• Wed, March 5, 2025

by: CNN

2026 World Cup final will include halftime show for the first time

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 men's World Cup final, hosted in the US, will include a halftime show for the very first time.

by: dazn

DAZN and TNT Sport agree FIFA Club World Cup 2025 United States broadcast partnership

The world's leading sports entertainment platform DAZN has agreed a multi-faceted partnership with TNT Sports in the United States to broadcast

by: ESPN

MLS and EA team up with Whitney Museum to host eMLS final

MLS and EA Sports have announced plans to bring the eMLS Cup 2025 Final to the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

by: SPORTbible

Four key Liverpool players at risk of missing crucial PSG clash in potential blow for Arne Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot could be without four key players for the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield.

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Real Madrid make history with landmark Champions League win against Atletico

Real Madrid put themselves within touching distance of the Champions League quarter-finals with Tuesday's win over city rivals Atletico, but equally hit a new milestone in the competition.

by: Football365

Henry rates Arsenal chances vs Real Madrid or Atletico as Lineker, Shearer name UCL underdogs

Thierry Henry has rated Arsenal's chances of beating either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals after the Gunners hammered PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday.

by: autoweek

NASCAR Sues Michael Jordan's 23XI Race Team, Front Row Motorsports

Lawyer for the two teams says NASCAR's countersuit is 'a meritless distraction and a desperate attempt to shift attention.'

by: Reuters

FIFA adds TNT to air top Club World Cup matches

FIFA's Club World Cup this summer will be carried on TNT Sports for 24 of the expanded tournament's 63 matches in an agreement announced Wednesday.

by: Metro

Jamie Carragher makes honest admission after Liverpool stun PSG in Champions League

Jamie Carragher described Liverpool 's Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain as 'one of the biggest robberies you'll ever seen in football'. Liverpool withstood a PSG onslaught at the Parc des Princes and scored a late goal to seal an unlucky victory over the French champions.

by: Newsweek

Scottie Scheffler Reveals 'Challenges' for Xander Schauffele Amid PGA Tour Return

Xander Schauffele is back on the PGA Tour, and Scottie Scheffler knows exactly what it's like to come back from injury.

by: MassLive

How to watch 'Survivor' season 48 new episode for free tonight

A castaway's quick decision making must outlast the test of time when three castaways are sent on a journey in a new episode of "Survivor" airing on Wednesday, March 5.

by: Reuters

Man Utd's Maguire and Ugarte out of Europa League clash v Real Sociedad

Manchester United will be without defender Harry Maguire and midfielder Manuel Ugarte for Thursday's Europa League last-16 clash with Real Sociedad, coach Ruben Amorim said, as he seeks to salvage an otherwise dire season.

by: Reuters

FIFA pushes back inaugural Women's Club World Cup, introduces new competition

The inaugural Women's Club World Cup will be pushed back to 2028 from its original date of 2026, soccer's global governing body announced on Wednesday.

by: MSN

MLB's ABS challenge system arose in part because of players' concerns about umpire gambling

A future Hall of Fame pitcher admits the incursion of legalized gambling in baseball was a factor in the players' decision to encourage the automatic ball-strike system currently being tested in spring training games.

by: MSN

Top 25 Florida High School Softball Rankings (3/5/2025)

Park Vista headlines the three new teams that break into this week's set of rankings out of the Sunshine State

by: MSN

Trio in contention as Spurs eye 'great opportunity'

Tottenham will be without Dejan Kulusevski when they face AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday (17:45 GMT), but manager Ange Postecoglou could have three first-team players available again after their respective injury problems.

by: MSN

Celtic and Rangers fans hit by ticket cut after Premier Sports Cup final pyro

Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell have all been sanctioned by the Scottish Professional Football League after being found to have breached rules following use of pyrotechnics by their supporters in last year's Premier Sports Cup semi-finals and final.

by: MSN

PSG vs Liverpool LIVE: Champions League score and updates as Harvey Elliott snatches late goal

Champions League score and updates as Harvey Elliott snatches late goal - Premier League leaders Liverpool face a tricky trip to in-form PSG in the first leg of their last-16 tie

by: MSN

PSG vs. Liverpool how to watch, odds: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 picks, March 5 prediction

Martin Green has locked in his best bet for Wednesday's Liverpool vs. PSG UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+

by: MSN

Postecoglou says Europa League a 'great opportunity' for Spurs

Ange Postecoglou believes the Europa League provides Tottenham Hotspur with a "great opportunity" to revive a faltering campaign, with key players set to return for Thursday's last-16 first-leg tie at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

by: MSN

Manchester United XI vs Real Sociedad: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries for Europa League

Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries for Europa League - Ruben Amorim dealt blow double blow for biggest game of the season yet

by: MSN

NCA All-Star championship moves to Houston after 30 years in Dallas

Varsity Brands confirmed that the organization made the decision before Saturday's incident due to planned construction at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

by: MSN

Europa League a great opportunity for Tottenham - Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou believes the Europa League presents Tottenham with a "great opportunity" especially with the return of Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke for Thursday's tie at AZ Alkmaar.

by: MSN

FIFA Women's Club World Cup delayed to 2028; new Champions Cup launched

FIFA has announced that the Women's Club World Cup, originally planned to debut in 2026, will now launch in 2028, with an inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.

by: MSN

FIFA to pay $1 billion prize money for Club World Cup

FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year. In a statement confirming the prize money on offer,

by: MSN

PSG vs. Liverpool live score: UEFA Champions League result, updates, stats from Round of 16 first leg at Parc des Princes

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool might be the two most in-form teams in European football. Only one of them will make the Champions League quarterfinals.

