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The grandson of boxing legend and American civil rights icon Muhammad Ali sent a message to UFC founder Dana White, as White leads a controversial revival of a law named after Ali.The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, a revision of a law that passed in 2000, has drawn attention as White and TKO Group push deeper into boxing through Zuffa Boxing. The bill would allow new "Unified Boxing Organizations," or UBOs, to sign fighters, promote fights, create rankings and award titles under one system. The Congressional Budget Office says the bill would allow UBOs to contract with

The first of 104 World Cup matches was won by the country that hosted the start of the tournament.Mexico took down South Africa, 2-0, in Mexico City after Estadio Azteca played host to the World Cup opening ceremonies.Mexico was the better team from the jump, scoring in the ninth minute after already having two corner kicks.WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONEA pass from South Africa's goalie got away from a teammate and was picked off by Erik Lira. The ball was then taken by Julián Quiñones, who took just one dribble toward the middle of the field and ripped a

A Somali World Cup referee who was barred from entering the United States due to an alleged "association with suspected members of terror organizations" has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.Omar Artan was denied entry into the U.S. days before the tournament kicked off in North America by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after being flagged for "derogatory" information, a Trump administration official told Fox News Digital.Artan was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday over "vetting concerns," CBP said in a statement. He was reportedly issued a visa to the U.S. last week, according to the

Pope Leo XIV landed in Spain's Canary Islands, an epicenter for incoming migrants seeking entry into Europe, on Thursday just days after criticizing the country's immigration policies in a speech to Spain's Parliament.Pope Leo will meet with 1,000 migrants on Friday to cap off his apostolic journey to Spain, the European country with the sixth largest Christian population on the continent.Following his parliamentary speech Monday in which he took aim at Europe's immigration polices, Pope Leo landed Thursday on the island chain's Gran Canaria, according to Reuters.On Thursday he met with migrants and leaders of international organizations that assist migrants,

Perhaps more stunning than the New York Knicks' actual comeback Wednesday night was where the best watch-party in the city took place.Terminal 8 of JFK Airport.New York rallied from 29 points down to shock the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, inching closer to its first NBA title since 1973. The winning moment came at the fingertip of OG Anunoby, whose tip-in off a missed Jalen Brunson three-pointer sent Madison Square Garden into an absolute frenzy.The Knicks won, 107-106, pulling off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.VICTOR WEMBANYAMA ADMITS SPURS, ON BRINK OF TYING NBA

The World Cup is one of the best tournaments sports has to offer.The global event kicks off Thursday with Mexico taking on South Africa followed by the Korea Republic taking on Czechia. The two matches will headline weeks of group-play matches featuring 48 nations for the first time in the tournament’s history.The matches will take place in the U.S., Mexico and Canada for the next few weeks until a winner is determined at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19.Soccer fans hoping to watch their favorite squads and players can tune in to watch the World Cup

Authorities on Wednesday identified a suspect in the shooting that injured 12 people near Toledo's Old West End Festival and said they are searching for a suspected second gunman.The Toledo Police Department said a manhunt is underway for Ka Nye Taylor, who is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the June 6 shooting near the popular Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music, food vendors and home tours.Police described Taylor as a Black male standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Investigators also

The New York Knicks outscored the San Antonio Spurs by 28 points after the Wu-Tang Clan's halftime performance to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.But before that, just about every ounce of momentum was in the Spurs' hands - and the Knicks had few answers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSo, how did they just become the victims of one of the greatest collapses in the history of sports?"We clearly weren’t the most hungry in the second half,"

The FBI got a UFC-style makeover as Washington prepared to host one of the most unique sporting events ever staged on White House grounds.In a video released on Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had partnered with the UFC, putting roughly 300 federal agents through hand-to-hand combat training ahead of UFC Freedom 250."Thanks to the great partnership with @ufc we've seen about 300 agents come through and learn amazing tactics so they can safeguard American lives," Patel wrote on X while sharing footage from the training sessions.FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL SEEKS RELATIONSHIP WITH UFC: REPORTThe FBI's Rapid Response