Foreigners with World Cup tickets won’t have to pay bonds to enter US, Trump administration says

The waiver is a rare loosening of immigration requirements and will ease travel burdens for at least some visitors to the U.S. for the World Cup. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket … Read more

NFL unveils largest ever international slate for 2026 season: See the full schedule

With nine international games, eight stadiums, seven cities and four continents, this year will feature the most games outside of the U.S. the NFL has ever staged. NEW YORK — The San Francisco 49ers will bookend the NFL ‘s largest ever international slate, playing the 2026 season opener in Melbourne against the NFC West rival Los … Read more

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies at 29; death investigated as possible overdose

According to Los Angeles Police, Clarke was found dead in a Los Angeles home on Monday, May 11. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Tuesday that player Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29. According to multiple reports, the Los Angeles Police Department said Clarke was found dead on Monday in … Read more

‘Futbol is life!’: Popular ‘Ted Lasso’ actor signs with professional soccer team

Cristo Fernández, who played Dani Rojas on ‘Ted Lasso,’ signed with the El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship League. EL PASO, Texas — One “Ted Lasso” actor is making the jump from playing on a fictional club to competing on an actual professional soccer pitch. Cristo Fernández, who played the jovial Dani Rojas on … Read more

Report: Wembanyama cleared to play in Game 5; NBA declines to suspend Spurs star

Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter of Game 4 against the Timberwolves after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended by the NBA following his ejection from Sunday night’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according … Read more