RIVERSIDE, Mo. (AP) – Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen was held out of training Wednesday, two days after hurting his hip in a collision during a tune-up match with Uzbekistan, leaving his status in question for the team’s World Cup opener against Japan this weekend.
After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.
MEXICO CITY (AP) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.”
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Golden Knights find themselves in the same spot as they were in the first two rounds of the NHL playoffs, and Vegas certainly would love for it to be the same outcome.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through a streaming platform anchored by an influencer.
President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House’s South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Fernando Tatis Jr. hit just his second home run of the season with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
NEW YORK (AP) – Victor Wembanyama does not think he has surpassed Trae Young as the biggest villain for New York Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden. Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night is another chance for Wemby to add to that legacy.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed center fielder Oneil Cruz on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a broken left hand.