FIFA’s president has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country. MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the … Read more

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger skips Team USA visit to White House, returns to Dallas ahead of Wednesday game instead, team officials say

Oettinger, a goaltender for Team USA’s gold medal-winning men’s hockey team in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, is one of a handful of players skipping the trip. DALLAS — Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has returned to Dallas, and will not take part in Team USA’s visit the White House or attendance of the State … Read more

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger explains why he skipped Team USA visit to White House, came home instead

Oettinger, a goaltender for Team USA’s gold medal-winning men’s hockey team in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was one of a handful of players skipping the trip. DALLAS — Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger returned to Dallas and did not take part in Team USA’s visit the White House or attendance of the State of … Read more

US men’s hockey team cheered at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team will be honored ‘soon’

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle not only stood and cheered but chanted “USA!” several times, many even pumping fists. WASHINGTON — The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union … Read more