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Ben StraussJul 13, 2026, 08:00 AM ETCloseBen Strauss is a senior reporter focused on sports business.Multiple AuthorsThe legacy of this summer’s World Cup is not likely to be political interference or referee conspiracies that benefit Lionel Messi. It’s going to be hydration breaks.The three-minute breaks midway through each half, which FIFA mandated for every game at this year’s World Cup but are not yet ubiquitous throughout soccer, are likely to become a key topic in media rights negotiations going forward, according to interviews with more than a dozen media and soccer executives in the U.S. and overseas. Fox, which is…
The Senate returns Monday to a different landscape, with the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) top of mind. Graham, 71, died unexpectedly early Sunday, and preliminary reports point to an aortic dissection. By the afternoon, politicians in South Carolina and Washington were maneuvering to figure out his successor, both in the short term…
If you love both hip-hop and sports, you do not want to miss the 2026 ESPYS. Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah and De La Soul are all set to perform on the show, which will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on ABC. SNL star Marcello Hernández will host this year’s ceremony, which will also feature a performance by the Savannah Bananas, an exhibition barnstorming baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. As a member of Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah will…
The sudden demise of longtime United States Senator Lindsey Graham could impact the country’s politics and upend the US Congress’s balance of power ahead of midterm elections scheduled later this year.The 71-year old Republican Party politician was a close ally of President Donald Trump in the Senate, both on domestic and international matters, including the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSo how will his death impact Trump’s agenda? And what effect will it have on the Senate?Here’s what we know:What did Trump say on Graham’s death?On Saturday evening, shortly after returning from a business…
Jay-Z has played nights two and three of his massive three-night run at Yankee Stadium, and brought out huge names including Eminem, Rihanna, and Pharrell as special guests. The two dates came after the rapper kicked off the first show celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1996 album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ on Friday (July 11). That date was a family affair, with his wife Beyoncé joining him on ‘Can’t Knock the Hustle’ and their eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, taking to the piano for a rendition of ‘Feelin’ It’. Other guests on the opening night included Memphis Bleek, Jaz-O, Alicia Keys,…
July 13, 2026 8:47 am EDT Updated There are nine women’s matches at the UniCredit Iasi Open today, highlighted by No. 118-ranked Alina Charaeva against No. 114 Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.UniCredit Iasi Open key details Tournament: The UniCredit Iasi Open Round: Round of 32 Date: July 13 Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) Venue: Ciric Sport Base Location: Iaşi, Romania Court Surface: Clay Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. UniCredit Iasi Open schedule today Elena Pridankina vs. Georgina Garcia Perez, 4 a.m. ET (Qualification Final) Ilinca Dalina Amariei vs. Carmen Andreea Herea, 4 a.m. ET (Qualification Final) Elina Avanesyan vs. Irina Fetecau,…
In 1904, A. Piatt Andrew published an article in The Quarterly Journal of Economics titled “The End of the Mexican Dollar.” It saw, quite correctly, that a period of 300 years during which silver coins mined and minted in Mexico had been the currency of choice for much of the world was coming to an end. To understand this remarkable story, we need to understand the very nature of coins. Before coins were invented, humans had to barter: “I will give you six chickens for a sheep.” Small lumps of metal quickly became the currency of choice. Copper, silver and…
Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:TEAM) is among the undervalued software stocks to buy now. On July 8, KeyBanc trimmed the price target on Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:TEAM) to $115 from $130 and reiterated an Overweight rating. The firm has updated its model to better reflect the views of investors, management, and partners. The firm lowered its Cloud estimates for FY27, particularly due to softer migration and organic growth assumptions, despite higher data center projections. Overall, KeyBanc anticipates conservative FY27 guidance from management, while viewing this as a clearing event that enhances visibility of near-term trends. Monday.com (MNDY) PT Lowered to $125 by TD…
Sam Neill, best known for starring in the Jurassic Park franchise, died on July 13 at 78. The actor’s family shared the news on his official Instagram page early Monday morning. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia,” the family wrote in a statement. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest…
The operatives detained the suspects and seized 24 explosive-laden UAVs, the agency has said Russian security officers have thwarted a major plot by the Ukrainian intelligence agencies to smuggle AI-guided drones inside the country and use them to target a key defense industry enterprise and military airfields, the Federal Security Service (FSB) has said.The failed operation, which was “unprecedented in scale and the level of threat,” had been prepared by Ukrainian spies with the direct involvement of their Western handlers, the agency said in a statement on Monday.The FSB operatives were able to obtain information about plans by the Ukrainian…