A “string of organizational flaws during the visit of Pope Francis to Brazil that put him at risk and stranded thousands” has “deepened concern about the country's ability to host the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games” (REUTERS, 7/29).
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said that the league this week "will seek approval from the board of governors" for the sale of the Coyotes to Renaissance Sports & Entertainment (QMI AGENCY, 7/28).
Browns President Alec Scheiner today is holding a press conference to announce "major stadium improvements" at FirstEnergy Stadium (NEWSNET5.com, 7/28).
An announced crowd of 57,920 attended Sunday afternoon's U.S.-Panama CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Soldier Field. The U.S. defeated Panama 1-0 to win its fifth Gold Cup championship (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 7/29).
A capacity crowd of 3,500 on Sunday attended the first day of Bills training camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y. (BUFFALO NEWS, 7/29).
An announced crowd of 2,670 on Sunday night watched the Washington Kastles close out its third World TeamTennis championship at Kastles Stadium with a 25-12 win over the Springfield Lasers (WASHINGTON TIMES, 7/29).
