Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59
May 2 : Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59, his family said on Saturday.
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Infantino to seek fourth term as FIFA president
VANCOUVER: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that he planned to seek re-election for a fourth term in a bid to continue to lead the governing body of world soccer. Infantino confirmed he would run for the 2027–2031 term in the closing moments of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, which comes less than two months before the start of the World Cup. The election will be held on March 18 in Morocco, which is set to co-host the 2030 World Cup. Infantino said he was “honored and humbled” to have the chance to run for a fourth term. The Italian-Swiss took office in 2016, replacing Sepp Blatter, and was re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023. Infantino has pushed for the expansion of FIFA competitions during his tenure, with this year’s World Cup in North America the first to feature 48 teams, while the women’s tournament in 2023 has been expanded to 32 teams. Infantino’s tenure has also drawn some criticism over issues such as high World Cup ticket prices and the decision to award the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump at the World Cup draw in December. Earlier this month, the council of South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) said in a statement it would unanimously support the 56-year old if he decided to seek another term.
Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss
VANCOUVER: FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisted Iran would play World Cup matches in the United States as the soccer governing body’s Congress opened on Thursday without the country’s delegation, its absence highlighting tensions and challenges surrounding the tournament. “Let me start at the outset. Of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said. “And the reason for that is very simple, we have to unite. It is my responsibility, our responsibility.” US President Donald Trump said he was “okay” with Iran playing at the World Cup.
Cameron Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral
MIAMIA, Florida: Fourth-ranked Cameron Young rode a hot start and surged to a five-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA Cadillac Championship. Young birdied four of the first seven holes on his way to firing a five-under par 67 and stand on 13-under 131 after 36 holes at Trump National Doral in Florida. “I’ve just putted really well,” Young said. “I’ve left myself in mostly doable spots when I’ve missed greens. “But I haven’t driven it great and that’s something I hopefully look to return to normal over the next couple days.” Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, fellow American Alex Smalley and Canada’s Nick Taylor shared second on 136 with American Gary Woodland on 137. Young, who won the Players Championship in March and captured his first PGA title last August at Greensboro, said he feels comfortable with a big lead, well aware it could vanish quickly on the weekend. “I’ve been around the lead quite a bit and I’m not particularly uncomfortable.
Trailblazer Traore's draft pick a big win for NFL Academy
LONDON, May 1 : When Seydou Traore's name was called by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the NFL Draft last week, it was music to the ears of Kris Durham, the former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who now heads the UK-based NFL Academy.
McLaren's Norris beats Antonelli for Miami sprint pole
MIAMI, May 1 : Formula One world champion Lando Norris took pole position for Saturday's Miami Grand Prix sprint race with Mercedes' title leader Kimi Antonelli second fastest to deny McLaren a one-two on the starting grid.
Iran officials aim to meet with FIFA, discuss World Cup issues
Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA’s leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.
Iran FA president says he was allowed to enter Canada but chose to turn back
May 1 : Iranian soccer federation president Mehdi Taj said Canadian officials cleared him to enter the country for the FIFA Congress, but Iran’s delegation chose to turn back after being held for three hours and questioned at a Toronto airport, Iranian media reported on Friday.