Top seed Paolini suffers early defeat at Eastbourne
June 23 : Top seed Jasmine Paolini suffered a blow to her Wimbledon preparations as she was knocked out by German veteran Tatjana Maria in the Eastbourne Championships first round on Tuesday.
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How Should Poch Handle Türkiye? Favorite Match So Far? Maurice Edu Answers Fans' Questions
The USA faces an interesting situation on Thursday. The Americans have already won their group, and Türkiye has already been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
US look to keep World Cup momentum going against eliminated Turkey
LOS ANGELES, June 23 : The United States will look to maintain their momentum and protect several key players from suspension when they face already-eliminated Turkey in their final World Cup Group D match at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday.
Paraguay's Almiron to serve one-game ban after red card for covering mouth
MIAMI, June 23 : Paraguay's Miguel Almiron will serve a one-game ban at the World Cup after he received a red card for covering his mouth in a confrontation during their 1-0 win over Turkey in their second group game, FIFA said on Tuesday.
World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle
NEW YORK, June 23 : World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions. Experts say it is less a reflection of America's fondness for soccer, and more a measure of its love of spectacle.
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron gets one-game suspension after red card for covering his mouth
ATLANTA: Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth. FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that Almiron will miss Paraguay’s final group game against Australia on Thursday. World soccer’s governing body said the decision was not subject to appeal. Almiron made history when he was issued a red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkiye’s Mert Mulder late in the first half of Paraguay’s 1-0 win last Friday. Under new rules, players are not allowed to cover their mouths to disguise what they are saying during confrontations, with infringements leading to an instant dismissal. FIFA president Gianni Infantino pushed for the legislation after a high-profile incident in a Champions League game between Real Madrid and Benfica last season. Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni tried to hide verbal insults toward Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior. UEFA later issued Prestianni a six-game ban — three of which were deferred — for what it described as “discriminatory (i.e.
France name squad for opening Nations Championship encounter
PARIS, June 23 : France named 33 players on Tuesday for their opening Nations Championship fixture against New Zealand but are expected to strengthen the squad after this weekend’s Top 14 final.
How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid hot start
Former pro soccer player and Seattle Sounders chaplain Jesse Bradley discusses the U.S. Men's National Team's historic start at the 2026 World Cup, winning its first two group stage matches since 1930. Bradley emphasizes the team's inspiring public faith, leading to Bible studies and prayer after games, and how it unites Americans through soccer, a sport now surging in popularity.