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Gov. Laura Kelly declared a three-county state of emergency to prepare for the 2026 World Cup; the Kansas House approved a 15-day extension, but the Senate has not voted, raising questions about the breadth of executive authority. Without extension, the emergency expires soon, potentially complicating access to coordinated state resources for handling visitors and events.
MLS kicks off the 2026 season amid World Cup momentum in North America, with every match on Apple TV, a record-opening weekend (Inter Miami CF vs LAFC), the April 4 Miami Freedom Park opening, and milestones like the All-Star Game, Leagues Cup, and a December MLS Cup Playoffs finale, with a World Cup pause in late May.
A planned World Cup fan fest at Liberty State Park was canceled four months before kickoff; New Jersey will instead spend $5 million to expand fan experiences across 21 counties, with ticket buyers refunded. The initiative, led by the NJ Economic Development Authority and the NY/NJ Host Committee, aims to bring World Cup activities to communities and support local small businesses and nonprofits.
The piece questions whether MLS will see a genuine World Cup bump in 2026, noting mixed past evidence of attendance and viewership impacts, and arguing that any boost may be modest; MLS is pursuing a large, league-wide marketing push and heavy Apple TV exposure to capitalize on the US-hosted World Cup, but experts caution the effect is unlikely to dramatically alter the league's trajectory.
An opinion piece arguing Americans can support Team USA and its athletes without endorsing President Trump’s authoritarianism, noting how autocrats have long used sports for propaganda. It highlights a State Department sports diplomacy Playbook and offers practical ideas for fans: cheer athletes who speak out, back democratic allies, and mock the tyrant—connecting home protests to stadium messages with historical precedents.
Lindsey Vonn completed her first training run since rupturing her left ACL, finishing a 100-second descent in Cortina without issue and signaling cautious optimism as she eyeing a potential medal this weekend, aided by extensive therapy and a knee brace.
Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, on loan at Girona, faces a likely 3-4 month thigh injury that could jeopardize his selection for Germany's 2026 World Cup squad, with further medical tests and discussions about his next move, including a possible return to Barcelona.
Lindsey Vonn withdrew from Saturday’s World Cup super-G in Crans-Montana after Friday’s downhill crash, leaving her Olympic status uncertain; the 41-year-old says she’s 'doing my best' as she trains for Cortina d’Ampezzo events beginning February 8, including downhill, team events, and the upcoming super-G.
As the World Cup comes to the U.S., observers will see how America's aging infrastructure lags behind peers—highlighted by stalled Hudson River rail tunnels and aging transit hubs—amid funding cuts and political fighting. The ASCE has rated the nation’s infrastructure a C and warns sustained investment is needed, contrasting US projects with faster progress abroad.
Lindsey Vonn crashed in the final World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana, injuring her left knee and requiring an airlift to a hospital as heavy snow and poor visibility led to the race being canceled; she had led at the first checkpoint before the fall, and the incident comes a week before Milano Cortina 2026, where she’s slated to compete in downhill, super-G and the team event.
Lindsey Vonn crashed during a World Cup downhill, limped away with weight off her left knee as the race was canceled after multiple crashes; the 41-year-old veteran, who had returned last season from knee replacement, had been leading the season and was aiming to compete in Milan-Cortina—downhill on Feb. 8 plus the super-G and team event—when the Games begin a week later.
Lindsey Vonn crashed in Crans-Montana's World Cup downhill, limping off with a left knee injury as the race was halted after several crashes; the incident comes a week before the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where she plans to compete in downhill, super-G and the team event in her titanium-implant comeback.
International officials and lawmakers debate boycotting the U.S.-hosted World Cup over immigration crackdowns, visa delays, and safety concerns, with FIFA silent on action and organizers worried that attendance and travel plans could be affected.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorsed a proposed fan boycott of the U.S.-hosted World Cup, echoing Mark Pieth’s remarks and criticizing the Trump era’s policies, as international soccer figures question the United States’ suitability as a World Cup host ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Mikaela Shiffrin won the final World Cup slalom before the Olympics in Spindleruv Mlyn, earning a record ninth discipline title for the season and finishing ahead of Camille Rast and Emma Aicher.