FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a host country for this year's World Cup soccer tournament despite violent incidents following the death of a powerful drug lord that left at least 70 people dead. Last Sunday, the Mexican army killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes “El Mencho”, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CNGJ) sparking several days of violence.
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Three takes from Michigan State basketball’s win over Purdue
Michigan State conquered demons in Mackey on Thursday. Here are three takeaways from the win:
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U.S. Olympian Matt Boldy has 2 goals and 2 assists in Wild's 5-2 win over Avs
U.S. Olympian Matt Boldy had two goals and two assists, Filip Gustavsson stopped 44 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. In Minnesota's first game after the Olympic break, Boldy extended his points streak to seven games, and fellow U.S. teammate Quinn Hughes had his team-leading 53rd assist of the season. Gustavsson improved to 17-2-4 in his past 23 games.
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