Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter "has emerged as the leading target in a widening criminal scandal investigation underway." Sources said that Blatter "has become the latest top subject" of the U.S. "criminal probe." A source said, "He's a target. He has been for a while" (L.A. TIMES, 6/3). Sources close to Blatter said that the "promise from U.S. investigators that more indictments would follow and reading the scale and magnitude of the case being built up" against him was key to his surprising resignation. In particular, his daughter Corinne "is believed to have encouraged him to stand down" (GUARDIAN, 6/3). Corinne Blatter: "This decision has nothing to do with the accusations that are currently circulating. In the end it was simply a matter of it wearing him down. That was extremely painful for me" (LONDON TIMES, 6/3).

UEFA has canceled a meeting this weekend in Berlin “where member federations were to discuss ways of opposing a Sepp Blatter-led FIFA.” UEFA President Michel Platini, referring to the U.S. probe into corruption in world soccer, said, “Considering new information is revealed every day, I believe it is wiser to take time to assess the situation” (AP, 6/2).

Meanwhile, Interpol today “added six men with ties to FIFA to its most wanted list.” The int’l police group issued an alert for former FIFA execs Jack Warner and Nicolas Leoz on “charges including racketeering and corruption.” Business execs Alejandro Burzaco, Hugo Jinkis, Mariano Jinkis and Jose Margulies were also listed (AP, 6/3).

Qatari stocks today hit a six-week low following Blatter’s resignation, “which sparked fears that Qatar could miss out on hosting” the ’22 World Cup (CNBC.com, 6/3).

London Times, A1, “Blatter Walks And Leaves World Cup In Meltdown”…Gulf News, A1 right rail, “Blatter Quits As FIFA Boss”…Khaleej Times, above the fold, “Blatter Finally Gives Himself The Red Card”…Johannesburg Business Day, above the fold, “Once Mighty Sepp Blatter Calls It Quits As Scandal Engulfs FIFA” …Wall Street Journal Asia, above the fold, “Sepp Blatter To Resign As FIFA President” ... Buenos Aires Herald, top rail, “The Final Whistle For Blatter”

The Washington Post describes how investigative journalist Andrew Jennings, a "curmudgeonly old reporter," exposed much of the corruption at FIFA.

Last night’s national news broadcasts all aired reports on Blatter's resignation. CBS’ “Evening News” teased their report in the opening segment from CBS’ Mark Phillips with the headline, “Resigns.” ABC’s “World News” and NBC’s “Nightly News” aired short reports from the show’s anchors. “CBS This Morning” aired a similar report from Phillips, which appeared on their national news segment and included comments from the Financial Times' Matthew Garrahan. NBCSN’s Roger Bennett appeared in the second hour of the broadcast live in-studio. ABC’s “GMA” aired a short news brief on Blatter, with both reports from ABC and CBS appearing in the first 15 minutes of the broadcasts. NBC’s “Today” did not air a report on Blatter or FIFA in the first two hours.

NBC Sports Group today is expected to announce a TV rights deal with NYRA to continue carrying the Belmont Stakes "through at least 2020." Financial details were not disclosed. NBC "has been seeking to secure the long-term rights to all three Triple Crown races." The net in '14 signed a 10-year deal to carry the Kentucky Derby through '25. Only the Preakness Stakes "remains to be signed to a long-term renewal" (N.Y. TIMES, 6/3).

Gatorade today is launching a marketing campaign entitled “Sweat with the Best,” which allows fans to win sports experiences with athletes and teams using access codes found under the caps of specially marked bottles. The experiences range from breaking down film with Broncos QB Peyton Manning to working out with Texans DE J.J. Watt or skating with Blackhawks RW Patrick Kane. Manning, tennis player Serena Williams, Heat G Dwyane Wade, Nationals RF Bryce Harper and NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson will promote the effort with a series of five TV ads from TBWA\Chiat\Day, L.A., that begin airing today.

Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson's competency trial continues today in New Orleans, where his granddaughter Rita LeBlanc is "expected to continue her testimony." Yesterday's proceedings involved "nearly seven hours" of LeBlanc and her mother Renee Benson on the witness stand. The day "marked a more personal tone in the family's battle for control over Benson's estate." Randy Smith, Renee and Rita's lawyer, said the mood in the courtroom was "somber" (New Orleans TIMES-PICAYUNE, 6/3).

Miller Lite today announced a multiyear sponsorship deal to become the official beer of MLB in Canada. Activation will ramp up ahead of the '15 All-Star Game in Cincinnati (SABMiller Canada). This comes after SABMiller in April "officially took over operations of its brands – such as Miller Genuine Draft and Miller Lite – in Canada." The MGD brand last week "became the official beer" of the NBA in Canada (THEGLOBEANDMAIL.com, 6/3).

San Diego officials and the Chargers yesterday afternoon "wrapped up their first negotiating session for a proposal for a new stadium," meeting for "more than an hour in a downtown office building and releasing no details." Chargers Chair Dean Spanos after the session noted it was "just the first meeting." The "starting point for the talks was expected to be a stadium financing plan proposed May 18" by the city's stadium task force. The plan features a $1.4B "menu of financing options" to pay for a Mission Valley venue estimated to cost $1.1B (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 6/3).

