Scottish Rugby CEO Williamson sacked after investigation
Scottish Rugby chief executive Alex Williamson has been sacked after an independent investigation into his conduct, the national body's chair John McGuigan said on Thursday.
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FIFA stake-sale push tests football's 'American century,' Bennett says
July 30 : FIFA's proposed sale of a private stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup, reflects the expanding reach of U.S.-style sports finance, including private equity, into global football, Roger Bennett, the CEO and founder of the Men in Blazers Media Network, said.
Ja'Marr Chase throws helmet as fight breaks out on first day of Bengals training camp
NFL Training Camp is underway for all 32 teams, and Danny Parkins discusses the biggest storylines entering the 2026/27 NFL season, including the Buffalo Bills’ struggles on defense, the new-look Los Angeles Chargers under Mike McDaniel, and if the Cincinnati Bengals can be contenders.
Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs absent from training camp practice amid contract uncertainty
Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs did not practice with the team on Wednesday amid contract uncertainty. (This video contains AI-assisted content)
Asian confederation rebukes FIFA in blow to private investment plan
July 30 : The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday condemned FIFA for a lack of consultation over its plan to bring private investors into soccer's World Cup and demanded more time to consider it in a blow to the global governing body's hopes of getting the proposal through.
World Cup lifts MLS ticket sales and ratings, Garber says
July 29 : Major League Soccer ticket sales and television ratings have surged following the 2026 World Cup, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber declaring the tournament has provided the "rocket fuel" to grow the sport further in the United States.
Spain's Rayo Vallecano forced to seek temporary home during stadium repairs
MADRID, July 28 : LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano will need to find a temporary venue to play their home games as their stadium undergoes emergency repair works over safety concerns and insalubrious conditions, regional authorities said on Tuesday.
FIFA mulls stake sale through new $20 billion entity, source says
July 28 : FIFA is planning to sell a significant minority stake in a new commercial entity with a valuation of about $20 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.