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Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match
SEATTLE -- Ticket prices continued to drop significantly in the hours leading up to Monday's round of 16 World Cup match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.,The get-in price as of 1 p.m. ET had dropped to $1,508, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. That represe...
UEFA rips FIFA: Crossed 'a red line' lifting Folarin Balogun ban
FIFA's decision not to uphold the automatic one-game ban for United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun was sharply opposed by the sport's governing body in Europe as "incomprehensible and unjustifiable." ,Balogun was issued a red card after scoring what proved to be the winning goal ...
President Trump phoned FIFA because 'referee's call was horrible'
President Donald Trump decided to phone a friend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to voice his concern over what he perceived as a "horrible call" when United States national team striker Folarin Balogun was issued a red card in the team's victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday.,The ...
President Trump phoned FIFA because 'the referee's call was horrible'
President Donald Trump decided to phone a friend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, to voice his concern over what he perceived as a "horrible call" when United States national team striker Folarin Balogun was issued a red card in the team's victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday.,The ...
Report: Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Folarin Balogun decision
SEATTLE -- Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to suspend the one-game ban to United States national team striker Folarin Balogun, according to a report by The Athletic.,Balogun had been slated to miss Monday's round of 16 match after being issued a direct red card, which c...
Canada swimmer Summer McIntosh breaks butterfly world record set in 2009
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada broke the longest-standing world record for individual women's swimming on Sunday night at the Canadian trials in Montreal.,McIntosh, 19, finished the 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes, 1.65 seconds, bettering the 2:01.81 set by China's Liu Z...
Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, USMNT announced Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored what tu...
U.S., Balogun on verge of final 8 as Belgium focus on task at hand
SEATTLE -- After a dream start to the World Cup they are co-hosting, the United States are one win away from their first quarterfinal appearance since 2002.,They'll have the added benefit of being able to play star forward Folarin Balogun on Monday in the round of 16 against Belgium after FIFA made ...
With red card suspension removed, Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, The Athletic reported Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored w...
No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson scores 28 in Summer League debut
No. 2 overall draft pick Darryn Peterson shined in his Summer League debut, scoring 28 points in 27 minutes to help the Utah Jazz notch a 103-102 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at Salt Lake City.,Peterson has the microscope on him after a much-maligned one college season in whic...
Ticket prices plunge for U.S.-Belgium World Cup knockout match
SEATTLE -- Ticket prices for the United States' highly anticipated round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday plunged by more than 30% before rebounding slightly early Saturday evening.,The get-in price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 on June 1, according to ticket-tr...
Reports: C Andre Drummond agrees to 1-year deal with Knicks
The New York Knicks have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with veteran center Andre Drummond, according to published reports on Friday.,Drummond, who turns 33 next month, will replace Mitchell Robinson, who spent eight seasons with New York and was a solid defender and key cog on the team tha...
President Trump will not attend USMNT-Belgium World Cup match
SEATTLE -- President Donald Trump will not attend Monday's round of 16 World Cup match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.,A King County spokesperson confirmed Thursday that the county has been told neither Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will be in attendance.,The United Sta...
Crew sign La Liga vet Brais Mendez as designated player
The Columbus Crew acquired Spanish midfielder Brais Mendez from La Liga side Real Sociedad on Thursday.,Mendez, 29, arrives as a designated player and will occupy an international roster slot. He is signed through 2028-29 with a club option for the 2029-30 season.,"We are excited to add Brais to our...
NBA to test 'one free throw' rule in summer leagues
The NBA will test the "one free throw" rule during the upcoming summer leagues, the league announced Thursday.,Any foul that would typically result in one, two or three free throws under standard NBA rules will instead result in a single free-throw attempt worth one, two or three points.,Standard NB...
President Trump reports $122k worth of free event tickets in 2025
President Donald Trump, a frequent fan at major sporting competitions, was given $122,050 in tickets to 10 events last year, according to his annual filing released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on Wednesday.,As reported by Front Office Sports, the Secret Service spent almost $800,000 guar...
Belgium rally to stun Senegal on extra-time PK after VAR review
SEATTLE -- Belgium will extend their stay in the Pacific Northwest following the latest dramatic ending in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.,Trailing by multiple goals to Senegal with five minutes remaining in regulation at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday, the Red Devils furiously rallied to tie t...
Belgium beat Senegal on extra-time PK after VAR review
SEATTLE -- Belgium followed a dramatic comeback late in regulation with a penalty kick goal from captain Youri Tielemans in the fifth minute of extra-time stoppage time to beat Senegal 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup round of 32 game on Wednesday.,With the game just minutes from heading to penalty kicks...
Habib Diarra gives Senegal 1-0 halftime lead over Belgium
SEATTLE -- Habib Diarra knocked a rebound past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 25th minute to lead Senegal to a 1-0 halftime lead in their round of 32 game on Wednesday.,Diarra's goal came after a cross from Sadio Mane saw Ismaila Sarr hit the goalpost for the second time in the first hal...
Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3M team option
The Atlanta Hawks have declined the $23.4 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN reported on Monday.,The decision makes Kuminga an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.,Kuminga, 23, was traded to Atlanta from Golden State on Feb. 5 in exchange for Kristaps Porzingi...