World Cup kicks off today with 3 co-hosts, 48 teams, record $727M prize pool — first tournament to feature Canada, Mexico and US as joint hosts, body cameras on referees, and 104 matches across 16 cities.

Real Madrid appoint Jose Mourinho as new manager on three-year contract, La Liga club says

Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract, according to a La Liga club statement.

FIFA grants accreditation to French journalist Christophe Gleizes detained in Algeria, with an empty seat at Infantino's news conference. Infantino says he hopes the reporter will be freed during the World Cup.

FIFA has granted World Cup accreditation to French journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is detained in Algeria, and an empty seat represented him during Gianni Infantino's news conference. Infantino expressed hope that Gleizes, whom he called 'the only sports journalist currently imprisoned in the world,' would be freed during the tournament.

Supreme Court shields funds from investor lawsuits, ruling federal statute does not authorize shareholder suits over bylaws and management decisions.

The US Supreme Court ruled that a decades-old federal statute does not authorize shareholders to sue over bylaws and management decisions, shielding funds from some investor lawsuits.

Cape Town Marathon becomes 8th Abbott World Marathon Major, first on African soil, after passing final evaluation following May 24 race.

The Cape Town Marathon has been named the eighth race in the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, becoming the first World Major to be held on African soil, following a successful evaluation of the 2026 race.