Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he received the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco, despite world football’s governing body admitting “mistakes” have been made. Infantino summoned members of the management board to Fifa’s Africa office in Rabat on Wednesday following mounting criticism of his aborted attempt to sell off … Read more
Gianni Infantino has summoned senior leaders of football’s world governing body to a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday, after another day in which its president has faced fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa’s commercial and event operations. Fifa’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger, secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, and Prince Ali, … Read more
While Uefa members are among the richest on the planet, many other nations rely on Fifa funding for basic infrastructure. While the AFC opposes Infantino’s plan, unlike Uefa it has not threatened to boycott Fifa competitions. AFC members would not be obliged to vote against the proposals. Rogers Byamukama, of the Ugandan Football Federation, argued … Read more
Brandon Aiyuk continues to apply pressure on the San Francisco 49ers to release him. The relationship between the team and the player is permanently damaged, but he’s still under contract. With the 49ers still holding his rights, he can’t do anything but wait and lash out with a few tirades on his Instagram. But not … Read more
Egyptian Rania Al-Mashat has been appointed Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), according to a statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday, April 20. ESCWA is a regional United Nations body that supports economic and social development in countries of West Asia, working on issues ranging … Read more
With the NBA’s February 5 trade deadline looming, anticipation is high for possible big moves, but so far, no major trades appear imminent. The biggest rumors involve Milwaukee Bucks’ star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks’ big man Anthony Davis. With Milwaukee starting 15-20, speculation about Antetokounmpo has grown. Meanwhile, the Mavericks, sitting at 12-23, … Read more
In early December, the Los Angeles Clippers shocked the sports world by dismissing franchise legend Chris Paul from the team in the middle of the night. In the weeks since, we’ve learned a little more about what led to Paul being sent home. Apparently, the future Hall of Famer rubbed some players and coaches the … Read more
When it comes to raising high achievers, many parents focus on test scores, GPAs, and extra tutoring to boost their academic success and even their IQ. But according to one academic expert, the real secret to long-term success isn’t about IQ at all. Executive functioning is the real key to your child’s academic success. Father … Read more
The debate over the stark difference in pay between NBA and WNBA players has been ongoing for decades. However, in recent times, it has gained traction, thanks to the burgeoning popularity of the women’s side of the sport and detailed comments from some of the league’s best players, notably Napheesa Collier. After the situation had … Read more
Nexstar – Greg Abbott Governor He issued a sweeping executive Wednesday morning to ban THC for minors, He said “Texas cannot wait.” Completely, Abbut: Texas Committee for alcohol and Drinks (TABC) and the Ministry of Texas State of the State Health Services (DSHS) to start the process of setting the rules immediately to prohibit the … Read more