{"articles":[{"headline":"FIFA scraps World Cup plan: Gianni Infantino no longer seeking $20B investment","description":"Amid intense pressure from all corners of the world and sport, the FIFA chief has called an end to a plan that seemed destined to alter the game in ways never seen before","link":"https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/fifa-scraps-world-cup-plan-gianni-infantino-20-billion/","image":"https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/07/07/27171426-9646-4152-bcf6-c68055887d22/thumbnail/1200x675/d5f53dcc927168b5d8b8ab5a95984374/gettyimages-2280826527-1.jpg","source":"CBS Sports","date":"2026-08-01T00:06:35Z"},{"headline":"Sport - Cycling, Athletics, Snooker & Basketball","description":"Comprehensive coverage of UK and World sport, including athletics, swimming, snooker, cycling and more. Expert news and opinions from Express.co.uk.","link":"https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport","image":"https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/4/590x393/2232150_1.jpg","source":"Daily Express","date":"2026-08-01T00:00:00Z"},{"headline":"The Boxer Nobody Wanted, and the ₹35 Crore Brand India Almost Missed","description":"For three years, a farmer's daughter in Manipur hid her boxing gloves from her own father. What she couldn't hide, eventually, was a business case Indian sport hadn't built before.","link":"https://www.financialexpress.com/sports/sports-insights/the-boxer-nobody-wanted-and-the-35-crore-brand-india-almost-missed/4307539/","image":"https://images.financialexpressdigital.com/2026/07/Mary-Kom-Net-Worth-Money-Story.jpg","source":"The Financial Express","date":"2026-08-01T00:00:00Z"},{"headline":"Black Caps v Australia: Tom Latham’s chance at captaincy immortality in transtasman test series","description":"When the Black Caps take the field against Australia at the end of this year, Tom Latham has the chance to join one of the most elite clubs in the sport’s...","link":"https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/black-caps-v-australia-tom-lathams-chance-at-captaincy-immortality-in-trans-tasman-test-series/Y5PW3UVC6ZCDHPX53VKODRUJMA/","image":"https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/RKNTHQ5EURHOLK5ZT4OXKLF2PI.JPG?auth=786ef76eec5d07e1258aab66e7fd3a8dc3559968149862bad6a8cbee90206ad7&width=1200&height=675&quality=70&focal=600%2C398&smart=false","source":"The New Zealand Herald","date":"2026-07-31T23:01:00Z"},{"headline":"\"I wasn't even in a position to compete two days before\": Tejaswin Shankar after historic CWG Decathlon Bronze","description":"Shankar scripted history by winning the bronze medal in the decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first-ever Indian to secure a medal in the discipline at the prestigious multi-sport event.","link":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/i-wasnt-even-in-a-position-to-compete-two-days-before-tejaswin-shankar-after-historic-cwg-decathlon-bronze/","image":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/sortd-service/imaginary/v22-01/jpg/large/high?url=dGhldHJpYnVuZS1zb3J0ZC1wcm8tcHJvZC1zb3J0ZC9tZWRpYTQ4NzA5ZTEwLThkMzEtMTFmMS1iNmVmLTk1MTQwZTcyYzNlZi5qcGc=","source":"The Tribune","date":"2026-07-31T22:43:37Z"},{"headline":"\"I wasn't even in a position to compete two days before\": Tejaswin Shankar after historic CWG Decathlon Bronze","description":"Shankar scripted history by winning the bronze medal in the decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first-ever Indian to secure a medal in the discipline at the prestigious multi-sport event.","link":"https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/others/i-wasnt-even-in-a-position-to-compete-two-days-before-tejaswin-shankar-after-historic-cwg-decathlon-bronze20260801041310/","image":"https://d3lzcn6mbbadaf.cloudfront.net/media/details/__sized__/ANI-20260731224304-thumbnail-320x180-70.jpg","source":"ANI (Asian News International)","date":"2026-07-31T22:43:10Z"},{"headline":"Soccer-Infantino adviser quits as FIFA World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash","description":"A senior FIFA adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest over plans to sell a World Cup stake, calling it a \"bad deal for football\" and a threat to the sport's future.","link":"https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3958112-soccer-infantino-adviser-quits-as-fifa-world-cup-stake-plan-triggers-confederation-backlash","image":"https://www.devdiscourse.com/img?imageUrl=https://devdiscourse.blob.core.windows.net/devnews/21_07_2026_22_38_03_973502.jpg&width=920&format=jpeg","source":"Devdiscourse","date":"2026-07-31T21:49:33Z"},{"headline":"FIA Completes ‘Deal of the Century’ for FIA World and European Rally Championships","description":"Following FIA approval, Cosmobilis, a French automotive technology platform and Park Square Capital, a leading private credit investor, have acquired WRC Promoter GmbH. The landmark new deal will drive never before seen levels of investment into rally, transforming the sport, its governance, and the financial strength of the FIA. The new agreement will expand the global audience, enhance fan experience, and create new growth opportunities across both championships. FIA branding will be significantly increased across worldwide events and broadcasts. A new FIA Growth Fund will be established to support global rally development initiatives.","link":"https://www.cityam.com/fia-completes-deal-of-the-century-for-fia-world-and-european-rally-championships/","image":"https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260731290383/en/2865548/4/wrc_cosmobilis_justlogos_16x9_4.jpg.jpg","source":"City A.M.","date":"2026-07-31T21:49:00Z"},{"headline":"Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect","description":"At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, as a New Zealand ban on the sport comes into effect.","link":"https://www.europesays.com/3166076/","image":"https://www.europesays.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/https2F2Fmedia.zenfs_.com2Fen2Fbbc_us_articles_9952F94db78c84b11e793b41f8ed6fb9f449b.jpeg","source":"EUROPE SAYS","date":"2026-07-31T21:27:23Z"},{"headline":"European nations have won more than half of all World Cups. Now they’re threatening to boycott the next one","description":"UEFA nations have won 13 of 23 World Cups, but they're threatening a walkout after the sport's most profitable tournament yet.","link":"https://www.newsbreak.com/fortune-561435/4802749779666-european-nations-have-won-more-than-half-of-all-world-cups-now-they-re-threatening-to-boycott-the-next-one","image":"https://img.particlenews.com/img/id/0p3EQT_1DpMB8Am00","source":"NewsBreak","date":"2026-07-31T20:59:36Z"}]}