​United States forward Folarin Balogun said that he knew FIFA’s decision to allow him play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 was “going to cause a lot of controversy.”Balogun was one of the key players for co-hosts US during the tournament, but he

   ​The first World Cup semi-final has been played. Spain imposed its style on the match against France and advanced to the World Cup final. Here are the highlights of the high-quality showdown.Spain will now face the winner of the other semi-final between England and Argentina.This

   ​Florida State is back rolling on the recruiting trail. 2027 four-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson has committed to the Seminoles, according to Zach Blostein of 247Sports.Johnson is the nation’s No. 349 overall recruit and the No. 21 athlete per 247Sports composite rankings. He’s also listed as

   ​In the Finals of our 2026 All-Time Historical Chicago Bears Fantasy Draft Tournament, we have Jack M Silverstein’s (1) Team Sweetness vs Bryan Orenchuk’s (2) Blue Ridge Better Bests!For more details on the rules of the draft, you can click here.You can check out the Google

   ​Kylian Mbappé criticised France’s tactical approach after their 2-0 defeat to Spain ended hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final.The France captain said his side failed both technically and tactically against the reigning European champions.Didier Deschamps’ team will now face the loser of

   ​NWSL’s matchweek 13 starts off with midweek matches.Who’s in, questionable, or out?Here’s the latest availability report:ORLANDO PRIDEOUT: Hailie Mace (Thigh), Kylie Nadaner (Maternity Leave), Rafaelle (Hip), Viviana Villacorta (Knee – D45), Summer Yates (Ankle)QUESTIONABLE: NoneINTERNATIONAL DUTY: NoneAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBOSTON LEGACYOUT: Laís Araújo (Thigh), Josefine Hasbo (Lower Leg), Kaká (Ankle D-45), Fauzia

   ​Why Shohei Ohtani isn’t playing tonight in All-Star Game for Dodgers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Shohei Ohtani is an All Star, because of course he is.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut the National League will have to win

   ​Sedriques Dumas is no longer an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter.Indeed, the oft-troubled nine-fight Octagon veteran has been removed from UFC’s active roster, meaning he has either been released from his contract or the promotion decided not to re-sign him.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz was first

   ​Bronny James gets major update on Lakers future amid trade rumors originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.While LeBron James and his looming free agency decision are currently the center of attention in mid-July, there’s

   ​The NFL is always careful to make everyone believe nothing is more important than player safety. Others might not agree.One change NFL stadiums hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup made was to switch artificial turf surfaces to natural grass. The New England Patriots