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FIFA Strengthens China Ties With New Sponsorship Deal

FIFA’s new, top-level sponsorship deal with Chinese corporation Wanda Group will make it easier for China to earn hosting rights to its first-ever World Cup, the company said Monday in a press release.

Menswear Brands Capitalize On Sweaty March Madness Coach

While many March Madness fans were busy turning University of Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller’s profuse sweating into a punchline on Thursday, up-and-coming menswear brands Mizzen and Main and Tommy John used the viral trend to launch impromptu marketing campaigns on social media.

President Obama Unveils 2016 March Madness Bracket

Obama has filled out a NCAA Tournament bracket on ESPN every year since he assumed office in 2009. He accurately selected the University of North Carolina Tarheels to win the tournament that year, but he hasn’t correctly chosen a winner since.

MLB Seeks Direct Pipeline for Cuban Players

Major League Baseball, which has become a central figure in the U.S.-Cuba thaw, is moving toward building a direct pipeline to the big leagues for Cuban players.