FIFA changes water bottle rules at World Cup matches after fans, politicians kick up a fuss
FIFA has decided that fans will be able to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.
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San Antonio Spurs' NBA Finals path has built them for this moment - ESPN
A SWELTERING MUGGINESS masked the air-conditioned chill Thursday afternoon inside Frost Bank Center, where the San Antonio Spurs were reeling from an opportunity lost less than 24 hours prior: letting a late fourth-quarter lead slip away in Game 1 of the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
Scaloni: Messi 'doing well,' set for minutes in World Cup warmups - ESPN
Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi is improving from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring ahead of the team's World Cup debut on June 16.
FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban after backlash - ESPN
FIFA has reversed course on its decision to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America, following fierce backlash from fan groups and leading politicians.
FIFA says World Cup spectators can carry one sealed water bottle into venues
June 5 : Fans at World Cup matches in the United States and Canada will be allowed to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle into stadiums, FIFA said on Friday, days after stating that reusable bottles would be prohibited on safety grounds.
Sources: NBA interviews Leonard, adviser in Aspiration case - ESPN
LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and his uncle and business adviser Dennis Robertson have been interviewed by NBA investigators amid the league's probe into allegations that the team circumvented the salary cap to compensate Leonard, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the investigation.
Nadal says he 'almost never' plays tennis after retirement as Netflix docuseries launches
June 5 : Rafael Nadal says he "almost never" picks up a tennis racket these days, a striking admission from one of the sport's greatest champions as a new Netflix docuseries chronicles the highs and lows of his career.
What to watch this weekend in international sports
Here are some things for Canadian fans to follow during a pretty busy weekend on the global sports scene.