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Report: Out-of-form Gio Reyna makes U.S. World Cup roster

Saturday, May 23 by SRN News

The biggest question leading up to the announcement of the United States' World Cup roster apparently was answered on Friday when The Athletic reported that Gio Reyna made the squad. Reyna, 23, is a skillful playmaker, but his extensive injury history, lack of form at... Read More.

Soccer-Mexico ease past Ghana in World Cup warm-up in Puebla

Saturday, May 23 by SRN News

By Janina Nuno Rios PUEBLA, Mexico, May 22 (Reuters) - Mexico beat Ghana 2-0 in Puebla on Friday in a World Cup warm-up that offered a glimpse of the excitement building less than three weeks before the country opens the tournament. While Puebla is not... Read More.

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain

Friday, May 22 by SRN News

By Iain Axon JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 22 (Reuters) - The risk of Ebola affecting fans at the World Cup is low, according to Dr Oliver Johnson, a global health academic at King's College London, but heightened screening and travel restrictions could complicate logistics. The expanded... Read More.

Soccer-Haaland and Odegaard headline Norway World Cup squad as keeper Tangvik gets nod

Thursday, May 21 by SRN News

May 21 (Reuters) - Uncapped Hamburg SV goalkeeper Sander Tangvik has won the race for Norway's final World Cup spot, following a selection headache that required a final sign-off from King Harald on Thursday. Otherwise, there were few surprises as Norway will be led by... Read More.

Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents

Thursday, May 21 by SRN News

NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - New York City will offer its residents a chance to snag $50 tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday, with 1,000 affordable tickets up for grabs through a lottery... Read More.

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Thursday, May 21 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer's high-priced World Cup. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that 1,000 tickets costing $50 will be made available to residents of the city... Read More.

Soccer-Canada will spend C$1 billion to host World Cup, watchdog says

Wednesday, May 20 by SRN News

May 20 (Reuters) - Canada is expected to spend just over C$1 billion ($727 million) to host the World Cup this summer, according to a report from the federal budget watchdog published on Wednesday. The estimated cost per game is C$82 million, the Parliamentary... Read More.

Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer

Wednesday, May 20 by SRN News

OSBORN, Mo. (AP) - When fans of defending World Cup champion Argentina and Algeria arrive in Kansas City to open the tournament on June 16, they can find a taste of home if some local businesses get it right. Hen House Markets and Betty Rae's... Read More.

Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as “Tarps Off” trend sweeps baseball world

Wednesday, May 20 by SRN News

Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes. At ballparks all across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the "Tarps Off" trend that's loud, goofy, infectious and new to the baseball world. Joining in on... Read More.

New York City hotels reach labour deal before World Cup

Tuesday, May 19 by SRN News

By Kyoko Gasha May 19 (Reuters) - New York City hotel operators and unions have reached an eight-year labour deal covering about 25,000 workers, averting a strike over wages, workloads and staffing levels that had threatened to disrupt the city ahead of the FIFA World... Read More.

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Report: Out-of-form Gio Reyna makes U.S. World Cup roster

Soccer-Mexico ease past Ghana in World Cup warm-up in Puebla

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain

Soccer-Haaland and Odegaard headline Norway World Cup squad as keeper Tangvik gets nod

Soccer-New York City offering $50 World Cup tickets for residents

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Soccer-Canada will spend C$1 billion to host World Cup, watchdog says

Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer

Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as “Tarps Off” trend sweeps baseball world

New York City hotels reach labour deal before World Cup

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