$4.2 billion
Proposed value of a sale of 20% of World Cup rights by FIFA to investors proposed by controversial President Gianni Infantino
Why It Matters:
Dozens of national teams have threatened an immediate boycott of all FIFA events until the proposal is killed.
Source: cnbc.com
1.7 miles
Length of the DC Indy car race track, which includes 7 turns. The race will take place on August 22nd and is 125 laps.
Why It Matters:
While some have raised concerns about disruption, this race will be true to John Adams’ call for America’s birthday to be celebrated “with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations.”
Source: freedom250gp.com
AZ-1
Congressional district where two former New York Jet employees are running: kicker Jay Feely, and sideline doc Amish Shah.
Why It Matters:
Finally (some) Jets will be in a consequential contest in November.
Source: espn.com