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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Miami, Florida intercepted 22 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride at an air cargo warehouse near Miami International Airport. The officers are part of a special operation targeting narcotics smuggling activity during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

While American fans may have ended up a bit gloomy after Monday’s Team USA 4-1 loss to Belgium, the game still set another TV ratings record

An Uzbek truck driver admitted into the United States under a “diversity lottery” program during the Biden Administration is accused of killing a 21-year-old soccer star in Ohio.

The coach of Egypt’s national team seemed to have accused Argentina star Lionel Messi of “racist” smack talk during Tuesday’s game.

A controversial World Cup loss turned into an international incident on Tuesday after Egyptian coaches reacted angrily to the Israeli flag following their loss to Argentina.

Mark Kulbis of Bucknell University has been charged for the death of a freshman student during an alleged team hazing incident. 

A former sportsbook trader at DraftKings has allegedly parlayed himself into a world of trouble.

Argentina secured a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup on Tuesday, with many critics accusing FIFA of rigging the game.

July 7 (UPI) — The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling potential participation in the 2028 Summer Games and other competitions, officials announced Tuesday.

A pair of Canadian sports commentators gleefully ridiculed the U.S. Men’s National Team as Belgium knocked the U.S. team out of the World Cup.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla threatened to file a legal action against French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on Tuesday night, accusing him of “gender violence” after the athlete described her on social media as a “despicable woman unworthy of her post.”

There’s plenty of blame to go around for Team USA’s soul-crushing 4-1 loss to the Belgians in the World Cup Round of 16 on Monday night, but U.S. striker Christian Pulisic is taking most of it.

Team Belgium performed the famous Trump dance after scoring its fourth goal against the United States during the World Cup on Tuesday night. 

There is no polite way to put this, the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) got their butts kicked Monday night.

Belgium took a two-point lead over the USMNT on Monday following a costly mistake by goal keeper Matt Freese. 

All eyes are now on the referees set to officiate the Round of 16 World Cup match between Team USA and Team Belgium.

On July 1, the same day that U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun was hit with a red card in the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, former MSNBC host Joy Reid welcomed Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, onto her podcast.

Mere hours after FIFA announced it would not grant the RBFA’s appeal of the red-card suspension imposed on star U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, the Belgian soccer governing body fired off a sharp statement contesting the decision and accusing FIFA of breaking its own rules.

The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, issued a statement on Monday distancing himself from his organization’s decision to reverse a red card suspension issued to American player Folarin Balogun, allowing the striker to play against Belgium on Monday night at the World Cup.

FIFA officials have ruled that Belgium’s appeal of its reversal of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension is “inadmissible.”

President Donald Trump blasted the “bogus” World Cup one-game, red card suspension handed to U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun and accused the referee who made the initial decision of being “a little suspect.”

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the governing soccer body in Europe, expressed “disbelief” on Monday over FIFA’s decision to suspend the questionable red card issued against U.S. team striker Folarin Balogun.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) was called a “disgrace” on Sunday for wearing a Mexico jersey during a World Cup watch party.

On Monday, Belgian soccer officials were granted the right to appeal the FIFA decision to suspend the highly controversial red card given to star U.S. striker Falorin Balogun, mere hours before the Belgians were set to face the Americans in their Round of 16 matchup in Seattle.

England midfielder Jordan Henderson was taken to hospital after his side handed Mexico its first FIFA World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, sustaining a post-match stumble Monday night as he rushed onto the field to greet his fellow players.

Overturning the questionable red card against star striker Folarin Balogun was a concerted effort from the U.S. Soccer Federation.

While U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) players and fans were rejoicing and celebrating after hearing that star scorer Folarin Balogun’s red card had been reversed after some intercession from President Trump, allowing him to play in Monday night’s crucial World Cup matchup against Belgium, another group of people was consumed with angst and lamenting how America would be perceived by the world.

Shockingly, the team that had the most to gain from U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun not being able to play, is angry that he is suddenly able to play.

Europeans have been claiming that FIFA gave the United States special treatment after the organization cleared Folarin Balogun.

Reports suggest that President Donald Trump asked FIFA to review USMNT star player Folarin Balogun’s suspension following a questionable red card.

A sleepy post-July 4th Sunday was interrupted with news of a shocking and nearly unprecedented reversal of fortune for fans on the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT): Star scorer Folarin Balogun is going to play against Belgium Monday night.

In a shocking reversal with mammoth implications for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has rescinded the red card given this week to star U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, making him eligible to play against Monday night in the U.S. men’s Round of 16 game against Belgium.

Former NCAA basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.

Former Buffalo Bills star and ESPN broadcaster Marcellus Wiley has been arrested and charged with domestic battery in Orange County, Florida.