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West Ham has called on its fans to stop singing a chant "containing an anti-Palestine message" as the club prepares to host its first home game of the season in England's second-tier Championship.

The college football season is bringing changes and excitement. The College Football Playoff has updated its format, granting automatic bids to champions of the Power Four conferences.

The first round of the German Cup faces disruption this weekend with several supporter groups planning major protests against the use of video technology during games.

The start of play on Day 2 of the first test between England and Pakistan at Headingley has been delayed because of heavy rain.

Coventry opens the Premier League season on Friday away to defending champion and title favorite Arsenal.

A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world have launched a petition calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

No. 10 Oklahoma could challenge for the national championship if they improve their running game and get another standout performance from the defense.

Coach Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs again have high expectations after being ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll.

No. 25 Missouri has gone to six bowl games in six seasons under Eli Drinkwitz, including an 11-2 finish in 2023 with a Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State.

Cristian Chivu's leadership could be key for Inter Milan to dominate Italian soccer again. Despite initial doubts about his inexperience, Chivu has revitalized Inter, leading it to a league and cup double.