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Rookie Hannes Steinbach Gets Honest on Role With Hornets
Charlotte Hornets rookie big man Hannes Steinbach shared what he will bring to the team in his rookie season.
Joint statement from Monaco Sports Group, Citroën Racing, Stellantis
Monaco Sports Group (MSG), operator of the Citroën Racing Formula E Team, Citroën, Stellantis Motorsport, the FIA, and the entire Formula E community are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of
Arizona rattlesnake bite response: Banner Health team carries unique antivenom
Banner Air shows how its emergency teams respond to rattlesnake bites in remote Arizona locations. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen learns their response plan during a time where every second counts.
Fix coming for low-hanging wires blocking entrance to Gadsden business
A Highway 31 business owner spent eight months trying to get someone to fix dangerous low-hanging utility wires at his driveway entrance. Four companies came out to look. None claimed the problem. One phone call to a local news team changed that within hours.
Neosphere of The Deep-blue Sky: Legacy announced for Switch, PC
Kogado Studio has announced Neosphere of The Deep-blue Sky: Legacy, its second remastered title in the Aoi series following Tristia: Legacy. It will launch for Switch and PC via Steam and Windows i…
LA sports figure Jeff Pearlman admits Angels have helped him ‘rediscover his love for baseball’
It’s been a long and exhausting season for the Angels, but it appears the team has helped at least one fan rediscover his love for baseball. New York Times award-winning...
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker Receives Hefty Praise From New Teammate
Rookie Koa Peat reveals his commitment to supporting Devin Booker’s legendary playstyle, signaling a unified locker room as the face of the franchise reshapes Phoenix’s culture.
Chicago passed on the World Cup but has other sports plans - Live Updates
A whole new generation of sports teams is betting Chicago’s appetite for sports is bigger than its traditional loyalties.
Which Running Backs Will Outperform Their Fantasy Football ADP?
With the 2026-2027 NFL campaign drawing near, fantasy football managers are eagerly waiting for draft season to begin. And every year, many wonder which running backs are going to be the key to their fantasy team. With that said, there are several halfbacks that are flying under the radar on most draft boards, with many […] The post Which Running Backs Will Outperform Their Fantasy Football ADP? appeared first on The Lead.
Warhammer 40K Next Week: Exodites Join Kill Team, Plus Heresy Squads
Elves AND Dinos? In this economy? It's time for big Exodite Kill Team boxed set, plus other new Kill Teams, and Horus Heresy Squads.
Shohei Ohtani to Miss Phillies Start, Pitching Return Delayed Indefinitely
Shohei Ohtani will no longer make his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar reported to the team’s training staff that his knee irritation was not progressing as he expected. Ahead of the Dodgers’ doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday, manager Dave Roberts told reporters that […] The post Shohei Ohtani to Miss Phillies Start, Pitching Return Delayed Indefinitely appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Thunder trade Lu Dort to Hawks; former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher heads to Mavericks in 3-team deal
6 big World Cup political moments as Argentina faces Spain
The path to Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has been dotted with political moments. President Trump, inevitably, was to the fore. Trump’s intervention to get Team USA star Fola…
Ravens Land Two Young Players on All-Breakout Team
The Baltimore Ravens have two young upstarts on the Pro Football Focus all-breakout team in 2026.
Recruiting Roundup: Husky Commits Shine During Summer Events
Happy Sunday Husky fans. The Huskies are in a quiet period for recruiting with the coaches on break before they get ready for the season to start. Today I wanted to showcase some current commits that have been having strong summers with their high school and 7v7 teams this summer. 4 star wide receiver Tre […]
Rangers edge Braves 7-6
Brandon Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth inning gave Texas the lead as the Rangers rallied from an early deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday in a matchup of first-place teams.
Yankees Get Notable Max Fried Update After First Rehab Start
The New York Yankees have spent the last two months watching their team get picked apart by injuries. Max Fried has not pitched in a major league game since May 13. Carlos Rodón has been dealing with left elbow inflammation. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton remain sidelined on the position player side.The Yankees have stayed […] The post Yankees Get Notable Max Fried Update After First Rehab Start appeared first on HEAVY.
CBS Sports acknowledges Penn State's easy schedule
Matt Campbell takes over Penn State with a favorable schedule that could lead to a strong first season for the team.
