Matt Rourke/AP PhotoFIFA has officially scrapped a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors as some experts say anger at the proposal could hinder FIFA President Gianni Infantinos hopes for a fourth term.Infantino, 56, who took over FIFA in 2016 from the disgraced Sepp Blatter, just wrapped up a World Cup which brought in $15 billion in revenue.But his push to bring in $20 billion with a proposal to involve private investors in the tournament including Josh Kushner, brother of President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner angered many.Infantino had been expected to coast to victory for a new term, which would last from 2027 to 2031.Its hard to think of a situation where a persons political fortunes changed so rapidly, Victor Matheson, a sports business expert at the College of the Holy Cross, told Reuters.Again, as close as two weeks ago, hes riding, you know, on top of the world, the most successful sports mega event in the history of this planet, he said, adding, And just two weeks later, hes fighting for his political life.The backlash isnt the first time Infantino has irked FIFAs member associations.Hes obviously been kind of egomaniacal in everything that hes done. I know that hes rubbed many of the member associations the wrong way with some of his decisions, sports marketing analyst Bob Dorfman, a sports marketing analyst told the outlet.Some of the countries that have been awarded World Cups have been kind of questionable. Politics has gotten involved in this a little too much.The plan, which Infantino made public earlier this week, calls for the creation of a new body, FIFA Forward Enterprises or FFE, which would give investors influence over future World Cups and was expected to be bankrolled by Josh Kushner, according to reports.The plan was so controversial it prompted Carlos Cordeiro, FIFAs White House representative for the World Cup, to quit.Cordeiro slammed the private investment plan in a statement Friday announcing his resignation.The proposed deal had sparked rebellion in the global soccer community, with more than 100 countries rejecting the deal.I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup, Cordeiro said in his statement.Let me be clear. I had no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally, he said, calling it a bad deal for football and asking, Why now? Who benefits?The post FIFA President Gianni Infantinos Future in Question as World Cup Investment Plan Scrapped first appeared on Mediaite.

Arsenal close in on Newcastle United signingArsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, which would be one of three signings the Gunners still want to make this summer.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesFollowing reports from France that Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Newcastle United for the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, The Athletic have weighed in on the situation.In an article largely about the ongoing pursuit of Vinicius Junior, Mario Cortegana, James McNicholas, and David Ornstein report that Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Guimaraes.Though they dont confirm LEquipes claim of an agreement in principle, it certainly seems as though things are moving in that direction.Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesThe Athletic claim that following the signings of Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier and Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis (and the permanent transfer of Piero Hincapie after his loan), Arsenal are looking to make three more additions this summer.One is a midfielder, likely to be Guimaraes if all goes well. One is a winger, with Arsenal hotly pursuing Vinicius, but waiting on the outcome of his contract negotiations with Real Madrid. The third is a centre-back to cover William Saliba during his injury absence.Theres no obvious frontrunner for a defensive addition, despite talk earlier this week that Arsenal might be closing in on one. Reported targets like Ezri Konsa, John Stones, and Jacobo Ramon all seem to be off the table right now.Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty ImagesUnless news suddenly breaks on the defensive front, it looks like Guimaraes might be the most doable deal at this stage.Though Newcastle sources continue to issue repeated denials, even they have conceded that Eddie Howes recent departure was in part due to the expectation of Guimaraes sale.Its not done yet, but with the player set to link up with Newcastle for pre-season this weekend, Arsenal will want to get the deal over the line sooner rather than later.Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Three Arsenal stars return to pre-season training and could face GironaMore players have joined Arsenals pre-season camp as the Gunners increase their preparations for the new season and get ready for their upcoming match against Girona.The team has travelled to Spain to continue preparations for the campaign as they aim to retain the league title they won just a few weeks ago. Arsenal are entering the new season with a squad featuring some of the best players in England, although members of the team have returned to training at different times because of their involvement in the World Cup this summer.Arsenal Stars Return to TrainingThe players have reported back to camp depending on when their respective countries were eliminated from the competition. According to The Sun, the latest players to return to training are Piero Hincapie, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres.All three players played important roles as the Gunners impressed and achieved domestic success last season. They are also expected to remain key figures for the team during