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

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 ...

See How Players Qualified For The British Open At Royal Birkdale

July 7, 2026

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Players who are exempt or have qualified for the 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale on July 16-19. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur): British Open champions under 60 on July 20 Scottie Scheffler, Xander ...

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

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, ...

WVU’s Gavin Kelly Named To Team USA

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 ...

Mikel Merino’s Late Goal Sends Spain To Quarterfinals And Ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Career

July 7, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time. The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot. Merino scored ...

Griffin’s Big Day Leads The Pirates To An 11-5 Win Over The Nationals

July 6, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Konnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Sunday in a game in which he was also spectacular in the field. Brandon Lowe followed Griffin's key hit with a three-run homer off ...