NCAA men's, women's basketball tournaments expand to 76 teams - ESPN
The men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments are expanding to 76 teams, the NCAA announced Thursday.
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Donald Trump: ‘I wouldn’t pay’ ticket price for United States’ World Cup opener
United States President Donald Trump has said he would not pay the ticket prices for his nation’s opening World Cup game next month.
No summer sports at the 2030 Winter Olympics, says IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 7 : There will be no summer sports at the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday, with any potential crossover to come after that date.
IndyCar T-shirt withdrawn after slogan causes outrage
May 7 : IndyCar has withdrawn a T-shirt from its online store after some fans objected to language they said could be interpreted as white-supremacist, a misstep for the Washington Grand Prix event intended to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Sources: Rodgers to visit Steelers, likely to play for team in '26 - ESPN
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend and is likely to play for them this season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
Saudi Sports for All Federation chief urges students to embrace active lifestyles
RIYADH: Saudi Sports for All Federation President Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal has urged young Saudis to make physical activity part of their everyday lives during a seminar at King Saud University in Riyadh.
Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days
Iranian football chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday he will have a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the next three or four days at which he would seek assurances that his country will be respected at the World Cup in the United States.Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico, said it refused entry to Taj last week because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Taj said on Tuesday that Iran would not take part in the tournament if FIFA could not guarantee respect for the country’s institutions in the US, where the team will be based and play all three of their group matches.“We will tell (FIFA) what our expectations are.
Jaylen Brown: Could play in Boston for 'next 10 years' - ESPN
Jaylen Brown reaffirmed his happiness in Boston on Wednesday night, saying if it were up to him, he'd remain with the Celtics long term.