the upcoming campaign as Arsenal look to continue competing at the highest level.Arteta Prepares Squad for New SeasonMikel Arteta is leading one of the strongest Arsenal teams seen in recent years, and the manager will be hoping his players maintain their motivation and determination as they attempt to win the league title again this season.The immediate focus for the squad is to complete their preparations in the best possible way and ensure every player reaches the required fitness level before competitive action begins.Arsenal will want their players to be fully prepared from the opening months of the campaign, with the aim of delivering consistent performances and securing important victories. The return of more senior figures to training gives Arteta further opportunities to build team cohesion and make final preparations before the season officially begins._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow.You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, dont hesitate to get in touch with us through this linkMore Stories / Latest NewsThree Arsenal stars return to pre-season training and could face Girona 1 August 2026, 12:00Arsenal not interested in matching Saudi bid for one of their targets 1 August 2026, 10:30Arsenal and Newcastle United finally agree on the sale of Guimaraes 1 August 2026, 9:00

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Indiana Fever schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams to watch Caitlin Clark WNBA games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The WNBA is officially back, and as always, the Indiana Fever are the talk of the town.Even entering her third season in the league, women's basketball fans can't get enough of Caitlin Clark. The point guard was plagued with injury throughout her sophomore campaign, only playing 13 total games. Clark is surely returning to the court with redemption top of mind.Despite navigating a myriad of team injuries last year, the Fever were still able to push the eventual champion Aces to five games in the league semifinals. With the core of Clark, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham and Kelsey Mitchell all back in action, Indiana looks like it could be a top franchise in the WNBA this season.Be sure to tune in for this team.Here's everything you need to know about the Fever's 2026 schedule, including TV channel and streaming options for each matchup.Indiana Fever schedule 2026The Fever open their 2026 campaign at home against the Wings on Saturday, May 9. They'll wrap it up against Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 24.Below is a complete look at their schedule for the season.DateMatchupTime (ET)Watch/ResultSat., May 9vs. Wings1 p.m.Wings 107, Fever 104Weds., May 13at Sparks10:30 p.m.Fever 87, Sparks 78Fri., May 15vs. Mystics7:30 p.m.Mystics 104, Fever 102 (OT)Sun., May 17vs. Storm6 p.m.Fever 89, Storm 78Weds., May 20vs. Fire7 p.m.Fever 90, Fire 73Fri., May 22vs. Valkyries7:30 p.m.Fever 90, Valkyries 82Thurs., May 28at Valkyries10 p.m.Valkyries 90, Fever 88Sat., May 30at Fire8 p.m.Fire 100, Fever 84Thurs., June 4vs. Dream7 p.m.Fever 83, Dream 71Sat., June 6at Liberty8 p.m.Liberty 83, Fever 75Mon., June 8at Mystics7 p.m.Fever 78, Mystics 76Thurs., June 11vs. Sky7 p.m.Fever 114, Sky 106 (OT)Sat., June 13at Sun6 p.m.Fever 85, Sun 75Tues., June 16vs. Tempo7 p.m.Fever 113, Tempo 91Thurs., June 18vs. Dream7:30 p.m.Dream 108, Fever 101Sat., June 20at Dream1 p.m.Dream 113, Fever 96Mon., June 22vs. Mercury8 p.m.Fever 86, Mercury 77Weds., June 24vs. Mercury7:30 p.m.Mercury 111, Fever 109Sat., June 27vs. Sparks8 p.m.Fever 111, Sparks 87Sun., July 5at Aces7 p.m.Fever 84, Aces 68Weds., July 8at Sparks10 p.m.Sparks 106, Fever 92Thurs., July 9at Mercury10 p.m.Fever 92, Mercury 89Sun., July 12at Aces9 p.m.Fever 109, Aces 75Weds., July 15vs. Valkyries8 p.m.Valkyries 88, Fever 75Fri., July 17vs. Storm7:30 p.m.Fever 110, Storm 107Sat., July 18vs. Liberty8 p.m.Fever 108, Liberty 88Weds., July 22vs. Sun8 p.m.Fever 123, Sun 88Tues., July 28at Storm9:30 p.m.Fever 105, Storm 95Fri., July 31at Fire10 p.m.Fever 112, Fire 98Sun., August 2at Lynx1 p.m.ABC, fubo, ESPN app, DIRECTVThurs., August 6vs. Aces7 p.m.Prime VideoSat., August 8at Sky3:30 p.m.ABC, fubo, ESPN app, DIRECTVTues., August 11vs. Liberty7:30 p.m.ESPN, fubo, ESPN app, DIRECTVFri., August 14vs. Wings7:30 p.m.ION, fubo, DIRECTVSun., August 16at Dream5 p.m.ESPN, fubo, ESPN app, DIRECTVTues., August 18at Tempo7 p.m.ESPN, fubo, ESPN app, DIRECTVThurs., August 20at Wings8 p.m.Prime VideoSat., August 22at Liberty7 p.m.Prime VideoSun., August 23at Sky7 p.m.NBC, fubo, Peacock, DIRECTVFri., August 28vs. Sun7:30 p.m.ION, fubo, DIRECTVFri., Sept. 18at Tempo7:30 p.m.ION, fubo, DIRECTVSun., Sept. 20vs. Mystics4 p.m.NBA TV, fubo, DIRECTVTues., Sept. 22vs. Lynx8 p.m.ESPN, fubo, ESPN app, DIRECTVThurs., Sept. 24at Lynx8 p.m.USA Network, DIRECTVWhere to watch Fever games in 2026TV channels: ABC, ESPN, ION, CBS, NBC, NBC Sports Network, NBA TVLive streams:DIRECTV, fubo, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, ESPN appFever games will be broadcast across a plethora of channels throughout 2026, which means cord-cutters will also have several options to stream matchups.Fans can stream the action onDIRECTV, fubo, Prime Video, Paramount+,Peacockor the ESPN app, several of which offer a free trial for new users.A handful of games will be streamed onPrime Video. Games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, ION and CBS can be streamed on fubo, with the ABC and ESPN games also on the ESPN app. Games on CBS can also be streamed onParamount+. Games on NBC are streamable onPeacock, and games on USA Network onDIRECTV.Related LinksWNBA news and trade rumorsWNBA scores, schedule 2026WNBA standings 2026