FIFA council member Tashima to run against Infantino in election, Japanese media report
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino now has a serious challenger in his fight for re-election amid the biggest crisis of his 11-year leadership of world soccer. FIFA council member Kohzo Tashima — a colleague of Infantino for nearly 11 years — intends to run for president against the incumbent, Japanese media reported on Thursday after a meeting of the national soccer federation. Tashima is the first serious rival to emerge against Infantino ahead of a Nov. 18 deadline since a...
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- FIFA council member Tashima to run against Infantino in election, Japanese media report
- No. 25 Florida to start QB Tramell Jones against Oklahoma in the Swamp, AP source says
- Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
- Dosunmu scores 21 and Kuminga sparks late surge in Timberwolves 117-107 win over Rockets
- Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers 112-106 win over Pistons
- Miami star WR Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain and needs surgery, AP source says
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
- Champions League: Real Madrid pulls off another comeback, Liverpool beaten by Fenerbahce
- Valkyries victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are
- Packers Jacobs isnt worrying over whether additional allegations will lead to more punishment
- Report: LIVs financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027
- Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the Giants
- Receiver Brandon Aiyuk files paperwork to be reinstated to the 49ers
- Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called cheaters at fraud trial
- Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says
- Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury
- Alabama and LSU prepare for their last annual meeting, something Lane Kiffin calls sad
- Questions arise over the emergency treatment given to Spanish soccer player in fatal collision
- Pulisic, Balogun, McKennie back on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals vs. Haiti
- Zverevs tenure as No. 1 in mens tennis begins with bad loss to Musetti at Paris Masters
- Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers
- Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol after symptoms surfaced, Sanders could go against Saints
- Stefanski prepares Falcons for Bengals offense in Madrid after struggles in Florida rain
- Falcons start preparations for NFL game in Spain at home of soccer powerhouse Real Madrid
- Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russias return
- LIV Golfs aim was to destroy us, says European tour CEO
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- Title-chasing McIlroy says theres no risk playing in Abu Dhabi amid tensions in Middle East
- Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
- Thomas Haughs 19 points and 10 rebounds lead No. 1 Florida past No. 14 Miami, 77-67
- Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, but Tide at 5 and Irish at 11 bring a collective Huh?
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
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- Protest turns to cheers after Man United fans delayed Champions League tie by hurling tennis balls
- Champions League: Man United in dramatic comeback, PSG hits six, Barcelona and Bayern win
- A woman running the NYC marathon for charity dies 2 miles from the finish
- Jess de Miguel, a journeyman whose death after an in-game collision stunned Spanish soccer
- NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar suspended for season finale following on-track actions at Martinsville
- U.S. star Balogun added to Monacos squad for Conference League after scoring first goal this season
- Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
- America finds out: Why the first CFP rankings of the season drop on election night
- Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
- New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season
- Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers
- Asian Cup soccer tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed because of conflict in the Middle East
- Nadal opens up on fatherhood, playing Vegas and possible exhibition with Federer in AP interview
- Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
- Warriors center Draymond Green ejected after consecutive technical fouls on one play against Suns
- Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117
- A toast to a win? LeBron James takes a sip of wine after crashing into 76ers fan
- Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
- 5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks
- The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards
- Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
- Gardner Minshew selected as Cardinals starting QB; Jacoby Brissett demoted to 3rd string
- Finland says its national teams wont play against Russia in hockey tournaments
- A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clarks childhood home inspires her new childrens book
- Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication
- Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February
- Coach Matt LaFleur says Packers anticipate keeping Josh Jacobs on their roster
- Fraud trial underway in New York for Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever
- Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell remains hospitalized with a neck injury
- Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules
- Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence
- Kyle Larson still feels NASCAR championship pressure despite comfortable lead for Homestead finale
- Alexander Zverevs long wait for No. 1 ranking comes in dominant tennis season
- NFL and TMRW Sports unveil pro flag football league launching before the sport makes Olympic debut
- Carrick in the dark over his future ahead of week of reckoning at Man United
- Mamma mia Kimi! Italy erupts after Antonelli becomes countrys 1st F1 champion in 73 years
- Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said hed love to stay with Eagles
- Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
- Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win
