The archive of all headlines from May 28, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Officials would not comment on whether they were investigating Sepp Blatter, the FIFA president, widely regarded as the most powerful person in sports.
Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into the world's most popular sport. $150 million in bribes alleged
The indictments of 14 soccer figures allege decades of corruption, including a $10 million bribe to award the 2010 World Cup to South Africa and envelopes stuffed with cash to buy votes in a FIFA election.
Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into the world's most popular sport. FIFA corruption probe: 14 charged, and that number may grow
Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into soccer, the world's most popular sport. FIFA corruption probe: 14 charged, and that number may grow
Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into soccer, the world's most popular sport. L.A. Now Arrest made in downtown Da Vinci complex arson case, sources say
Officials would not comment on whether they were investigating Sepp Blatter, the FIFA president, widely regarded as the most powerful person in sports.
Using multiple inside informants and sophisticated financial tracking techniques, federal prosecutors have presented a powerful indictment that may reach even higher into soccer, the world's most popular sport. L.A. Now Man, 56, arrested in connection to downtown Da Vinci arson, officials say
The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex. Nation FIFA case is expected to go deeper
The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex.
American officials announced a sweeping indictment against 14 FIFA officials and marketing executives who they said had corrupted soccer through two decades of shadowy dealing and $150 million in bribes.
After a day of police raids and high-profile arrests that staggered the world of soccer, prosecutors in the U.S. and Switzerland say their probe into corruption at the sport's highest levels has only begun. CALIFORNIA Clumps of tar close beach from El Segundo to Redondo
After a day of police raids and high-profile arrests that staggered the world of soccer, prosecutors in the U.S. and Switzerland say their probe into corruption at the sport's highest levels has only begun. CALIFORNIA 'Tar patties' close nine miles of beach from El Segundo to Redondo
Sponsors including Visa express grave disappointment after arrests of officials, while Diego Maradona and English FA chairman Greg Dyke say Sepp Blatter must go
As the longtime president of soccer’s governing body, Sepp Blatter has been praised for extending the sport’s reach to less developed nations but has also been widely criticized as tone-deaf and dictatorial.
FIFA Corruption Scandal
FIFA Corruption Scandal
Dogged for years by suspicions of corruption, the governing body for the world's most popular sport is now in the center of a sprawling, spiraling scandal. CALIFORNIA 'Tar patties' close nine miles of beach from El Segundo to Redondo
Dogged for years by suspicions of corruption, the governing body for the world's most popular sport is now at the center of a sprawling, spiraling scandal. CALIFORNIA 'Tar patties' close nine miles of beach from El Segundo to Redondo
The slowdown — driven by tougher security and trends in Latin America — changes the dynamic of the border-security debate, an emerging flash point in the 2016 campaign.
The inspector general’s report undermines the Beltway consensus that expiring portions of Patriot Act are crucial counter-terrorism tools
The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex. Soccer FIFA corruption probe extends far beyond the average sports scandal
Washington’s negotiations with Cuba are one part of a two-track policy. There is a major US build-up in Latin America, with increasing reliance on ‘military platforms’, designed to launch military interventions in strategic countries.
The anti-terrorism division takes Dawud Abdulwali, 56, into custody. He is held on $1-million bail in the blaze that consumed a seven-story building under construction in the Da Vinci complex. Soccer FIFA scandal dwarfs others in sports world
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. L.A. Now LAPD arrests suspect in massive downtown apartment arson
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Autos California could soon legalize motorcycle lane-splitting
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. L.A. Now Calif. Science Center wins last remaining space shuttle fuel tank
Sepp Blatter, the president of global soccer’s governing body, led an emergency meeting on Thursday after American indictments were handed down for FIFA officials linked to graft.
The inspector general’s report undermines the Beltway consensus that expiring portions of Patriot Act are crucial counter-terrorism tools
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. L.A. Now NASA gives California Science Center museum last remaining space shuttle fuel tank
Sponsors including Visa express grave disappointment after arrests of officials, while Diego Maradona and English FA chairman Greg Dyke say Sepp Blatter must go
The slowdown — driven by tougher security and trends in Latin America — changes the dynamic of the border-security debate, an emerging flash point in the 2016 campaign.
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Soccer FIFA scandal dwarfs others in sports world
After crisis meetings at Fifa HQ president resists calls to step down and Uefa decides to back his challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Autos California could soon legalize motorcycle lane-splitting
President of football’s world governing body resists call to quit from Uefa president who is ‘disgusted’ by scandal gripping the organisation
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Europe FIFA corruption probe: President Sepp Blatter faces calls to resign
The vote is expected to re-elect Sepp Blatter as president of global soccer’s governing body, although Michel Platini, Europe’s top soccer official, said most countries in his federation would support a challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.
A vote Friday is expected to re-elect Sepp Blatter as president of global soccer’s governing body, although Michel Platini, Europe’s top soccer official, said most countries in his federation would support a challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.
The latest news and updates on the crisis at Fifa, where Sepp Blatter is under increasing pressure to step down
A vote Friday is expected to re-elect Sepp Blatter as president of global soccer’s governing body, although Michel Platini, Europe’s top soccer official, said most countries in his federation would support a challenger, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein.
Despite a call for his resignation and a worldwide probe that is roiling soccer, FIFA president Sepp Blatter is expected to extend his 17-year stewardship of the sport in Friday’s vote.
Floods in Texas and cooler weather in Southern California suggest an El Niño is gaining strength. Experts say it could signal the beginning of the end of the drought. Europe FIFA president Sepp Blatter faces calls to resign
President of football’s world governing body resists call to quit from Uefa president who is ‘disgusted’ by scandal gripping the organisation
Sepp Blatter, who is seeking a fifth term as FIFA president and is expected to be re-elected in a vote Friday, made his first public comments since a corruption scandal shook his organization this week.
In his first comments since the indictment, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the charges bring “shame and humiliation” to soccer, and called on the organization to aggressively root out corruption.
‘I can’t monitor everyone all of the time,’ says president of football’s world governing body
In his first comments since the indictment, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the charges bring “shame and humiliation” to soccer, and called on the organization to root out corruption.
‘I can’t monitor everyone all the time,’ says president of football’s world governing body
‘I can’t monitor everyone all the time,’ says president of football’s world governing body
President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, acknowledging corruption charges but saying he ‘can’t monitor everyone all of the time’
President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, while North American football federation dismisses president
President makes first public appearance since scandal broke, while North American football federation dismisses executives
At least 26 people are being treated for potential exposure to deadly anthrax after an Army bio-defense facility in Utah mistakenly sent live samples to private and military laboratories in as many as nine states, officials say. CALIFORNIA Hopes rise for a strong El Niño to ease drought
In his first comments since the indictment, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the charges bring “shame and humiliation” to soccer and called on the organization to root out corruption.
At least 26 people are being treated for potential exposure to the deadly spores after a bio-defense facility in Utah mistakenly sent live samples to private and military laboratories. CALIFORNIA Hopes rise for a strong El Niño to ease drought
At least 26 people are being treated for potential exposure to the deadly spores after a bio-defense facility in Utah mistakenly sent live samples to private and military laboratories. Autos Lane-splitting bill moves closer to becoming law
California would be the first state to officially legalize the practice, which is already widely tolerated by state law enforcement officials. The bill will now go to the Senate. Nation 26 people treated after Army's accidental anthrax shipments