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Concerns raised over federal security funding for World Cup host cities
U.S. Rep. Nellie Pou (D-N.J.) said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security “hasn’t distributed” money appropriated for World Cup safety yet and that is “causing problems for host cities around the country,” according to Sobko & Wilson of the Bergen RECORD. Pou said, “It’s been held and, in...
Cognizant Classic could face squeeze in PGA Tour schedule overhaul
Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard discussed the future of the Cognizant Classic on this week’s “Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav,” with Hoggard saying the event could be “a casualty of less is more” when the PGA Tour overhauls and condenses its schedule in 2027. Hoggard: “It shouldn’t be that way. ...
State Street, Meet Boston, Sanofi named Boston World Cup sponsors
State Street, Meet Boston and Sanofi have been named Official Boston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporters. State Street Chair & CEO Ron O’Hanley serves as chair of the Boston 26 Honorary Board, which also includes Sanofi Head of External Engagement Tanisha Sullivan and Meet Boston President &...
UFC’s White disputes report of delay in White House event
UFC CEO Dana White has “denied” an earlier report from Puck News that the UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House is “transitioning” from June 14 to June 26, according to Zain Bando of SI. White, on his Instagram story, wrote, “Media is so full of s***” (SI, 2/25).
Fans criticize FIFA over incomplete emails, unclear World Cup ticket windows
The FIFA World Cup ticketing process has been “riddled with confusion” -- with “incomplete emails” and “unexpected sales” cited as the latest issues for fans, according to Henry Bushnell of THE ATHLETIC. Fans have “expressed exasperation” over the ticketing and “ripped FIFA for everything from price...
Frozen federal funds raise security concerns for U.S. World Cup hosts
U.S. government officials “have been warned that there could be ‘catastrophic’ security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen,” according to Mandeep Sanghera of BBC.com. Almost $900M designated for the 11 host cities in the U.S. “has not been re...
Gary Bettman discusses possible locations for 2028 World Cup of Hockey
During his fireside chat at the 2026 SBJ National Sports Forum, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discussed the 2028 World Cup of Hockey and some of the possible locations for the tournament.
St. Louis sports team leaders discuss media futures at NSF
ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III didn’t feel the need to use industry jargon to sugarcoat what has been on his mind when asked during a panel Tuesday morning at the SBJ National Sports Forum about the biggest challenge facing his franchise.
Sights from 2026 SBJ National Sports Forum Day 3
ESPN’s Joe Buck and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman highlighted the final day of the SBJ National Sports Forum in St. Louis.
ESPN’s Joe Buck on broadcasting pressures, Fox memories and ESPN pivot
ESPN’s Joe Buck took center stage Tuesday at the 30th SBJ National Sports Forum in St. Louis, using a candid fireside chat to unpack the pressures of modern broadcasting, reflect on his decades at Fox and explain why the leap to ESPN became an unexpected career pivot.
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