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FIFA President Infantino: Critics spread ‘hate and false rumors’

GENEVA — One week after the World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament. Infantino praised FIFA for “delivering the best show in the world” and spoke of the World Cup bringing “joy and togetherness,” in a 900-word statement published across a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on FIFA’s website late Sunday. “Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” the FIFA leader wrote, addressing his comments to “those behind their pens and ...

Sweepstakes for LeBron won by Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid. “ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day...... Want to join us in philly?? Peace,” Embiid wrote. His recruitment skills were on point and James — the ...

Cubs’ star set to hit the jackpot

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is again projected to receive the largest amount from the $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool based on his regular-season statistics. Crow-Armstrong is on track to receive $1,179,587 according to WAR calculations through July 6 that Major ...

Dodgers’ Ohtani not ready to pitch yet

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to throw another bullpen Saturday at Citi Field, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn’t expect the two-way superstar to return to the rotation by next week. “That’s too early. I feel very good that it won’t be next week,” ...

Kansas City Chiefs: No limits on star quarterback

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to participate in the start of training camp, checking off one of the major goals that the two-time MVP set for himself when he underwent surgery late last year to repair torn ligaments in his left knee. Mahomes said ...

Blaney ready to put Penske in NASCAR winner’s circle

INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Blaney faces a high-stakes weekend in Indianapolis. He’s hoping to put Roger Penske back in victory lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and he’d like to add a second crown jewel win to his resume. At the same time, he’s chasing a $1 million pay day — if he ...