Soccer's governing body FIFA is to consider expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the centenary of the sport's marquee event, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

FIFA will consider making the 2030 World Cup the largest tournament in event history. FIFA's governing council has acknowledged a proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams in 2030 as a celebration of the organization's 100th anniversary,

Football's governing body FIFA will review a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the centenary of the sport's marquee event.

NFL free agency is set to kick off on March 12, when the new league year begins. All 32 teams will be looking to bolster their rosters by signing free agents to new deals. More news: Chiefs Send All-Pro Guard Joe Thuney to Bears in Blockbuster Trade The good news is the NFL raised the salary cap to $279.

The NFL’s “legal tampering” period begins Monday, with free agency formally kicking off on Wednesday. As we know by now, deals should begin to flood in on Monday, with the official Wednesday kickoff more of a suggestion rule.

The Chicago Bears signed veteran defensive back Josh Blackwell to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears are rewarding some of their own before the free agency action kicks off next week by bringing back a few core special teamers. The Bears have agreed to a 2-year deal worth up to $6 million with defensive back Josh Blackwell,