Marcus Bennett Sports Editor 
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces calls for resignation and potential European Parliament investigations after permitting U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play in a July 7, 2026, World Cup match against Belgium. The decision followed personal intervention by President Donald Trump to lift a red-card suspension Balogun earned on July 1. How Donald Trump Intervened in … Read more
The United States men’s national team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday following a 4-1 loss to Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle. Despite the return of leading scorer Folarin Balogun, the U.S. struggled defensively, ending their tournament run in the Round of 16. Defensive collapse and tactical struggles The U.S. … Read more
Belgium defeated tournament co-hosts the United States 4-1 in their World Cup 2026 last-16 match on Monday, following days of controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a red-card ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The result followed public intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who requested a review of the disciplinary ruling. The Balogun Ban … Read more
The U.S. Men’s National Team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, July 7, following a 4-1 loss to Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle. Despite a controversial ruling allowing Folarin Balogun to play, the co-hosts failed to reach the quarterfinals, falling to a Belgian side that now faces Spain. How Belgium … Read more
The United States faces Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, at Lumen Field in Seattle. ET, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals to face Spain at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Lumen Field Showdown: Match Details and Stakes The clash in Seattle represents a high-stakes rematch … Read more
Ben Kohles finished tied for third at the John Deere Classic on July 5, 2026, after a double bogey on the 72nd hole cost him a chance to win or force a playoff. The collapse allowed Chris Gotterup to claim his fifth career PGA Tour title at TPC Deere Run. The 18th Hole: A $316,800 … Read more
Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez threw seven perfect innings on Sunday, July 5, 2026, before being removed from the game by manager Clayton McCullough. Pérez retired 21 consecutive batters on 92 pitches in a 9-8 victory over the Athletics in West Sacramento, marking the third time since 1900 a pitcher was pulled during a seven-inning … Read more
Naomi Osaka defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time. The victory on Centre Court marks a significant turnaround for Osaka, who struggled with form and mental health breaks since 2019, while Sabalenka exits a Grand Slam before the final stages for the second consecutive … Read more
Folarin Balogun will be available for the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game red-card ban, according to multiple sources. The 25-year-old striker received a straight red card during the U.S. win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, 2026, for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic, … Read more
Mexico faces England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday, July 5, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The host nation, undefeated in the tournament, seeks its first quarterfinal appearance since 1986, while England’s Thomas Tuchel navigates injury concerns and high-altitude conditions in a match kicking off at 6 p.m. local … Read more