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Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended by FIFA, allowing the forward to play in the United States' World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Tuesday.

Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium

Dozens of Mexican fans gathered outside the England squad's hotel with loudspeakers, horns and fireworks in the early hours of Sunday morning, aiming to disrupt players' sleep before their World Cup round-of-16 match against Mexico.

World Cup serenade: Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players' sleep

Real Madrid has boosted its defense by signing Dutch international Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan.

Real Madrid signs Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan to boost defense

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed by fog at Wrigley Field for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night.

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field

Ashley Sanchez scored twice as the North Carolina Courage beat the Seattle Reign 3-1.

Sanchez scores twice and the Courage top the Reign 3-1 in the NWSL

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"He's mature. He's a pro and I do think he's ready," coach Pete DeBoer said of the 22-year-old defenseman.

Gross: Isaiah George eyes full-time role with Islanders

Braden Schneider needs to be signed or traded and first-round pick Alberts Smits must sign an entry-level contract to play in North America this season.

Stephenson: Rangers' Drury still has work left on his to-do list

The Raptors, Heat, 76ers and Cavaliers have their eyes set on the defending NBA champions. And don't forget about Detroit and Orlando.

Popper: Transformed teams a threat to Knicks, especially if LeBron signs on

This was a club that was supposed to rival the Dodgers; instead they appear to be wasting a generational talent.

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