The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday with a power-play showing the likes of which Buffalo hadn't been able to produce since March.
Charles Leclerc secured a victory at the British Grand Prix, benefiting from Kimi Antonelli's car issues and Max Verstappen's rear wing malfunction. The race ended under safety car conditions, with confusion over a premature restart announcement.
A major World Cup controversy erupted after FIFA allowed U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card, allegedly due to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Belgium is challenging the ruling, with UEFA criticizing FIFA for an "unjustifiable decision" that undermines the game's integrity.
USMNT forward Folarin Balogun can play against Belgium after FIFA suspended his red card, following reports of President Trump contacting FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision has sparked outrage and disbelief in the football world.
Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 loss to England at Estadio Azteca, despite playing with a man advantage for much of the second half. Coach Javier Aguirre will step down, replaced by Rafael Marquez.
Mexico's World Cup hopes were dashed as they lost 3-2 to England at Estadio Azteca despite playing with a man advantage for most of the second half. Jude Bellingham scored twice for England, ending Mexico's run and their dream of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986. Coach Javier Aguirre will step down.
FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's suspension for a World Cup match against Belgium after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened. Belgium expressed outrage, calling the decision astonishing and mocking FIFA's reasoning.