Gordon Monson: Utah Jazz announcer David Locke grew a quiet, solitary idea into a loud, burgeoning network
Ten years in, David Locke's Locked On Podcast Network has become the country's largest — one team-obsessed show at a time
Valve Replaces $1,300 Steam Machine
The community is calling on Valve to take more precautions to prevent deliveries from being left out in the open.
Poll: Favorite World Cup Fans
After Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, it’s likely that soccer will go back to being a secondary sport here in the United States. Sure, there will be excitement in 2027 for the Women’s World Cup, but that’s happening in Brazil. There will be coverage of the U.S. women’s team, but not nearly as much interest in games not involving the USWNT.
Cowboys news: Christian Parker labeled a ‘big question’
Check out today’s latest and greatest news surrounding America’s team!
What everyone is saying about smaller teams in the age of AI
Jeff Bezos famously lived by a two-pizza rule. Thanks to AI, the days of such larger teams may be over.
Meet JPMorgan wealth planner in your college team's locker room
Mikael Lemieux didn't talk about finances a lot when he was playing hockey. He's now helping JPMorgan get in with athletes when they're young.
Brevard Zoo teams with Orlando Health to scope out more fish hooks from sea turtles
Brevard Zoo teams with Orlando Health to scope out more fish hooks from sea turtles
Kansas City health and faith leaders team up to help minimize Medicaid coverage loss
New work requirements and twice-yearly eligibility checks are expected to cause millions of adults to lose Medicaid coverage. But community religious leaders and health advocates have been meeting every other week to plan and strategize about how to mitigate the damage.
WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country
Sen. Josh Hawley says Mitch McConnell's team has an obligation to constituents amid persistent questions about the senator's health condition.
2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB Team
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs played the second game of their series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field.The Cubs tied up the series by winning 6-2.2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By SeattleAlso on Saturday, news came out that a former Cubs player had been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners.Mariners PR wrote: “Miles […] The post 2-Year Chicago Cubs Player Cut By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
Klay Thompson Gives Promising Update On Warriors Return
The topic of Klay Thompson returning to the Golden State Warriors has become more prominent this offseason after rumors of a potential buy out started. Thompson may be on the way out of the Dallas Mavericks after he joined the team originally to team with Luka Doncic and contend for an NBA championship. Dallas trading […] The post Klay Thompson Gives Promising Update On Warriors Return appeared first on HEAVY.
Tales of Eternia Remastered gets huge list of new features and improvements
Bandai Namco released a big list of all of the new features and improvements it has in the works for Tales of Eternia Remastered. There are a bunch of things here, ranging from optional field and battle speed increases to autosaves. The team is also including extra features like a skit player and a sound player. We’ve also bring up...
Harry Kane on World Cup future with England
Harry Kane reflects on England's successes and failures at the 2026 World Cup as well as his future with the national team.
Saints urged to sign 6-time Pro Bowl weapon for Tyler Shough in 2026
The Saints saw some positive developments from Tyler Shough in 2025, so the team should surround him with as many weapons as possible in 2026.
DREAMTEAM
RUARIDH McCONNOCHIE, THE FORMER BATH, ENGLAND, ENGLAND SEVENS AND GREAT BRITAIN SEVENS WINGER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Beno Obano – I’ve always thought Beno has been criminally underrated at international level. Everyone sees his power, but his hands and footwork are exceptional for a prop. He’s been a […] The post DREAMTEAM appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
The Best Late-Round Fantasy Basketball Picks After NBA Free Agency
Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball and Kawhi Leonard all changed teams, and understandably, those moves have stolen the spotlight. Several veterans landed in situations that quietly improved their fantasy outlook. Detroit added Collins on a three-year deal because it believes he can help right away.
Why the Orlando Magic Aren't A Championship Team Yet
The Orlando Magic are talented, but they are not nearly good enough to compete for a championship.
This Is The Alabama’s Biggest Question Entering 2026
Alabama enters the 2026 season with expectations as high as ever, but unlike many recent Crimson Tide teams, there is one glaring question that could determine whether Kalen DeBoer’s third season ends with a College Football Playoff run or another disappointing finish. Can Alabama finally establish a consistent running game? The numbers from last season…
Kings’ Darnell Credits Team for Ending Summer on High Note
Sacramento salvaged their tournament with a balanced offensive clinic, providing coach Chris Darnell vital evaluations of playmaking prospects and rookie shooters ahead of the regular season.
