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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

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FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency. World soccer's governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the turbulence caused by Infantino's controversial plans, with calls for him to step down. In a statement, FIFA said Secretary-General Mattias Grafström and members of the management board in attendance in Rabat had given their support to the embattled president. Referring ...

Division II panel votes to approve the contentious age-based eligibility model adopted in Division I

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA Division II will move to the age-based eligibility model that has prompted athlete lawsuits across the country since it was adopted in Division I. The Division II executive board voted Tuesday to have athletes' eligibility to begin upon initial full-time enrollment or the regular academic year immediately following the athlete's 19th birthday, whichever occurs earlier. Athletes will be allowed five seasons of competition over five years. Previously, Division II athletes were allowed four seasons of competition to be completed within their first 10 semesters ...

Garnet Garage wraps up Twilight season with first-place finish

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HOUGHTON — The 2026 Twilight League regular season wrapped up Tuesday with Garnet Garage downing Houghton Building Supply/Stanton with an 8-7 win. With that win, Garnet Garage clinched the top spot in the five-team league with a 9-3 finish. Houghton Building Supply ended the season 5-7 ...

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

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NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The young stars will be joined by Olympic medalists A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum. Rhyne Howard and Aliyah Boston will also be making their World Cup debuts to round out the team. "I'm so excited to announce the 2026 USA Basketball Women's National Team," USA Basketball national ...