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Israel could face suspension by UEFA next week

Israel's clubs and national teams could be suspended by UEFA next week, according to reports in the UK press.

Justin Rose of Europe during a press conference before a practice round ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA.

Europe would accept Ryder Cup trophy from Trump - Rose

If Donald Trump hangs around for a trophy presentation and Europe defends its Ryder Cup title at Bethpage Black this week, Justin Rose says would gladly accept the spoils from the President of the United States.

Golf • 24 Sep

Scottie Scheffler of Team United States - 2025 Ryder Cup

Scheffler reveals congratulatory calls from Trump

World number one Scottie Scheffler has revealed he receives calls and messages from United States president Donald Trump after he wins tournaments.

Golf • 23 Sep

Imane Khelif says she will defend her Olympic crown in LA

'Trump doesn't scare me' - Khelif to fight at LA Games

Imane Khelif is refusing to be intimidated by United States president Donald Trump as she looks forward to defending her Olympic title in Los Angeles.

Boxing • 19 Mar

Gianni Infantino poses for photographs with Donald Trump

Infantino defends Saudi World Cup and Trump connection

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and his close relationship with United States president Donald Trump.

Soccer • 28 Feb

Is fixing world golf next on the list for Donald Trump and Elon Musk?

PGA, LIV leaders to meet with Trump - report

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and leaders of LIV Golf are in Washington DC, to meet with President Donald Trump, Golfweek reported Thursday.

Golf • 20 Feb

McIlroy is in Abu Dhabi for the HSBC Championship

McIlroy: Trump presidency could bring end to golf split

Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump becoming US president for the second time could help "clear the way" for a peace deal in golf's civil war.

Golf • 06 Nov 24

Donald Trump poses for a photo with Brooks Koepka and Sergio Garcia at the LIV Golf season finale in Miami

9/11 families: 'LIV Golf to us is Death Golf'

As Donald Trump was teeing off in a Pro Am event at the season finale of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series at the ex-president's Trump National Golf Club on Thursday, the 9/11 Justice Group was planning its weekend of protests.

Golf • 28 Oct 22

The Trump organisation is reeling from the PGA Championship blow

Bogey-man Trump out-of-bounds with American golf

Nothing could have hurt Donald Trump more than the news that his most loyal of constituencies was turning on him

Golf • 13 Jan 21

Bill Belichick has turned for the Medal of Freedom from US President Donald Trump

Bill Belichick rejects Medal of Freedom from Trump

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday he has decided not to accept the Medal of Freedom from US President Donald Trump in the wake of last week's siege of the Capitol by the president's supporters.

US Sport • 12 Jan 21

Trump National Golf Club has lost the rights to host the 2022 PGA Championship

Trump National Golf Club stripped of PGA Championship

Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, which is owned by US President Donald Trump, has been stripped of the 2022 PGA Championship.

Golf • 11 Jan 21

NBA to resume but Trump slams 'political organisation'

The NBA has said it hopes to resume play today or tomorrow after players agreed to resume games following boycotts in protest against racial injustice and police brutality, while US President Donald Trump has denounced the league as "like a political organisation."

Basketball • 28 Aug 20

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at NASCAR's flagship Daytona 500 race in February

Donald Trump lashes out at Bubba Wallace and NASCAR

US President Donald Trump has called on NASCAR's only black driver Bubba Wallace to apologize over a noose found hanging in his garage stall, which the FBI found not to have been evidence of a hate crime, and made false claims about falling TV ratings for the motorsport series.

Motorsport • 06 Jul 20

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said not supporting players had been a mistake

Trump set to turn back on NFL and soccer

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League or soccer matches if players do not stand for the national anthem.

Soccer • 14 Jun 20

Trump deflects McIlroy comments on golf match

Donald Trump has responded to Rory McIlroy's vow to never play golf with the US President again after his response to the Covid-19 crisis, saying some professional golfers liked his policies and others did not.

Golf • 18 May 20

'Phenomenal' Trump congratulates McGregor on 'big' win

Donald Trump congratulated Conor McGregor on his winning UFC return after the fighter described him as a "phenomenal president".

MMA • 21 Jan 20

Rapinoe celebrating at the ticker tape parade

Rapinoe addresses Trump as USA parade World Cup trophy

USA star Megan Rapinoe has delivered a stirring criticism to President Donald Trump saying "your message is excluding people."

Soccer • 10 Jul 19

Megan Rapinoe celebrates following her World Cup final opener in Lyon

Trump praises World Cup winners following victory

US President Donald Trump joined the chorus of praise for the women's national soccer team in the wake of their World Cup triumph on Sunday just days after a spat with the captain.

Soccer • 07 Jul 19

Megan Rapinoe celebrates after her side beat Spain in the round of 16

Rapinoe stands by controversial White House comments

Megan Rapinoe issued a statement ahead of this afternoon's World Cup quarter-final press conference, standing by her comments about not wanting to go to the White House.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 27 Jun 19

Megan Rapinoe said she would not attend a White House reception

Trump tells Rapinoe not to 'disrespect' country

US President Donald Trump has invited the nation's women's football team to the White House after player Megan Rapinoe said she would not attend a visit, telling her she should respect the office.

Soccer • 26 Jun 19

Tiger Woods awarded America's highest civilian honour

Tiger Woods has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honour, by president Donald Trump.

Golf • 07 May 19

Trump tweets 'Nike getting killed' by Kaepernick ad

US President Donald Trump has once again weighed in on Nike's ad campaign featuring controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

US Sport • 05 Sep 18

Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem

Colin Kaepernick to front new sportswear campaign

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who protested against social and racial inequality in the United States by kneeling during pre-game anthems, is the face of a new advertising campaign by Nike.

Colin Kaepernick • 04 Sep 18

Jerry Jones: "Our policy is you stand during the anthem, toe on the line."

Trump praises Cowboys owner for strong US anthem stance

US President Donald Trump used Twitter on Friday to share his support of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' player-will-stand position.

US Sport • 27 Jul 18

FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) poses with the United 2026 bid after it was announced it had won the right to host the World Cup

Donald Trump 'worked really hard' on World Cup 2026 bid

United States president Donald Trump has congratulated himself for helping the joint North American bid beat Morocco in Wednesday's vote to host the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18