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.
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.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban for one year, allowing the USMNT star to play against Belgium. Balogun received the ban for stepping on an opponent's ankle during a previous match.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban, making the U.S. men's soccer star eligible for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. The ban was for stepping on an opponent's ankle during a previous game.
