Mitchell G. Patton

When the United States men's team takes on England in the World Cup in Qatar later on Friday, one thing will be missing: medieval knights.Soccer's governing body FIFA has told English soccer fans to ditch the chain mail, shields and imitation swords or miss the match, according to the Times of London. “Crusader costumes in the Arab context can be offensive against Muslims. That is why the anti-discrimination colleagues asked the fans to put things on backwards or change their clothes," a FIFA official was quoted as saying by the newspaper.FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The…

A handful of creators are in Qatar, or will be heading there in the coming weeks, to help capture the best moments of the 2022 World Cup. YouTube has beaten 11 creators to produce short films that document their experiences in the international sporting event. The platform said in a blog post. posted on monday Those match highlights will also appear on the official YouTube channel of FIFA, soccer's international governing body.This year's World Cup, which has been mired in controversy, kicked off on Sunday. The competition will run until December 18.Here's a look at the influencers providing updates to…

Black Friday is here and we're seeing some notable discounts on select reader favorites, including Apple's AirPods Pro. The second (and newest) iteration of these expert-recommended headphones has its lowest price ever, according to price tracker CamelCamelCamel. The first-generation AirPods Pro were a Black Friday 2021 bestseller. Discounted from $249 to $199, this deal, as well as other Black Friday sales, can be found at major retailers like Target, Amazon, and Best Buy. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for a gift for your favorite college student or music lover, now may be the perfect time to pick up…

With discounts on technology, appliances and clothing, the Black Friday sales have officially started in all categories. With so many sales going on, it's easy to find great prices on all kinds of items from your favorite brands, including Select reader favorite Nike.The Nike website is offering up to 60% off select items, with an additional 20% off select styles when you use code BLACKFRIDAY. If you want to spruce up your athletic wardrobe before the new year, now would be a great time to do it; The same is true if you're looking for thoughtful holiday gifts for friends…