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Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win with a backflip off the top of the wire-mesh cage, then shook hands with President Donald Trump — and even fist-bumped Melania — this much about his company's future was clear to the ultimate boss of UFC: Just say no to the White House. Read More.

Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Read More.

Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said FIFA should reflect on the high cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup as many have called the price far out of reach for the vast majority of Mexicans. Read More.

Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after an illness

Former NHL player Kyle Calder died Monday. He was 47. Read More.

 

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Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s biggest tournament. Read More.

40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in his World Cup debut

It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. Read More.

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. Read More.

Mixed emotions ahead of Haiti vs. Brazil for dually aligned fans headed to the World Cup game

Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil, the world’s greatest soccer power. Read More.

 
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