Trump says World Cup referees red card call was horrible but insists he left outcome to FIFA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome. “All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office event. “I didn’t say, ‘You have to do this. ’”Trump confirmed that he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked for a second look at the punishment against...
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- Trump says World Cup referees red card call was horrible but insists he left outcome to FIFA
- Historic World Cup furor at FIFA decision to meet Trumps wish and let US forward Balogun play
- Summer McIntosh breaks womens 200-meter butterfly world record at Canadian trials
- Dodgers Elizer Alfonzo makes MLB debut with sister, stepmother still missing in Venezuela quakes
- England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
- Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCARs return to Chicagoland Speedway
- Prez pulled after 7 perfect innings against As, and Marlins nearly blow 8-run lead in 9-8 win
- Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Sun, 05 Jul 2026
- Coco Gauffs buzzer-beater at Wimbledon reminds her of Kawhi Leonards shot
- Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
- FIFA lifts US star striker Baloguns red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
- Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic with a 62 and late help from Ben Kohles
- Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite meltdowns on Centre Court
- Mitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother
- Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
- Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble
- World Cup serenade: Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players sleep
- All-Star snub helps fuel Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray in 8-1 win over Angels
- Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads during fog delay at Wrigley Field
- England returns to Estadio Azteca but isnt seeking revenge over Maradona in 1986
- Kylian Mbapp of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi
- Kylian Mbapp scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
- Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Sat, 04 Jul 2026
- Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start
- Eala upsets Wimbledon champion Swiatek in historic win for Philippines, No. 2 seed Rybakina also out
- One Extraordinary Photo: A stadium lit up by smartphones
- Big brew: Texas Rangers and Bud set a world record with a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon beer
- Serena Williams coach tells AP nerves and a closed roof were factors in Wimbledon loss
- England faces Mexico at monster stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
- Home field advantage has been a big part of World Cup history. Now Mexico hosts England
- FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse
- Egypts coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
- Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury
- Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic
- Ohtani leaves game against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
- Bostons Aroldis Chapman sets MLB record for strikeouts as a reliever with his 1,364th K
- Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
- Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
- Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Fri, 03 Jul 2026
- Kyle Larson looks to break winless drought as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland
- Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
- US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been fair at the World Cup
- Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports attend his wedding to Taylor Swift
- Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
- Novak Djokovic earns 105th match win at Wimbledon to equal Roger Federer record
- FIFA considering earlier kickoff for Mexico vs. England at the World Cup due to thunderstorm fears
- Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Madison Square Garden wedding starts soon
- Jannik Sinners parents skip the chance to sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon
- More than half of WNBA players miss All-Star starter vote, AP source says
- Caitlin Clark condemns harassment as WNBA players face a surge of online threats
- This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history
- US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
- What we know: LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency
- Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
- WNBAs first international team in Toronto is finding fans all across Canada in Tempos first season
- From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
- Naomi Osaka gets win at Wimbledon after she gives young daughter a timeout on her birthday
- Serena Williams singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPN
- Doubles players condemn ATP Tours plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes
- Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments
- Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
- Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller loses his no-hit bid in the 7th inning against the Angels
- Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16
- Mikel Oyarzabals 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
- Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown
- Spain goalkeeper Unai Simn sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net
- Stewart Cink, Charlie Wi share US Senior Open lead after opening 67s
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
- Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance
- Chase Burns wins star-studded pitching matchup with Jacob Misiorowski as Reds beat Brewers 7-2
- Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis
- Novak Djokovic says people need to cool off a little bit with judgment on Serena Williams
- Jaylen Brown still processing how he became a former Boston Celtic after stunning trade with 76ers
- StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
- Jaylen Brown set to form All-Star trio with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia
- Alex Ovechkin declares Im back! and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
- Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat
- Caitlin Clark voted to start third straight WNBA All-Star Game, joined by two Fever teammates
- NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals
- What polling shows about Americans interest in the World Cup and USMNT
- Tiger Woods hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules
- Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup
- Chip Ganassi Racing says six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon wont return in 2027
- Norris says reports Verstappens interested in McLaren move are cool, but not serious
- U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
- Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
- Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS
- From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
- Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
- Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule
- Nats Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to sit down, boy
- Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal
- NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters
- 4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
- Serena Williams wins praise from fellow pros at Wimbledon after 1st singles match in nearly 4 years
- Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
- NFL player Calais Campbells brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
- Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra
- Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
- Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras tossed for a 2nd straight game as benches clear against Nationals
- World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids some just toddlers now
- Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says
- LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision
- New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the Commissioners Cup
- Guardians rookie OF Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead
- Mbapp scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
- Shohei Ohtani skipping pitching start Wednesday against Athletics to get extra rest
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
- LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
- US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference
- Mercurys Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident
- France forward Kylian Mbapp scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi
- Serena Williams enjoyed the moment despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44
- Embattled QB Brendan Sorsby to become eligible for 2027 NFL draft after opting not to sue the league
- Maya Joint says I had the belief to beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon
- Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of inhumane pressure
- Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev
- US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
- Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1
- Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field
- Scheffler and McIlroy looking for another moment to stand out in a year of parity on PGA Tour
- Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud
- Ben Shelton stunned at Wimbledon with 1st-round loss to Finnish qualifier
- Aces rule out Aja Wilson for Commissioner Cup final vs New York after ankle tweak
- False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
- Too pushy? Coco Gauff brought to tears by interaction with anti-doping tester
- Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status
- US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds
- Saibaris shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch
- A bat flip, a shout of Venezuela and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on
- Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star
- Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
- Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again
- Serena Williams return at Wimbledon is the ticket to have for the grass-court Grand Slam
- Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
- The NFLs Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings
- US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
- A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovics opening Wimbledon match
- Liberty and Aces chase history in Commissioners Cup final, with a 2nd title at stake
- Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: I consider myself cancer-free
- Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
- Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono inspired by Lucy Lius character in Kill Bill
- Defending champion Sinner comes back to beat Kecmanovic in 5 sets in 1st round of Wimbledon
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