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White House confirms President Trump will attend World Cup final
President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday between Spain and defending champion Argentina, the White House confirmed on Thursday.,White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president would be in New York City on Friday to attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in Man...
Champion Dodgers solidify plans for White House return
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House for the second straight year, with The Athletic reporting the celebration of their 2025 title will take place July 23.,The Dodgers won their third World Series in six seasons when they finished a late comeback in a memorable Game 7 on the road...
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 ...
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...
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...
President Trump announces D.C. course renovations to begin Sept. 1
The East Potomac Golf Links course in Washington, D.C., will undergo a renovation starting on Sept. 1, President Donald Trump announced on social media Sunday after taking a tour of the course.,"It was determined that, on this fantastic site, with water and unparalleled views of D.C.'s Monuments, we...
FIFA: Donald Trump to attend final, present World Cup trophy
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed plans to include president Donald Trump in the trophy presentation ceremonies at the World Cup Final during an interview with Fox and Friends on Tuesday morning.,"We will be together with the president, enjoying the final, and handing the trophy to the winne...
James Dolan: Knicks accept invitation to White House
The New York Knicks accepted an offer to visit the White House to celebrate the franchise's first NBA championship since 1973, owner James Dolan said.,The Knicks will be the first NBA title-winning team to visit President Donald Trump at the White House during either of his terms in office.,Dolan, 7...
Analysis: Freedom 250 proves the world truly is the UFC's stage
The imagery alone -- the Octagon set against the backdrop of the American presidency -- is enough to command global attention.,UFC Freedom 250, a reported $60 million project, was destined to be labeled a sideshow the moment the venue was announced -- the White House South Lawn in Washington. It is ...
President Trump will not attend U.S. team's World Cup opener
President Donald Trump will not be in attendance when the United States opens its World Cup competition against Paraguay on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.,That was confirmed by Andrew Giuliani, the CEO of the World Cup task force, in an interview with a radio station in the United Kingdom.,"He's not go...