UEFA says European national teams will boycott FIFA competitions unless FIFA abandons a plan to sell a minority stake in the commercial side of the World Cup and other tournaments. FIFA says the proposed $20 billion company would help fund global soccer development while leaving governance in its hands.
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Mia Bieniemy, wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has been moved out of intensive care after a shooting at the couple’s Virginia home. Their son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, faces felony charges in the case.
FIFA wants to create a new company to manage World Cup commercial rights and sell minority stakes to private investors. UEFA and Concacaf criticized the proposal, citing transparency and governance concerns.
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, 27, has been charged in the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, in Ashburn, Virginia, authorities said. Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds and was in stable condition Monday.
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave days before preseason camp. The school did not give a reason, while ESPN reported the move stems from a human resources complaint by a former UNC front office employee.
Daniel Ogama Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported after ICE cited a 2016 visa overstay and arrests in Indiana. Supporters and former attorneys have said his legal problems were tied to mental illness and possible brain trauma from contact sports.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Sheriff’s records say he was stopped on I-43, booked and released, with a court appearance set for Sept. 21.
LeBron James has agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, pairing him with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown. James said he considered retirement but still wants to compete for another championship.