NFL Cardinals President Michael Bidwill appears on the cover of the June issue of “So Scottsdale!” magazine. In the profile, Bidwill says Univ. of Phoenix Stadium was the “cornerstone for our success” (SOSCOTTSDALE.com, 6/ '15 issue).

All-session seats and single-game reserved seats for this weekend’s Texas A&M-TCU baseball super regional in Fort Worth sold out yesterday “hours after they were put on sale” (AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 6/3).

Fuddruckers has reached a three-year deal to become the official hamburger of the Texans (Fuddruckers).

Utah State today will formally introduce Troy Hartwell as its new AD during a press conference at Wayne Estes Center. Hartwell, who previously served as Troy AD, “will begin his duties in mid-July” (SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, 6/3).

“Nothing surprises me in college athletics or higher education for that matter, but this is one of the more interesting chapters I’ve experienced” – Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky, on member school UAB taking steps to reinstate football (AL.com, 6/2).

“I speak to [A’s Owner Lew Wolff] probably more than any other individual owner because I am very concerned about the situation in Oakland and I’m concerned about the pace at which this is moving forward” – MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, on a new A’s ballpark being a priority (S.F. CHRONICLE, 6/3).

“I’m not for or against the Olympics. I’m pro-Olympics, who isn’t? I’m also pro-puppy dogs and little children. But, all that said, it’s a money thing. … I’ll wait to see the real numbers” – U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), on wanting to see the taxpayers' obligation before backing the Boston 2024 bid (BOSTON HERALD, 6/3).

Last night’s 12:00am ET edition of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” led with Dodgers-Rockies, followed by White Sox-Rangers and A’s-Tigers. ESPN aired French Open highlights 22 minutes into their broadcast. ESPN aired extensive coverage throughout the day on Sepp Blatter's resignation, but did not report on it during their one-hour telecast. The 11:00pm ET edition of FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Blatter’s resignation and the future of FIFA, followed by Vikings RB Adrian Peterson appearing at OTAs and White Sox-Rangers. FS1 aired French Open highlights 49 minutes into their broadcast.

ESPN’s “Olbermann” did not air last night.

The TAMPA BAY TIMES notes it "must be cool" to be Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik. The franchise is "estimated to be worth more than what he paid for it and, best of all, it is about to play for the Stanley Cup."

The New Orleans TIMES-PICAYUNE reports CFP Exec Dir Bill Hancock's book, "Riding The Blue Moth," has "made a comeback." Originally published in '05, it describes "Hancock's introspective 36-day coast-to-coast bike ride he took just months after his son's death."

Also:

• Should banks be held accountable for role in FIFA corruption scandal?
• Big 12 has taken wrong route in effort to enhance football gameday.
• Redskins could take some pointers from fan experience at Nationals Park.
• An open letter to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey as he takes the reins.
• New Orleans sports in midst of boom 10 years after Hurricane Katrina.

Last week I was wondering not if Blatter would go, but why he would want to stay. Resignation comfortably the best of diminishing options

— Paul Kelso (@pkelso) June 3, 2015

Neil Everett has turned SportsCenter from bad to brutal. No exaggeration: He comes to the screen, I turn it off. The worst in show's history

— jeffpearlman (@jeffpearlman) June 3, 2015

It's a great day for hockey...in Tampa.

— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) June 3, 2015

The Goo Goo Dolls are doing a post-race concert after the Belmont. If you didn't already have your tickets, I mean...

— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) June 3, 2015

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is hosting Hawks Day, an appreciation rally for the team's '14-15 season, at City Hall. Among those in attendance will be Hawks CEO Steve Koonin as well as players and coaches.

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Infamous.”

“Born in Illinois of Huguenot ancestry, he was executed in June 1882, a year after his heinous act.”

Scripp's National Spelling Bee co-champions Vanya Shivashankar and Gokul Venkatachalam appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last night, with host Jimmy Kimmel noting “we don’t invite them to congratulate them, we invite them to be shellacked by me.” Kimmel: “For the second year in a row, the Spelling Bee this year ended in a tie, which means I now have two little spirits to crush.” The two co-champions “won the competition by spelling each other’s names correctly” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 6/2).

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon said, “Donald Trump is set to make his announcement on whether or not he will run for president on June 16th. I mean, seriously? At this point, Donald Trump announcing he's running for president is like soccer's World Cup. It happens every four years and no one in America cares. Speaking of soccer, there's a pretty big story about FIFA today.” The broadcast aired a CNN report on Sepp Blatter's resignation, with Fallon saying, “Now Sepp Blatter will go back to sounding like a disease you look up on WebMD. ‘Thank God, I thought I had sepp blatter.’ The 79-year-old FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced that he is resigning less than a week after the organization was rocked by a corruption scandal. So if you only learned one thing from all this, it's that you can never trust a 79-year-old blatter” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 6/2).

“Who was Charles Guiteau?”

Guiteau was executed after being convicted of assassinating President James A. Garfield in 1881.