More than a quarter of employees surveyed said they expect to arrive late, leave early or miss work to follow the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be a win for soccer fans, but a new survey suggests it could become a costly challenge for employers. Workforce management company UKG estimates the tournament could lead to … Read more
The collectible cups will feature some of soccer’s most iconic names and faces. WASHINGTON — McDonald’s unveiled its World Cup meals ahead of the soccer tournaments that kicks off on June 11. The World Cup, which has expanded to 48 teams for the first time ever, will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. McDonald’s, … Read more
More than 100 Embassy Suites employees will vote whether to authorize a strike. About 750,000 visitors are expected in the city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games. SEATTLE — More than 100 hotel workers in Seattle are threatening to go on strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup, when roughly 750,000 visitors are expected … Read more
Fans may notice that some of North America’s most iconic stadiums will have a different name. WASHINGTON — The World Cup is kicking off in a few days and some of North America’s most recognizable stadiums are getting a name change, at least temporarily. The soccer tournament, hosted for the first time ever by three countries, … Read more
Treadway started in the 2002 Indy 500, which was the “highlight” of his IndyCar career, according to a press release announcing his death. INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 veteran Rick Treadway has died. He was 56. According to a news release from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Treadway died Saturday, May 30 in a motorcycle crash. Treadway started … Read more
Rick Adelman played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches. Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday. Adelman, the father of Denver Nuggets coach … Read more
Seven months after parting ways with Under Armour, the Golden State Warriors superstar has found his next partner. SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry officially ended his sneaker free agency Monday. The Golden State Warriors star revealed he signed a landmark 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending a seven-month recruitment process that drew … Read more