DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino downplayed Qatar's last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators.

Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.

Wimbledon is to drop the tournament’s strict all-white dress code in order to address the concerns of female players who are menstruating

Dana White shared details about Power Slap during a news conference Friday at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar has unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its airports, an offering for housing toward the lower end of what's available for the upcoming World Cup, which is just days away from starting.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani said public displays of affection are banned between heterosexual couples in Qatar - as well as LGBTQ ones.

With six more innings of dazzling work from Framber Valdez and one thunderous swing from Yordan Alvarez, the Astros cut down the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6, 4-1, to win the 2022 World Series.

The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy said the feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Series is "out of control" and that it could leave the game fractured for a long time.

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.

For the first time, FIFA has sold the commercial broadcasting rights to the 2023 Women's World Cup separate from the men's tournament.

Nike's NIL deal with NCAA college and high school players was led by Bronny James, but shows the rising role of female athletes in the era of endorsement deals.

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a credentialed media worker after Monday's loss in Kansas City to the Chiefs.

The PGA Tour filed a countersuit against LIV Golf on Wednesday, claiming the Saudi Arabian-financed circuit has interfered with existing contracts it had with its members.

More than 100 people dead, league suspended as football riot ends in disaster

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported overnight on Thursday, citing anonymous sources, that Udoka allegedly "had an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff."

LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman will be in Washington this week to meet with lawmakers to discuss the golf circuit and address concerns about its controversial ties to Saudi Arabia.

Carlos Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open Sunday, which means he'll be the youngest World #1 in ATP history on Monday.