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Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

March 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer team was welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup but that he believed it was not appropriate that they be there "for their own life and safety." "The... Read More.

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday, while the countries are... Read More.

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

By Alex Lawler LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to release a record volume from strategic stockpiles to... Read More.

World Baseball Classic roundup: Canada beats Cuba to advance

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

Abraham Toro homered, Otto Lopez hit a two-run single and Canada defeated Cuba 7-2 to advance out of Pool A at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Canada won Pool A after tying Puerto Rico at the top of the... Read More.

Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

Mexican national team goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon tore his left Achilles tendon in Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup game vs. the Philadelphia Union, Club America announced on Wednesday. Malagon, the probable starter for one of the host nations in the 2026 World Cup, will require surgery... Read More.

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right... Read More.

Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

MIAMI (AP) - FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months. Iran is scheduled... Read More.

Pickleball world number one Waters to make international debut in Vietnam

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

March 10 (Reuters) - Pickleball world number one Anna Leigh Waters will make her international debut next month at the PPA Tour Asia's Hanoi Cup in Vietnam, organisers said on Tuesday, as the paddle sport continues its push into new global markets. Waters, who is... Read More.

The Timberwolves are focused on a push toward the NBA playoffs. And the World Baseball Classic, too

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

A huge game awaits the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. It'll happen in Houston, even though the Timberwolves will be in Los Angeles. There will be no dunks, no traveling, no 3-pointers. No halftime, either. No shot clock, but there will be a pitch clock. And... Read More.

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas on Monday, Schirgi was specifically asked about... Read More.

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Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

World Baseball Classic roundup: Canada beats Cuba to advance

Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

Pickleball world number one Waters to make international debut in Vietnam

The Timberwolves are focused on a push toward the NBA playoffs. And the World Baseball Classic, too

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

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