Valve Reportedly Sells 12-15K Steam Machine Units Per Week
When Valve listed its Steam Machine gaming console/PC back in late June, many doubted whether the console would sell due to its high price tag. However, it turns out that Valve's sales data have reportedly been good. Some investigative journalism led to an estimate that Valve is selling anywhere...
Steam Machine Engineers at Valve Signal Grim Future as Memory Crisis Is 'Still Getting Worse'
Steam Machine engineers at Valve have warned the ongoing memory crisis in tech is "still getting worse" as buyers face already exorbitant prices.
LeBron James' Latest Comments Are Great News for Warriors Fans
LeBron James may not have named a team, but his latest comments only fueled speculation that Golden State could be his preferred landing spot.
Josh Allen’s Bills facing ‘formality’ regular season, says Tim Hasselbeck
The Buffalo Bills enter the 2026 NFL season with championship expectations, but ESPN analyst Tim Hasselbeck believes that creates a unique challenge. Speaking on NFL on ESPN, he said the regular season has almost become secondary for Josh Allen‘s team.…
How virtual reality can transform behavioral science and enhance reproducibility
In a new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of 41 authors from around the globe argue that virtual reality has the potential to do the same for behavioral science ...
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final has everything: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and 2 super teams chasing history
Valve warns memory crisis is getting worse, retail prices lag bulk supply by up to six months
Valve says manufacturers are seeing component conditions that have not yet reached store shelves. The retail impact may arrive within three to six months.
Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks on health facilities and workers recorded
Many of the attacks have been carried out by angry mobs who have stormed treatment centers or targeted response teams in the field, Pierre Akilimali, incident manager for the Ebola response, said at a press briefing.
Valve Says RAM Prices Are 'Lagging' And Will Only Get 'Worse'
Valve's top Steam Machine engineers think we have 'three to six months' before memory prices somehow become even more extortionate
Saturday Posted & Toasted Notes: SummerKnicks finale, Brunson’s business, Ant’s cheat code
You would believe there was a regular-season game played on Friday, as the SummerKnicks and the SummerMavs combined for a dumb 198 points in both team’s Summer League Consolation game. New York used 15 players, and Pacome Dadiet had himself a day to preserve his value entering next season while big man Liam Robbins put […]
Sandro Mamukelashvili Speaks on Becoming Teammates With Luka Doncic
How does Sandro Mamukelashvili feel about being teammates with Luka Doncic?
Valve Drops Big SteamVR Update Ahead of Steam Frame Launch
Valve has dropped a sizeable update to SteamVR, paving the way for what appears to be imminent launch of its long-awaited standalone VR headset, Steam Frame. Valve’s latest update brings a good slate of Steam features to SteamVR, which seems to be shaping up to be a proper VR-based operating system, now including a new […]
The Cubs unveil the 2027 All-Star Game logo
The Cubs had a pre-game ceremony that honored the team’s history.
Florida Panthers, Team USA staff member arrested and suspended
The Florida Panthers have suspended head equipment manager Teddy Richards following his arrest.
Will Smith expected to miss at least another month
Either Saturday or Sunday, whenever Dalton Rushing starts behind the plate again, he will pass Will Smith for the Dodgers lead in innings caught this season. Rushing has started 45 games and caught 389 1/3 innings this season. Smith, who started 44 games, is at 393 innings. Smith was a starter on three championship teams […]
Inside Sean Sweeney's Thoughts on New Job With Magic
New Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney joined Ryen Russillo to talk about his position with the team.
Kentucky Wildcats News: La Familia vs. The Ville Gameday
A team comprised of former Cats will face a team of former Cards today at Memorial Coliseum!
Penguins ticket prices reportedly trending down
Attendance across the NHL was up last season to record levels across the board. A rebound year on the ice meant improvements in Pittsburgh to fill the arena to 94% capacity in 2025-26, up from 91.5% in 2024-25. That 94% figure still ranks near the bottom of the league, with only six teams in the […]
Maple Leafs Rielly Reportedly Adds Music City to Trade List
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly reportedly added a Western Conference team to his supposed trade list. The post Maple Leafs Rielly Reportedly Adds Music City to Trade List appeared first on HEAVY.
