FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup

Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony after the country beat England. GENEVA, Switzerland — FIFA opened a disciplinary case Thursday against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team’s victory in the Women’s World … Read more

Jerry Jones explains why he passed on Jimmy Johnson in the Ring of Honor (again)

After Wednesday’s press conference about Ware, Jones was immediately pressed on why he wasn’t inducting Jimmy Johnson. DALLAS — New year, same question: When will Jerry Jones induct Jimmy Johnson into the franchise’s Ring of Honor? Jones was faced with that question again Wednesday, after he announced that outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware would be joining … Read more

USA Gymnastics wants to build a centralized training center for all disciplines by the 2028 Olympics

The national camps for the programs are currently scattered across the country, which officials say isn’t optimal for athletes and their coaches. SAN JOSE, Calif. — USA Gymnastics is looking to centralize its national training programs before the 2028 Olympics. President Li Li Leung said Wednesday over a dozen cities have responded to the organization’s … Read more

Could SMU actually get an ACC invite?

The ACC never took an official vote, but Commissioner Jim Phillips and a small group of conference leaders has continued to work on sticking points. DALLAS — The Atlantic Coast Conference is making progress toward an expansion that could grab Stanford and California from the sinking Pac-12, a person with direct knowledge of the ACC’s … Read more

Needville advances to U.S. Championship game with 1-0 win over Seattle in Little League World Series

The Needville Little Leaguers from Texas needed nine innings to defeat the Seattle team. They’ll face the winner of Thursday’s game on Saturday. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Needville is going to the U.S. Championship game in the Little League World Series! The team from Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, bested Northeast Seattle 1-0 in the semifinals … Read more