The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will unite 32 countries this summer. In reality, during most of their seasons, World Cup players represent clubs in over 40 countries.
Yes, but: Over 25% of players come from clubs in England and the U.S.
The number-one ranked U.S. women's national soccerteam will play its first game of the Women's World Cup on Friday, kicking off the quest to defend its world champion status.
Why it matters: The U.S. women's team has been dominant for decades — winning four World Cups and four Olympic gold medals — and the team is chasing an unprecedented third consecutive title.
There's no two ways about it: It's not a good time to be an National Football League running back.
Driving the news: The franchise tag deadline passed on Monday, and all three running backs who were tagged — Saquon Barkley (New York Giants), Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders) and Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys) — failed to agree to long-term contracts with their teams.
The Dan Snyder era — defined by lawsuits, chaos and mediocre football — is officially over.
Driving the news: During a special session on Thursday in Minneapolis, National Football League owners unanimously approved the Washington Commanders sale to a group led by private equity investor Josh Harris.
