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After His Suspension Was Lifted In Scrutinized Move, Balogun Has Little Impact In US World Cup Loss

Local Sports July 7, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in this World Cup, was shown a red card during the U.S. victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but FIFA lifted his suspension for Monday's match after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf. FIFA's decision prompted soccer leaders to question the integrity of the World Cup, with ...

WVU's Gavin Kelly Named To Team USA

Local Sports July 7, 2026

MORGANTOWN -- The next step in the progression of Gavin Kelly’s baseball journey will see the utility man representing Team USA in the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship, July 11-15, in Taichung City, Taiwan. Kelly, who wrapped up his sophomore season batting .382 with 19 ...

Cobolli Performs Ronaldo Celebration As Paolini Wins Before Federer On Italy's Big Day At Wimbledon

Local Sports July 7, 2026

LONDON (AP) — On his first match point, Flavio Cobolli stepped up and unleashed a 135 mph first serve down the T that landed on the line and sent a puff of chalk into the air on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. Fifth-seeded opponent Alex de Minaur could barely touch the serve and the ...

Giannis, Traded To Heat, Bids Farewell To Bucks, Calling Milwaukee 'My City, My Team, My Family'

Local Sports July 7, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, ...

Former College Basketball Player Kerr Kriisa Accused Of Fraud In $2.2M Scheme

Local Sports July 7, 2026

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa lied and posed as other people as part of a scheme through which he fraudulently obtained nearly $2.2 million from two victims, according to a federal indictment. A federal grand jury in West Virginia indicted Kriisa ...

St. Clairsville Football Staff To Lead Ohio In OVAC Game

Local Sports July 7, 2026

WHEELING – After an 8-4 season in which it advanced to the second round of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Division V, Region 17 playoffs, the staff of St. Clairsville’s football team has been chosen to lead the Buckeyes in the 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football ...