Sports Unsold World Cup 2026 tickets expose FIFA pricing concerns before the expanded tournament One month before the 2026 World Cup, many tickets remain available despite FIFA pointing to record demand. High prices, dynamic ticketing, costly hotels and long travel distances between host cities are shaping fan decisions and raising questions about access to football’s biggest global tournament May 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Sports desk
Sports FOX targets viewership record: Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving 2026 in the NFL The NFL has confirmed Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys for the late-afternoon Thanksgiving slot on November 26, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, televised by FOX. The window is typically the most-watched of the regular season, putting a major NFC East rivalry in the spotlight May 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM · Sports desk
Sports ITF keeps neutral status for Belarusian tennis players until annual general meeting vote in October The International Tennis Federation will not change the status of Belarusian tennis players, who will continue to compete as neutral athletes. A possible return of the Belarus Tennis Federation to full status will be decided by an ITF annual general meeting vote in October May 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM · Sports desk
Sports World Challenge Cup in Varna brings first gold medals and Artur Avetisyan’s rings victory The World Challenge Cup in Varna delivered a breakthrough weekend in artistic gymnastics, with several first-time gold medalists, Artur Avetisyan’s rings win and Tijana Korent’s vault bronze. The event opened the 2026 Challenge Cup season with strong international competition May 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM · Sports desk
Sports Roku to stream Enhanced Games from Las Vegas as doping debate returns to global sport Roku will stream the first Enhanced Games from Las Vegas on 24 May 2026, bringing a controversial sports event to a major digital platform. The competition combines swimming, athletics and weightlifting, while anti-doping bodies warn that its performance-enhancement model could endanger athletes and sporting integrity May 12, 2026 at 10:57 AM · Sports desk
Sports Asian Weightlifting Federation revolt over new constitution before Gandhinagar championship The Asian Weightlifting Federation is facing a governance dispute in Gandhinagar as delegates discuss a proposed new constitution during the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships. Some member federations have raised concerns over procedures, elections and power balance, putting continental leadership under renewed scrutiny May 12, 2026 at 6:55 AM · Sports desk
Sports Helsinki strengthens Finland-backed bid for the 2030 European Athletics Championships at Olympic Stadium Helsinki is strengthening its bid to host the 2030 European Athletics Championships with support from Finnish authorities. The renovated Olympic Stadium, compact city layout and projected economic impact are central arguments as the Finnish capital competes with Brussels and Zurich May 12, 2026 at 6:55 AM · Sports desk
Sports Hamburg faces referendum on Olympic Games bid and costs for 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games Hamburg will vote on May 31 on whether to continue its Olympic bid for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Games. The debate centers on a €4.8 billion operating plan, long-term infrastructure investment, business support and concerns over inflation, security costs and public financial risk May 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM · Sports desk
Sports World Aquatics seeks hosts for Artistic Swimming World Cup and age-group championships through 2030 World Aquatics has opened the bidding process for hosts of the Artistic Swimming World Cup and age-group championships from 2027 to 2030. Candidates must prove technical, financial and operational capacity, with the decisions set to shape the sport’s international competition calendar May 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM · Sports desk
Sports FIE under pressure from athletes and coaches over world fencing governance and neutral competitors row The International Fencing Federation has rejected claims of a confidence crisis after an open letter from nearly 3000 athletes and coaches. The dispute focuses on FIE governance, neutral competitors, Alisher Usmanov’s role, World Cup postponements, video rights, eligibility checks and calls for an independent review May 12, 2026 at 6:51 AM · Sports desk
Sports LAPD seeks $1.15 billion for Olympic and Paralympic Games security in Los Angeles 2028 Los Angeles is preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games with one of the largest security operations in the city's history. LAPD estimates $1.15 billion for police deployment, outside agencies, overtime work and regular public safety during the Games May 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM · Sports desk
Sports Organising Committee Delegation in Malaysia prepares seventh edition of international sporting event An Organising Committee delegation visited Malaysia to coordinate the next phase of preparations with local authorities for the seventh edition of an international sporting event. The talks focused on institutional coordination, logistics, potential cooperation and the further development of the project May 11, 2026 at 8:29 AM · Sports desk