Sports

Sponsors, UEFA Increase Pressure on FIFA

FIFA, reeling from the arrest of several high-ranking officials, is getting a heavy dose of criticism from major sponsors and soccer's European governing body, the UEFA. FIFA scrambled to assure the soccer world that its annual congress will kick off Friday as planned. At the meeting, FIFA members will vote whether to give Sepp Blatter a fifth term as president.

Swiss to Investigate World Cup Bids After FIFA Arrests

Seven top FIFA officials were arrested Wednesday on U.S. corruption charges, and prosecutors in Switzerland subsequently opened an investigation into controversial World Cup bids that were awarded to Russia and Qatar.

Meet Tom Brady's First Line of Defense

Tom Brady is fighting his 'Deflategate' suspension, and he has one of the NFL’s fiercest rivals on his side. Jeffrey Kessler, the go-to lawyer for players in hot water, has been a major headache for Commissioner Roger Goodell.

MLB, ESPN Bank on Daily Fantasy Sports

As more TV content vies for America's attention, even industry heavyweights like Major League Baseball and ESPN can’t take their audiences for granted. That’s where daily fantasy sports come into play.

Mayweather-Pacquiao Tickets Finally Go on Sale

With just over a week left before the May 2 fight, tickets to see the highly anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are going on sale Thursday.

TrackingPoint Sees Growing Demand for Precision-Guided Rifles

TrackingPoint, the creator of the precision-guided firearm, is aiming to put its rifles in the hands of more hunters and target shooters. While the company continues to make their pitch to military and law enforcement, the technology has opened up a new market in consumer firearms.

Hitting into the Future

Baseball, commonly referred to as “America’s national pastime,” is taking a step into the future with a brand new machine, HitTrax. The game’s first and only virtual simulator is redefining the way baseball players are evaluated by combining analytics and real-time feedback.

Go Daddy on Puppy Ad Controversy: 'This was Not a Stunt'

Year after year, Internet domain company GoDaddy.com has attracted audiences -- and controversy -- with its racy Super Bowl spots. This year, the company has drummed up even more drama with a controversial puppy-themed ad that was pulled offline after animal rescue groups flipped out over its controversial message. 

Will 'Deflategate' Threaten the NFL's Image?

The latest controversy in the NFL is 'Deflategate' -- accusations that the Patriots took air out of the footballs they used in their 45-7 win in the AFC Championship. But the issue is unlikely to inflict permanent damage on the parties involved.