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‘Temporary agreement’ in place since Football Association safeguarding investigation began three years agoDavid Sullivan has faced restrictions on his contact with West Ham’s women’s and youth teams since 2023 because of a safeguarding investigation.The Football Association began an inquiry three years ago after receiving a complaint, which the Guardian understands involves an allegation of sexual misconduct unrelated to football. Continue reading...

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 participating nations, ranging from small debutants like Curacao to co-hosts USA. • The tournament highlights a diverse array of countries, with a specific focus on the population disparity between the smallest and largest competing nations. • In India, the event will be broadcast via Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network across four channels (Unite8 Sports 1, 1 HD, 2, and 2 HD).

• A team sponsored by North Carolina State University and supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) won the inaugural Presidential AI Challenge. • The competition engaged K-12 students, educators, and mentors nationwide to create innovative AI solutions addressing real-world community problems. • This initiative highlights the problem-solving potential of the next generation and promotes the development of future AI leaders across the U.S.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—marking the first time the tournament is shared by three host countries. • The competition will follow a traditional structure consisting of an initial group stage followed by a series of knockout rounds, culminating in a final championship match. • As one of the world's most-watched sporting events, the tournament is significant for its massive global viewership and its role in producing iconic sporting moments.

• The Athletic has released a ranking and preview of the teams competing in the 2026 World Cup, analyzing potential favorites and outsiders. • Ivory Coast is highlighted as a team to watch after remaining unbeaten in qualifying, with the goal of advancing past the group stage for the first time. • RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is identified as one of the tournament's most exciting young players and a likely target for summer transfers.

• Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the Indian U-18 men's and women's hockey teams at the SAI Head Office on Monday following their success at the Asia Cup. • The men's team, captained by Ketan Kushwaha, won the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 title by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final held in Kakamigahara. • The women's team, led by Sweety Kujur, earned a bronze medal after securing a 3-0 victory over Korea.

David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceedsAnthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is “full-steam ahead” after the Greens renewed calls to cancel the nuclear-powered submarines deal, which the minor party warned could draw Australia into a potential US war with China.Debate over the security pact has resurfaced after the announcement that Australia would buy secondhand Virginia-class submarines from the US, rather than a mix of old and new vessels. Continue reading...