Georgia Senate candidate Derek Dooley says trans athlete participation undermines gains in women’s sports
The former coach and Senate candidate said it is "not fair" for biological males to compete in women’s sports.
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'Power of sport:' Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Netherlands hold soccer coach program
Coaches from two First Nations in B.C. are strengthening their soccer skills through a global coaching program offered by the governing body of soccer in the Netherlands.
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.
Sources: Colts declining Richardson's fifth-year option for '27 - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts will not pick up the fifth-year team option for 2027 on quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr.'s rookie contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls head coach after 6 seasons - ESPN
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons.
NBA coaching carousel: Firings, hirings, what's next for each job - ESPN
It has been relatively quiet on the NBA's coaching carousel, with the New Orleans Pelicans (Willie Green in November) and the Milwaukee Bucks (Doc Rivers on Sunday) the only franchises so far to make a change.
Soccer fan Orbán’s election loss could prompt rethink of Hungary’s sports ambitions
BUDAPEST: One of the biggest soccer fans in global politics, Viktor Orbán, has been sidelined from his big game. The right-wing populist leader and Trump ally’s heavy defeat in the Hungarian elections means incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar will be the one in charge when the Champions League final comes to Budapest next month. That’s a political shift in Europe and raises questions about Orbán’s ambitions for Hungary to stage world sports’ biggest events like top soccer finals, major track championships and a potential Olympic bid. Under Orbán, a former soccer player and regular in the VIP boxes at World Cup and Champions League finals, Hungary boasts costly new stadiums including Budapest’s Puskás Aréna, which will host the biggest game in European club soccer on May 30. “That was supposed to be the icing on the cake for Orbán and his regime. He’s been working very hard to get that final to Budapest and to Hungary,” said Győző Molnár, professor of sociology of sport and exercise at the University of Worcester. If Magyar attends the Champions League final, that will “signal a firm regime change,” Molnár said. Now there will likely be changes, and sports organizations will need to forge ties with a new government. Magyar has denied opponents’ claims he’ll cut funding for sports.
Jaden McDaniels jab at Nuggets: 'They're all bad defenders' - ESPN
DENVER — Jaden McDaniels took perhaps his most notable shot after Minnesota's 119-114 playoff win at Denver in Game 2 on Monday night.