same... Read More.

An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world

Wednesday, May 6 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in sailing and a World Series-winning owner in baseball. He famously owned the Atlanta Braves, leveraging his ownership of the TBS superstation to broadcast their games across the country, all while... Read More.

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Spain’s Nico Williams leaves Athletic game with injury ahead of World Cup

Soccer-Toronto draw record crowd against Messi’s Inter Miami in World Cup dress rehearsal

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves’ teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84

Soccer-FIFA to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US

From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction

Soccer-Otamendi, Caicedo cleared to play after FIFA changes World Cup suspension rules

Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games

Soccer-Shakira unveils official World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

Soccer-New Jersey reduces World Cup public transit fare to $105

An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world

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