Women’s sports are lucrative, but when will pay catch up with performance?
It’s no longer news that women’s sports is becoming an increasingly lucrative industry.
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Pochettino 'annoyed' as Richards out of final U.S. World Cup tuneup - ESPN
CHICAGO — United States coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed his frustration after revealing that first-choice center back Chris Richards would miss the team's final friendly before the World Cup with an ankle injury.
North Carolina's Erik Paulsen Jr.'s unbreakable bond with his father - ESPN
Editor's note: This story was originally published on May 29. It has been updated with game information ahead of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says
MEXICO CITY, June 5 : Iran's ambassador to Mexico said his nation's soccer squad still had not received their U.S. visas just 10 days before their first World Cup match in Los Angeles, raising the possibility that the team won't be able to compete in the tournament amid a continuing conflict between the two countries.
Alexander Zverev beats Jakub Mensik to set up latest grand slam title chance
Alexander Zverev’s march towards an expected first grand slam title continued with a semi-final victory over Jakub Mensik.
Zverev beats Mensik at French Open, nears elusive Slam title - ESPN
Jannik Sinner lost early. Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to injury.
Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval
TEHRAN: Iran’s football squad, whose participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, have handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkiye for visas, the head of their Football Federation said on Friday. Mehdi Taj said Iran were following instructions from world football’s governing body. Their quest for the visas comes as Iran and the United States remain locked in negotiations to end the Middle East war that began in February with a massive wave of strikes on the Islamic republic. “Yesterday, I had discussions with FIFA regarding the US visas,” Taj said.
FIFA bans refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums despite original rules stating otherwise
‘Fox & Friends’ covers the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, counting down to the global soccer event. Former USMNT Midfielder Stu Holden joins live from Audi Field to discuss the Capitol Cup congressional soccer match. Holden highlights the growing excitement for soccer in the U.S. and the national team's underdog chances in the World Cup before taking part in a lighthearted penalty-kick challenge.