‘I don't want you on my team' – Dak Prescott makes the Dallas Cowboys' mindset very clear going into the 2026 NFL season
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback knows what the 2026 NFL season is all about. And he isn't willing to hide it. Instead, he's embracing it.
Ubisoft Celebrates 3 Million Sales for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Promises New Game+ Content
Exactly a week after the game crossed the two-million-sales mark—in less than 24 hours, no less—Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has officially sold three million units. Black Flag Resynced has also managed fairly decent player retention, with SteamDBstill reporting...
Bill Belichick's 1st college team struggled at UNC. He's hoping for more success
“Last year when we started, we were literally starting from scratch," the Super Bowl-winning coach said. “We're above that now for sure.”
Good Sports: Madera United puts small town on the big stage with championship
Madera United's U14 girls squad plays with a smaller team than most of its competition. Coach Jesse Zapata says his girls have the drive to make up for the numbers.
Aaron Boone Reveals the Latest on Yankees Star Max Fried
The New York Yankees have been one of baseball’s best teams throughout the 2026 season to date, and as they begin the second half of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers, optimism continues to grow.With the trade deadline being just under three weeks away, there’s plenty of opportunities for this team to take a […] The post Aaron Boone Reveals the Latest on Yankees Star Max Fried appeared first on HEAVY.
How Sports Jerseys and Style Won Over Fashion
From soccer to football, team sports and designer collections continue to turn athletic style into a global fashion statement.
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
Trump administration races to rebuild tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth. But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of Trump’s tariffs in February. The question now is: Can the president’s trade team make good on its promise to replace the lost revenue?
UF Health lung transplant program earns top marks for patient outcomes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Health lung transplant program has again been recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR, for…
Kraken CEO warns that Washington state business leaders are eyeing exits
Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Kraken NHL team and one of the key figures pushing to return the SuperSonics NBA franchise to Seattle, dished some economic words of warning for state lawmakers on Thursday.
NASA’s Psyche Mission Delivers Mars Flyby Data, Time-lapse Video
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on May 15, using the planet’s gravity to gain speed and slightly tilt its trajectory. The flyby also gave the team an
Seminars at Steamboat: Are America’s Science Prowess and Leadership at Risk?
Dr. Marcia McNutt, who was elected in 2016 as the first female president of the National Academy of Sciences, discusses the state of scientific advances in the U.S.
I Got Angry with England and Wrote This
The top teams never take their foot off the pedal
Cleveland Cavaliers, Black CoLabs, NAACP Cleveland and Aramark Sports + Entertainment Crown Six Black Owned Businesses Winners at A Taste of Black Cleveland 8.0
Cleveland Cavaliers, Black CoLabs, NAACP Cleveland and Aramark Sports + Entertainment named Freshlyfe, House of Creole, Kake Kutters, Mama Joyce’s Soul Food,...
As a PC Gamer Who Hasn’t Bought a Disc in a Decade, I Think PlayStation All-Digital Future Was a Long Time Coming – but There Are Still Reasons To Be Wary
PC gaming has been all-digital for years, but while Steam proves it can work, PlayStation owners should still be wary of losing physical discs.
Iko Uwais, Albert Hughes Team for Crime Series 'Jakarta' at Alcon
Iko Uwais stars in 'Jakarta,' a family crime saga set in Indonesia, with Albert Hughes directing the pilot for Alcon Entertainment.
MEDaL-1 Mars Lander Science Definition Team
[ESA] Join the Science Definition Team (SDT) to help define the Exploration Science Payload for a proposed future Mars lander: MEDaL-1. Full announcement The European Explore2040 strategy expresses a bold […]
Intercard teams up with Legends Entertainment at Scheels Sports Park in Illinois
ST. LOUIS — Intercard’s latest cashless technology has been chosen to manage the state-of-the-art arcade at Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois. Legends will cater to kids and families p…
Cramer, Mulvaney Garner College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Accolades
Springfield, Mass. – July 17, 2026 – Springfield College men's volleyball senior Dylan Mulvaney (Reston, Va.) and men's gymnastics junior Peyton Cramer (Grapevine, Texas) have earned spots on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Teams this year for their hard work in the classroom and in their sports during the 2025-26 academic year.
