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Los Angeles vowed to host the Olympics without breaking the bank and environment. Can it?

With three years to go, experts agree that the city has set bold goals and faces steep challenges

The Guardian - US

Will Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico hit the 2026 World Cup?

Increasing concerns about the feasibility of holding the 2026 FIFA World Cup between the US, Canada and Mexico have emerged, following Trump's tariffs against both these countries.

Euronews

With the World Cup just over a year away, can it survive the acrimony over tariffs?

The shadow of political uncertainty looms large over Fifa’s showcase tournament

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators

The Independent UK

Supporters of bringing the Chiefs to Kansas have narrowed their plan and are promising tax cuts

Kansas lawmakers hoping to lure the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri are narrowing their proposal for encouraging the Super Bowl champions to build a new stadium and linking the proposal to a plan for broad tax cuts

The Independent UK

Big buyouts for college coaches are the norm. If athletes start getting revenue, that could change

Sports economist Andrew Zimbalist says the big contract buyouts paid to fired coaches will continue to grow until the college sports business model changes

The Independent UK

‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics

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As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

Officials in New York are on track to spend $1 billion taxpayer dollars refurbishing 40-year-old Winter Olympic sports and tourism sites near Lake Placid. Critics doubt it will pay off.

WEKU

What would a more sustainable World Cup look like?

Qatar’s World Cup is ending on Sunday, but the climate pledges that were central to the gas-rich Gulf nation’s successful bid to host the event are staying in the world of mega sporting events

The Independent UK

Everton takeover clock is ticking as American interest and SPAC explained

Everton have reportedly held preliminary discussions with LAMF Global Ventures Corp

Liverpool Echo

Tom Krasovic: NFL, Bills fleeced New York on stadium deal, critics say; is there lesson for San Diego?

SAN DIEGO — The $850 million stadium deal the NFL and Buffalo Bills wrangled from New York politicians will keep the popular football team in Greater Buffalo, where a Super Bowl parade is a real possibility next winter.

Tribune News Service

Bills deal renews debate over public dollars for arenas

New York looks poised to become the next place to give a huge subsidy to a professional sports arena, despite questions about whether the civic pride of having a team justifies giving so much public money to a private business

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