The Liberian soccer association has asked FIFA to “reschedule visits by top officials,” including President Sepp Blatter, planned for August and September due to the recent Ebola outbreak (AP, 7/31).
Ohio state Rep. Bill Patmon is planning to sponsor legislation to “create the ‘LeBron James Witness 2.0’ license plate” (COLUMBUS DISPATCH, 8/1).
Del Mar track officials have suspended turf racing for the weekend after “another horse was injured while racing on the new turf course.” It is the second time in the 11-day meet “the track has suspended turf racing” (L.A. TIMES, 8/1).
The College Football HOF in Atlanta, which is slated to open later this month, today “will put tickets on sale to the public.” Ticket prices range from $16.99-19.99 (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 8/1).
Comedian Godfrey will host “MSG Countdown,” a 10-episode series recapping “unforgettable moments from the last 40 years of Garden history involving the Knicks and Rangers.” The series debuts Monday (N.Y. POST, 8/1).
ATP/WTA Western & Southern Open officials announced that the tournament’s Championship Sunday has sold out, “as has the Saturday evening session featuring the second half of the semifinals” (CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, 8/1).
