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Lionel Messi sends a message with his World Cup hat trick: He’s still The Man around here
Just when the soccer world seemed ready to crown a new generation of stars, Lionel Messi delivered a historic World Cup hat trick to remind everyone why he remains the sport’s defining figure.
State Department says it’s trying to help Cape Verde goalkeeper’s mother get to US for the World Cup
After Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha became a World Cup sensation by helping his nation earn a historic draw against Spain, U.S. officials are now working to help his mother travel to America to watch him play.
US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints
Iran’s World Cup journey is being shaped by more than what happens on the field, as travel restrictions, visa complications, and geopolitical tensions with the United States create fresh challenges for the team during the tournament.
How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history
Down by 29 points in the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks staged an unbelievable comeback capped by a dramatic last-second tip-in, creating one of the most memorable moments in basketball history.
The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, excitement over the tournament's star power and global spectacle is being overshadowed by controversies involving immigration policies, travel restrictions, rising costs and political tensions.
World Cup referee denied entry to US
Just days before the World Cup begins, Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States, sparking fresh scrutiny of visa restrictions and immigration policies affecting participants in the global tournament.
Somali referee denied entry to US for 2026 World Cup over ‘vetting concerns’
A top Somali referee selected for the FIFA World Cup has been barred from entering the United States, highlighting the real-world impact of the Trump administration’s travel restrictions as teams, officials, and support staff from affected countries navigate heightened scrutiny ahead of the tournament.
It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
Led by Christian Pulisic, the U.S. showed its attacking potential in a win over Senegal—but defensive concerns remain ahead of the World Cup.
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley says he’s not part of Trump’s sports council: ‘Definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned’
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley said Monday he was surprised to learn he had been named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition because he had turned down the opportunity earlier this year.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal high-stakes poker games
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday and is accused by the Department of Justice of being a part of a high-stakes illegal gambling ring that ran out of one of his California homes.
