At a time when Illinois isn't doing much to keep the Bears from crossing the border to Indiana, the powers-that-be are finding the funding to build a new stadium for the local MLS team.
The 2026 World Cup has seen the "hydration break" become a point of contention, with in-stadium fans repeatedly booing (and the FIFA-fearful broadcasters not inclined to mention it) and Fox laughing all the way to the bank.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is remembering Texans co-founder Janice McNair for her role in brining pro football back to Houston and her leadership during the quarter-century since the Texans joined the NFL.
It was obvious to anyone watching last Monday night's World Cup Round of 16 game between the U.S. and Belgium that the Folarin Balogun red-card suspension controversy helped one team -- and hurt the other.