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Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The antipoverty nonprofit Global Citizen is no stranger to big stages. The advocacy group rallied more than 60,000 festivalgoers at its Central Park concert last year around issues of rainforest protection and energy access. But Global Citizen is preparing for its... Read More.

Saudi Arabia continues its soccer push with a World Cup deal, even after pulling out of LIV Golf

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund may have pulled back from golf, but on Thursday it deepened its investment in soccer by becoming an "official tournament supporter" of the World Cup. The kingdom's public investment fund (PIF) announced this month that... Read More.

Corey Seager stuck in 0-for-27 slump as the World Series MVP goes 7 games without a hit for Rangers

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Corey Seager is going through a slump like none he has ever had to endure in the big leagues. The two-time World Series MVP shortstop is hitless in his last seven games for the Texas Rangers. That is part of a... Read More.

Soccer-Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

May 14 (Reuters) - Madonna and Shakira will line up with K-pop supergroup BTS to headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said on Thursday. Coldplay singer Chris Martin will curate the extravaganza scheduled for July... Read More.

Teen Celebrini captains Canada and has Crosby for company at world hockey champs, US defends title

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

Macklin Celebrini is to captain Canada and Sidney Crosby will join him on the team at the world hockey championship in Switzerland, where the United States sets out to retain the trophy it won in 2025 for the first time in 92 years. Celebrini, the... Read More.

Soccer-Italian studio Balich to stage ‘challenging’ World Cup ceremonies

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

By Giancarlo Navach MILAN, May 14 (Reuters) - Italy may be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the pitch but it will still leave its mark, with Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio (BWS) directing - for the first time - interconnected opening ceremonies across... Read More.

Soccer-Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

By Iain Axon LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Football's global players' union renewed concerns on Thursday about heat at the 2026 World Cup after scientists warned the likelihood of dangerous temperatures for players and fans has sharply increased. An analysis by climate research group World Weather... Read More.

Soccer-Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns

Thursday, May 14 by SRN News

May 14 (Reuters) - Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Wednesday night even if concerns remain about the team getting into the United States and competing at the tournament. The players, who will continue... Read More.

NFLPA taking notice of grass surfaces for World Cup

Wednesday, May 13 by SRN News

NFL players have their eyes on how soccer players are being treated for the World Cup. And they see grass fields being rolled in. NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter is well aware that seven stadiums which house NFL teams are removing artificial turf... Read More.

Soccer-New Jersey cuts World Cup rail ticket prices again

Wednesday, May 13 by SRN News

May 13 (Reuters) - New Jersey's public rail system is further dropping its World Cup ticket price from an original $150 per round trip to $98, the rail system provider said on Wednesday. This NJ TRANSIT cut followed a reduction to $105 earlier in... Read More.

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Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Saudi Arabia continues its soccer push with a World Cup deal, even after pulling out of LIV Golf

Corey Seager stuck in 0-for-27 slump as the World Series MVP goes 7 games without a hit for Rangers

Soccer-Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show

Teen Celebrini captains Canada and has Crosby for company at world hockey champs, US defends title

Soccer-Italian studio Balich to stage ‘challenging’ World Cup ceremonies

Soccer-Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow

Soccer-Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns

NFLPA taking notice of grass surfaces for World Cup

Soccer-New Jersey cuts World Cup rail ticket prices again

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