by: MSN

I've spent hours honing my swing in PGA Tour 2K25, and while its shot craft remains excellent, familiar frustrations can't keep it totally out of the rough

PGA Tour 2K25 is an enjoyable installment in the golf series that features moreish shot craft and golf play but suffers from familiar frustrations that hold it back.

by: MSN

Athletes 'resilient' after scare at cheer competition

Canada retaliates after Trump confirms 25pc tariffs New Carry-On Rules: 9 Things Experienced Travelers No Longer Pack 33-year-old spent $7,000 to start her kitchen table side hustle—now her business brings in $4.4 million a year Mark Pope Breaks Silence on NCAA Crisis as Basketball Community Faces Historic Setback

by: MSN

Washington Nationals Outfielder Not 'Comfortable' With His Place on Team

Despite having a solid year in 2024, one Washington Nationals outfielder knows he has to keep improving if he wants to be a featured part of this team.

by: MSN

"We weren't friends, we didn't all go out and "Banana Boat" together" - Gary Payton blasts the modern All-Star Game and its lack of competitiveness

Gary Payton believes the NBA All-Star Game has lost its competitive edge due to massive contracts, a lack of rivalries, and players treating it as a break rather than a battle.

by: MSN

Fifa set to dish out $1bn to Club World Cup teams in inaugural tournament

Fifa set to dish out $1bn to Club World Cup teams in inaugural tournament - The first edition of the new Club World Cup will take place this summer in the USA

by: MSN

Preston 11U Flag Football Game Highlights: Youth Sports Competition

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by: MSN

Fuming Blues boss hits back at cheating 'insinuations' after suggestions defending Super Rugby Pacific champions tried to 'manipulate' the system

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by: MSN

Real Madrid Champions League Titles: How Many Have They Won?

JOIN SI SOCCER'S REAL MADRID WHATSAPP COMMUNITY - GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE Real Madrid Champions League Titles: How Many Have They Won? Real Mad

by: MSN

USC Star Jordan Addison Receives Speedy 4.28 Competition in New Mock Draft

USC Trojans star Jordan Addison could be in for a future epic footrace during practices with the Minnesota Vikings. One mock draft predicted a speedy 4.28 prospect will fall to the Vikings at No. 27 overall.

by: MSN

NASCAR Countersues 23XI Racing, Michael Jordan's Pal Over 'Cartel'

NASCAR on Wednesday countersued 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and Curtis Polk-a co-owner of 23XI Racing who is closely tied to fellow co-owner Michael Jordan-in a North Carolina federal district court.

by: MSN

Saud Shakeel timed out in President's Cup final

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel has become the seventh batter in first-class cricket to be timed out. On day two of the final of the President's Trophy, a domestic first-class competition in Pakistan, Shakeel,

by: MSN

Arsenal can win the Champions League, says Gunners legend Henry

Arsenal obliterated PSV Eindhoven 7-1 away on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash and all but guaranteed a quarter-final meeting with either holders R

by: MSN

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa are set to give more than $1bn in revenue to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.

by: MSN

Sania Mirza roped in as tournament partner for Pickleball Open 2025

Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza has been roped in by Global Sports as a partner for the Pickleball Open 2025 tournament in Dubai, with the tournament set to take place from May 8-11. The tournament has a massive prize pool of 50,

by: MSN

Tom Kim's premature celebration leads to hilarious moment with Woods and Homa

Jupiter Links were not particularly good in their debut season, but Tiger Woods does not look at things negatively, marking this as a positive experience. The 49-year-old golfer knew that his team didn't have the best chance to make it to the playoffs,

by: MSN

How to watch Benfica vs Barcelona: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

TV channel and live stream for Champions League today - A second Champions League meeting in the space of six weeks for the two European giants

by: MSN

Indianapolis Colts may face a lot of competition in free agent safety market

In need of help at safety, the Colts may face a lot of competition if they're going to address this need in free agency.

by: MSN

Cameron Smith defends LIV Golf, dismisses misconception of lack of competition

In an interview with Man of Many, Cameron talked about LIV , answering the question if he sees himself as a disruptor? The experienced golfer still doesn't seem to have a clear pi

by: MSN

Josh Allen script ideas for new 'Skydance Sports' venture

Josh Allen is expanding his resume. The reigning NFL MVP is taking his talents to Tinseltown. Allen announced on Wednesday that he had put pen to paper on a "multiyear deal" with Skydance Sports, LLC under which the Buffalo Bills quarterback "will develop a slate of scripted,

by: MSN

Fabrizio Romano Shares Update on West Ham Signing Jonathan David

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on West Ham United's potential pursuit of Lille striker Jonathan David, in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter

by: MSN

Mikel Merino confident Arsenal will be close to winning Champions League

Mikel Merino confident Arsenal will be close to winning Champions League - The Gunners take a 7-1 lead into their last-16 second leg.

by: MSN

15 players could miss Man United vs Real Sociedad Europa League clash

Manchester United and Real Sociedad Europa League clash could be without 15 first team players. The Premier League club are in the middle of an injury crisis.

2026 World Cup final will include halftime show for the first time

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 men's World Cup final, hosted in the US, will include a halftime show for the very first time.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, set to take place in the United States, will feature a halftime show for the first time in the tournament's history. This decision aligns with the Super Bowl's tradition of having a major musical performance during halftime, aiming to enhance the entertainment value of the event. The tournament itself will be expanded to include 48 teams, up from the previous 32, and will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The final match is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This new addition is part of FIFA's strategy to make the World Cup final a more significant cultural event, potentially attracting a broader audience and increasing its global appeal.

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