2026 FSU Position Previews: Special teams
Look for FSU’s special teams to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season
Only Cooper Cousins Until Penn State Football
We’re exactly 50 days away from Penn State kicking off its 2026 football season against Marshall, and today we’re honoring a person who is widely expected to help anchor the offensive line. After seeing playing time mainly on special teams as a freshman, Cooper Cousins saw action on the O-line as a sophomore last season, […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D is the heart of my new SteamOS gaming PC
Don't say "Steam Machine killer".
ESPN names 6 Steelers as top trade value targets
ESPN listed the six Steelers they believe have the highest trade value on the team and there are two big names missing.
Local business owners team up to save area Beef-a-Roos
A push to reopen some Beef-a-Roo locations became a joint effort between two local business owners.
Illinois takes action against new business promoted by Chicago businessman 'Brandon Mr. Finance'
The Illinois secretary of state is warning consumers about a new business being promoted by "Brandon Mr. Finance," and has issued a cease-and-desist order against the venture.
Entire business development team at Kansas City's EDC let go in restructuring
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City has eliminated its entire business development team, saying the move is part of a restructuring.
Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it
From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.
USNH Yokosuka Public Health Team Safeguards Community Water Supply
YOKOSUKA, Japan — While most residents aboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) saw a precautionary boil water advisory during a recent water line repair, public health professionals at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka were working behind the scenes to verify the safety of the installation's drinking water system and help ensure the community remained protected.
Disney, Champion, NFL, and Fanatics Debut New Collection at Fanatics Fest NYC
Disney, Champion, the NFL, and Fanatics debuted the Disney | Champion NFL Collection at Fanatics Fest NYC, pairing teams with Disney characters through the Disney Fan Draft.
England players stunned by Tuchel tactics
England players were shocked by Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup retreat that resulted in his team being dumped out of the tournament by Argentina.
Can Network Science Predict the World Cup?
Northeastern researchers use network science to examine World Cup teams. Can the data accurately predict who will win the World Cup final?
How AI can help heart teams identify TAVR patients
Many heart patients who would benefit from TAVR are still missing out on the care they need. AI, it turns out, can help cardiologists find those patients. An upcoming webinar is set to explore this topic at length.
I Think ESPN's FPI Is Too Low on Oklahoma State
ESPN's Football Power Index isn't as high on Oklahoma State as I am. The Cowboys are underdogs in several key Big 12 games, but I think the model is underrating a team with 87 newcomers, Drew Mestemaker and Caleb Hawkins. This isn't the same team that went 1-11 a year ago.
SGMC Health Honors Ellis with BEE Award
SGMC Health recognized Tradessa Ellis, patient care technician on 5T, as the July recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award, which honors non-nursing staff who demonstrate exceptional compassion, dedication, and service to patients and fellow team members.
Munson Arts Festival Uses Steamroller to Create Giant Prints
A giant steamroller is helping artists create large-scale prints at the Munson Arts Festival.
More than half of US states ban transgender athletes from participating in sports. See where
More than half of U.S. states have bans that prohibit either transgender girls or all transgender athletes from participating on certain sports teams. See where
More than half of US states ban transgender athletes from participating in sports. See where
More than half of U.S. states have bans that prohibit either transgender girls or all transgender athletes from participating on certain sports teams. See where
More than half of US states ban transgender athletes from participating in sports. See where
More than half of U.S. states have bans that prohibit either transgender girls or all transgender athletes from participating on certain sports teams. See where
LSU students build AI solutions to help Baton Rouge businesses work smarter
LSU students showcased practical artificial intelligence solutions for four Baton Rouge organizations during the Spring 2026 LSU AI Showcase, the culminating event for a selective capstone course that partners technically advanced students with industry sponsors to solve real-world business challenges. Throughout the semester, student teams worked closely with representatives from MMR Group, Baton Rouge Community […]
From The Sports Desk: Lionel Messi leads another late comeback win for Argentina
Messi and Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, hoping to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
Keir Starmer Calls For FIFA To Investigate Argentina Over Controversial Falklands Banner
After beating England, the Argentinian team unfurled a banner that read “Malvinas are Argentinian,” a reference to the British-administered Falkland Islands.
OVC Football Media Day Presented by Shaw Sports Turf Coverage Guide
The 2026 OVC Football Media Day presented by Shaw Sports Turf will be held on Friday, July 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. Live interviews with head coaches and student-athletes from each team will be streamed on ESPN+.