Events and Attractions
World Cup semis double as Adidas-Nike showcase
The 2026 World Cup semifinals are not just Argentina, Spain, France and England -- “they are Adidas vs. Nike,” according to Procell & Beilby of USA TODAY. Two semifinalists are wearing Adidas and two are wearing Nike. Since 1986, Adidas has had “at least one team finish in the top three at every...
FIFA to maintain Miami hub after World Cup
FIFA plans to “keep open the Miami office that it has used as an American political headquarters as it looks to expand its presence in the western hemisphere,” according to Sophia Cai of POLITICO. The strategy marks a “significant shift in how FIFA has approached major tournaments.” Rather than rely...
LeGarie lauds play and attendance at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
NBA Summer League co-founder Warren LeGarie so far “is satisfied with the play and turnout at UNLV” during the 22nd edition in Las Vegas, according to Sam Gordon of the LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL. On the vibe of Summer League with six days left, LeGarie said, “This is right now the 31st franchise. (NB...
MLB All-Star Game missing star power due to injuries, scheduling
The MLB All-Star Game takes place Tuesday night in Philadelphia, but “some of the biggest names in the sport are not going to be involved in the game” due to either injuries or scheduling issues, according to MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal. Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are among ...
Hydration breaks likely to be topic in future World Cup rights talks
Media and soccer executives see the hydration breaks at this summer’s World Cup are “likely to become a key topic in media rights negotiations going forward,” according to Ben Strauss of ESPN.com. This World Cup has “more effectively monetize a global sport that doesn’t have the same amount of natur...
Cities already showing interest in hosting ‘31 Women’s World Cup
The U.S. is likely to be one of four host nations for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and several markets -- including some not involved in the ongoing men’s World Cup -- are already expressing interest in hosting matches in that tournament. In St. Paul, Charley Walters noted that Minneapolis is “‘...
Oslo gives Norwegian soccer team a heroes’ welcome after World Cup exit
More than “100,000 fans flooded the streets” of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a “heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration,” according to Tommy Lund of REUTERS. A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England on Saturday...
North Texas wrapping up World Cup hosting as it sets sights on next events
The eight World Cup games played in Arlington over the past 30 days “have crescendoed to this momentous” occasion: Tuesday’s semifinal match between world No. 1-ranked France and No. 3 Spain at Dallas Stadium, according to Brad Townsend of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS. The North Texas FIFA organizing com...
Jordan Walker steals Home Run Derby win in front of rocking Philly crowd
St. Louis Cardinals RF Jordan Walker on Monday night hit four consecutive home runs “to not just tie” Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber but “overtake” him to become the first Cardinals player ever to win a Home Run Derby. Walker’s four homers “when he faced elimination on any one of those swings” put him a...
FIFA, Louis Vuitton unveil World Cup trophy trunk
Louis Vuitton has been named the Official Supplier and Branded Licensee of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, presenting the official bespoke trophy trunk of the tournament’s trophy. The trophy trunk will be part of the music, entertainment and ceremonies program and will be brought onto the pitch during the ...
Sponsored content
Quote of the Day
It would be hard to move backwards once hydration breaks have been shown to work because of the dollars associated with it. And if it's not hydration breaks, it will be something else.Horizon Sports & Experiences co-CEO David Levy, on whether hydration breaks could be seen more often after this summer's World Cup.
PODCAST
SBJ TV
PROPERTIES
