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SportsMay 25

Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse but receives judicial pardon

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for sexual abuse of a minor but will not serve jail time, while the victim's mother received a 10-year sentence.

4 sources
SportsMay 19

Texas Tech QB Sorsby Sues NCAA for Eligibility After Admitting to Gambling on Own Team

Brendan Sorsby filed an injunction seeking to play for Texas Tech in 2026 after admitting to betting on Indiana games while enrolled there.

8 sources
SportsMay 27

New York, New Jersey Attorneys General Launch FIFA World Cup Ticketing Investigation

New York and New Jersey state attorneys general have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup.

6 sources
SportsJun 5

Sacramento Launches MLB Expansion Bid with $1.8 Billion Stadium Funding

Sacramento officially began its campaign to become MLB's next expansion city, securing $1.8 billion in funding within four months for a potential stadium.

4 sources
SportsJun 14

Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 for first World Cup win in 36 years

John McGinn scored the winning goal as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in Boston, ending a 36-year drought without a World Cup victory.

2 sources
SportsMay 9

California faces protests over transgender athlete in girls' track playoffs

A transgender athlete's participation in California high school girls' track postseason has sparked planned protests amid ongoing Title IX legal disputes.

12 sources
SportsJun 14

Mexican Authorities Investigate Body Found Outside Tijuana Stadium

A corpse was discovered outside a stadium in Tijuana where Iran's national soccer team has been training for the World Cup.

4 sources
SportsMar 13

Former Michigan Assistant Chris Partridge Sues University Over Sign-Stealing Scandal Firing

Chris Partridge filed suit against Michigan, alleging he was wrongfully terminated as a scapegoat during the 2023 sign-stealing investigation.

58 sources
SportsJun 3

Caleb Williams Selected as Cover Athlete for Madden NFL 27 Video Game

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will appear on the cover of EA Sports' Madden NFL 27 video game, becoming the first Bears player to receive the honor.

6 sources
SportsJun 7

Infrastructure and Logistics Challenges Emerge Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces potential disruptions from weather delays and infrastructure concerns across host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

3 sources
SportsMay 27

UFC Event Planned at White House for June 14

Construction has begun on a temporary UFC octagon at the White House for a planned event on Flag Day, which coincides with President Trump's birthday.

5 sources
SportsJun 3

Rams Trade for Myles Garrett Contains Performance-Based Pick Conditions

The Los Angeles Rams' trade for Browns defensive end Myles Garrett includes conditions that could upgrade their 2029 third-round pick compensation based on performance metrics.

4 sources
SportsApr 16

Saudi Arabia's PIF Reportedly Considering Cutting Funding for LIV Golf Tour

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is reportedly preparing to reduce or end financial support for the $5 billion LIV Golf tour amid mounting financial pressures.

15 sources
SportsJun 12

Judge to decide on contempt motion against prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case

Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson seek contempt ruling against prosecutors for alleged media comments violating case restrictions.

4 sources
SportsApr 29

Human Rights Groups Raise Concerns About 2026 World Cup in US Under Trump Administration

Human rights organizations express concerns about fan safety and civil liberties during the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

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