USA Track Stars Deflect to Other Nations

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Torrie Lewis broke an Australian national record at the TIPOS P-T-S Meeting, holding off Elaine Thompson-Herah for the win. Watch her record-breaking run below.

Spain earned $50 million for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but reported estimates suggest the IRS could tax up to $44 million of that prize because matches were played in the United States. Unlike the previous four World Cups, where hosts granted FIFA broad tax exemptions, the 2026 host has not yet offered the same blanket relief.

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