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Thunderstorms threaten to upstage White House UFC event
Severe weather may pose as much of a challenge as any fighter at Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House, with meteorologists warning of dangerous thunderstorms, lightning and extreme heat that could disrupt, or even halt, the historic $60 million card.
U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.
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James Harden released from jail after misdemeanor weapons arrest in Houston
James Harden, the former Houston Rockets star now playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, was arrested early Saturday morning in downtown Houston and released after posting bond on a misdemeanor weapons charge.
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Peru police disguised as World Cup mascots arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima
Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima.
Ryan Reynolds and Mike Myers among the stars at Canada’s first home World Cup match
Cyle Larin's goal not only saved the World Cup opener for Canada on Friday, it gave a bunch of Canadian celebrities a reason to stomp and shout.
`Inside the NBA’ making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals
Who knows how many signature moments are left in the series, but the quartet of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith is certainly enjoying anchoring pregame, halftime and postgame NBA Finals coverage for the first time.
Outlining concerns, SEC’s Sankey worries Senate bill could produce more lawsuits, not fewer
One of Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey's concerns with a recently introduced Senate bill designed to fix college sports is that it could increase the likelihood of the very type of litigation the measure proposes to reduce.
Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC fight night at the White House
One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America's 16th president and jogged down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to roars from thousands of fans drawn to the unusual sporting weekend marking the nation's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
Obama-appointed judge refuses to block UFC fight card at White House
A federal judge denied a lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents seeking to stop this weekend's UFC fights on the White House lawn, ruling that the two won't be affected by the event.
Zac Brown defends national anthem role at White House UFC event: ‘Patriotism, not politics’
ZAC BROWN on singing national anthem at UFC White House event: "I'm there to honor America. This is patriotism, not politics for me. I mean, f--- all the division. I don't believe in that. I love this country. I love all the people that have sacrificed so that I can live my American dream."
Tortorella’s confidence unshaken as Golden Knights face elimination game in Stanley Cup Final
John Tortorella has never worried about how his Vegas Golden Knights handle tough situations in pushing to the Stanley Cup Final.
Serena Williams’ doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury
Rising star Victoria Mboko will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen's Club, where the Canadian teenager was in the spotlight as the doubles partner of Serena Williams.
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America." But by rewriting its classic "USA," the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.
Olympic and worlds medalist runner Tsegay banned 4 months in season-ending doping case
Two-time world champion runner and Olympic medalist Gudaf Tsegay was banned for four months in a doping case, track and field authorities said Friday, effectively ending her season.
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults.
Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn’t granted U.S. visa to attend World Cup
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
