2 US soccer staff members suspended for Belgium game

While Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension may have been lifted prior to the U.S. men’s soccer team’s eventual loss to Belgium on Monday night, two of the club’s staff members were not as fortunate. 

Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites

More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.

Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death

A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.

Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE

Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.

Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.

The FIFA rule that allowed Balogun to play despite red card

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team’s Monday World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban—originally issued after a controversial red card in the Round of 32.

Chess federation suspends Kramnik for public cheating allegations against Daniel Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.

Fans file lawsuit against StubHub over World Cup ticket cancellations

StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.

Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers warm-up jacket found at Goodwill could sell for $250,000

A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.

How Taylor Swift changed the NFL—and how the NFL changed Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce became a cultural phenomenon that transformed both the NFL and Swift's public profile.

Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?

Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.

New draft master plan reveals vision for neighborhood around future RFK stadium
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D.C. officials have released a new draft master plan providing the first detailed look at the proposed neighborhood surrounding the future Washington Commanders stadium at the 180-acre RFK Campus.

The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is over

The LeBron James era with the Lakers is over. His agent Rich Paul announced Tuesday that the NBA superstar will continue his career outside of Los Angeles, leaving the Lakers to build around Luka Doncic.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.