Shiho Kuwaki wins AIG Women's Open in playoff
Shiho Kuwaki defeated Esther Henseleit in a playoff to win the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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UEFA Says FIFA Leadership Has Lost Its Confidence After World Cup Plan Reversal
UEFA demanded a fundamental review of FIFA governance after Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposal to sell stakes in a company controlling World Cup commercial rights.
FIFA Drops $20 Billion World Cup Private-Investment Plan After Opposition
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a proposal to place commercial rights, chiefly tied to the World Cup, in a $20 billion company backed by private investment.
Leeds Rout Toulouse as Wigan Beat Leigh in Super League
Leeds Rhinos beat Toulouse Olympique 46-0 while Wigan Warriors defeated Leigh Leopards 20-8, keeping Wigan two points behind the league leaders.
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, the World Cup-winning Italy defender who spent his entire 20-year club career with AC Milan, has died at 66.
FA raises minimum ban for discriminatory conduct to 10 matches
England’s Football Association will raise the standard minimum ban for discriminatory conduct from six to 10 matches when the new season begins.
Premier League clubs back proposed £1.5bn funding package for EFL
Premier League clubs unanimously approved a proposed 10-year package providing an extra £1.5 billion to EFL teams, but the EFL board must still review the terms.
UEFA Members Back FIFA Tournament Boycott if World Cup Stake Sale Proceeds
All 55 UEFA associations have reportedly backed a conditional boycott of FIFA competitions if a proposed sale of stakes in World Cup-related operations is approved.