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Kenyan Sabastian Sawe Shatters Marathon Record with Sub-Two-Hour London Win
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30. This historic achievement marks a breakthrough in athletics, surpassing previous records.
The victory was confirmed yesterday in the British capital.
FIFA Plans Major Prize Money Increase for 2026 World Cup's 48 Teams
FIFA is negotiating with national associations to boost prize money for all 48 teams in the expanded 2026 World Cup. This follows discussions with football's global governing body to reward participants more substantially.
The increase aims to support broader participation in the tournament.
Alex Cora Linked to Phillies Amid Pressure on Manager Rob Thomson
Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start, with rumors linking him to the Philadelphia Phillies. Pressure mounts on current Phillies manager Rob Thomson as Bob Nightengale connects Cora to the job.
Triple-A manager Chad Tracy now serves as Red Sox interim.
Haslam Sports Group Expands with $205M NWSL Columbus Team Purchase
Jimmy and Dee Haslam agreed to buy an NWSL team in Columbus for $205M, launching in 2028. This adds to their portfolio including Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew, and Milwaukee Bucks.
The group is rapidly building a powerful sports presence.
Hsieh Su-wei Advances to Madrid Open Women's Doubles Second Round
Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei and partner Sofia Kenin defeated Tereza Mihalikova and Olivia Nicholls 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday. The seventh seeds advanced in 1 hour 13 minutes on clay at the Madrid Open.
Hsieh continues her strong doubles play internationally.
Badminton World Federation Adopts New 15-Point Scoring from 2027
BWF members voted at their AGM in Denmark to switch to a 3x15 scoring system starting January next year. Players now need 15 points to win a game, with matches best of three.
The change aims to make matches faster and more exciting.
George Pittar Claims First WSL Win at Margaret River Pro
Australian George Pittar won his first World Surf League championship tour event by capitalizing on Gabriel Medina's mistake in the final. Veteran Lakey Peterson secured her second Margaret River title over Luana Silva.
Peterson now ties for first in the women's rankings.
Extended Highlights from 2026 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Cycling Classic
NBC Sports released extended highlights of the 2026 Liège-Bastogne-Liège race in Belgium. The event featured top cyclists in one of cycling's Monuments.
Coverage includes key moments from the prestigious Ardennes classic.
Chelsea Faces Fan Protests and Coach Firing Amid Ownership Turmoil
Chelsea fans protested ownership last week, leading to coach Liam Rosenior's firing after 106 days. Co-owner Behdad Eghbali emphasized commitment to success amid PR challenges.
The club grapples with significant fan relations issues.
Jose Feliciano Nears Record $3.9B Deal for San Diego Padres
Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are close to a US$3.9 billion acquisition of the San Diego Padres. The deal would set a record in MLB franchise sales.
Feliciano's group aims to invest heavily in the team.
Mike Vrabel's PR Miscues Highlighted in Sports Business Forum
Sports Business Journal discusses Mike Vrabel's recent public relations challenges. The forum also covers lessons from SBJ’s Champions event.
Industry reflections emphasize strategic media handling.