Sports World Abuzz with Updates on Olympic Rosters, FIFA Proposals, and Tournament Security

The sports world is abuzz with a slew of updates, from predictions on the 2028 USA Olympic men's basketball roster to FIFA's proposals to tackle tempo disruption and time lost in football. Meanwhile, the Mexican Open is set to go ahead despite concerns over drug cartel violence, and Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is closer than ever to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record.

Firstly, USA basketball is expected to undergo a youth movement for the 2028 Olympics, with a predicted 12-man squad that will face a competitive international slate. The predicted roster includes a mix of established stars and young talent, as the team looks to build on its success in recent years.

In football, FIFA is set to approve a new rule that would require injured players to stay off the field for one minute, in a bid to reduce time-wasting and improve the pace of the game. The proposal, which is set to be approved at the International Football Association Board (Ifab) annual general meeting on Saturday, follows trials at the Arab Cup in December which required players to stay off the field for two minutes.

The Mexican Open, meanwhile, is set to go ahead despite concerns over drug cartel violence in the country. The tournament, which starts on Monday in Acapulco, has been the subject of speculation over its safety, following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho". However, organisers have issued a statement saying that the tournament will proceed as planned, with Britain's Cameron Norrie due to play Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the first round.

In other news, Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is closer than ever to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record, which has stood since 1983. Hodgkinson, who broke the event's indoor world record on Thursday, believes she can surpass Jarmila Kratochvilova's record of one minute 53.28 seconds and achieve something that will "cement her place as the greatest of all time".

In the NFL, free agency is just around the corner, and teams are preparing to make their moves. ESPN's Bill Barnwell has ranked the best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, and OL in tiers based on their potential offseason contracts, with some surprising names making the list.

Overall, it's shaping up to be an exciting time in the sports world, with updates on Olympic rosters, FIFA proposals, and tournament security dominating the headlines. As the Mexican Open gets underway and the NFL free agency period approaches, fans will be eagerly awaiting the latest developments in their favourite sports.