- Jerry Koosman, who got final out in the 1969 Miracle Mets World Series victory, dies at 83
- Japanese players Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh enter MLB posting system
- Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for the Oilers in just his seventh NHL start
- On fourth-and-goal, Roach drops Mahomes and flips the AFC West race as Broncos beat Chiefs 28-24
- Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20
- Kyle Larson closes in on NASCAR championship as Hendrick teammate William Byron wins at Martinsville
- Ben Shelton adds Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching staff for 2027
Sun, 01 Nov 2026
- Lawyers say Packers Josh Jacobs has tangible evidence disputing allegations from other women
- How Kimi Antonelli went from a kid hiding in a stack of tires to F1s youngest champion
- Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 despite failing to complete a single pass in wet, sloppy conditions
- Lamar Jackson needs surgery for thumb injury and could miss rest of season, Ravens coach says
- Florida State fires Mike Norvell after 6-plus seasons and takes on his nearly $50M buyout
- Villanova had the popes support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
- Arsenal beats Liverpool 1-0 to end Anfield torment and go top of the Premier League
- Sheila Chepkirui wins matchup of past champions in NYC Marathon, Andreas Almgren makes winning debut
- Here they go again: No. 1 Miami, No. 4 Notre Dame set for showdown on Saturday in South Bend
- Even Valkyries owner Joe Lacob is amazed by his franchise already winning a championship in Year 2
- Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks top 5 and New Mexico earns its first-ever AP ranking
- Mbapp scores again as Real Madrid wins easily, Lazio needs late winner to go top in Italy
- Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon in his debut at the distance
- Notre Dame beats Villanova 74-72 in mens college basketball season opener in Rome
- Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year
- Ciara Mageean, former European 1,500 champion, dies at age 34
- WNBA has a first-time champion, now the offseason begins with high-stakes search for a commissioner
- Floridas late TD avoids a shutout and extends NCAA-record scoring streak to 481 games
- Yamaha pulls out of next weekends MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East
- Miyu Yamashita holds off Yan Liu to defend her LPGA Maybank Championship title
- No. 20 Boise State rallies to beat Texas State 46-45 after blowing a 25-point halftime lead
- USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 with big plays from Jayden Maiava, freshman Trent Mosley
- Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy returns to play 6 months after being shot in the leg
- Fletchers go-ahead score, Lightfoots defensive play help No. 1 Miami rally past UNC 38-35
- Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
- No. 2 Ohio State continues season of chaos with 38-10 loss to Southern California
- AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen for 2027
- No. 3 Georgia takes advantage of 4 turnovers by No. 17 Florida to beat Gators 27-8
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
- No. 4 Indiana forces overtime with a 60-yard FG then beats Minnesota 23-16
- Pressure piles on Carrick as 10-man Man United beaten at Chelsea and Man City lose again
- Kane scoreless as Bayern draws in Klassiker and AC Milan beats city rival Inter
- Carr passes for 2 TDs, James adds pair of rushing scores in No. 5 Notre Dames 35-13 win over Navy
- Brad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides, will sell stake in RFK Racing
- Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas
- Other women contacted police about previous incidents with Packers Josh Jacobs after his arrest
- Venus Williams loses her doubles match at Guangzhou on the WTA Tour
- Suns Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets Jamal Murray in the groin
- Stephen Curry scores 31 points and outduels Luka Doncic as Warriors come back to beat Lakers 112-95
- LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers
- Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals
- Hughes wins Breeders Cup Juvenile, establishes himself as early Kentucky Derby favorite
- Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he wont re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says
- Chet Holmgren out at least 2 months with knee injury and Cason Wallace has shoulder surgery
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
- Marlins exercise Alcantara option, King leaves Padres and Bichette stays with Mets
- Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
- Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers
- Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near
- Heat unveil an updated Wade statue, after original was widely panned for not looking like him
- Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream
- From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The 5-borough New York City Marathon at 50
- Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling
- As NFL trade deadline nears, several teams are clear sellers and others have 2 weeks to decide
- Packers Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song
- Packers Watson goes to hospital with chest injury in 2nd quarter. Then he returns to the game.
- Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
- Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in pricey trade with the Tennessee Titans
- June Jones, whose run-and-shoot offense dazzled at Hawaii and in the NFL, dies at 73
- Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
- MLBs 2027 season threatened with lockout looming when labor deal expires Dec. 1
- Angel Reese responded from two poor performances to help Atlanta force a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals
- LSU coach Will Wade declines to discuss RJ Luis Jr.s status with the Tigers
- Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
- College basketball season is here. The eligibility chaos playing out in courthouses comes with it
- Milwaukee is closing schools for the Brewers long-awaited World Series title parade Friday
- Young girls skip school with their parents to attend Valkyries early WNBA Finals watch party
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