NEW YORK—More than 345,000 children’s cups are being recalled due to lead levels that exceed the federal content ban, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday. Soojimus is recalling 8-ounce and 12-ounce models of its Cupkin Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups—sold in various colors on Amazon and the Cupkin website from 2018 through…

ST. LOUIS—Jesús Ferreira scored his second international hat trick, Djordje Mihailovic had two goals and the 13th-ranked United States overwhelmed No. 139 St. Kitts and Nevis 6–0 on Wednesday night, June 28, in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Mihailovic, Bryan Reynolds and Ferreira scored in a 3:50 span to build a 3–0 lead by the 16th…

LONDON—Manchester City moved to within one victory of completing a momentous treble as they deservedly beat arch-rivals Manchester United 2–1 in the FA Cup final thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s record-breaking double on Saturday. City captain Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history with a stunning volley after 12 seconds and struck what…

Jim Furyk was named the captain for the U.S. team at the 2024 Presidents Cup on Tuesday. The biennial event between U.S. and international teams is slated for Sept. 24–29, 2024 in Montreal. Canada’s Mike Weir was named captain of the international squad in November. Furyk, a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, makes his…

Jessica Pegula sent the U.S. into the Billie Jean King Cup finals, where the Americans will have the chance to extend their record for most titles. Pegula and Coco Gauff both won twice in a 4–0 victory over Austria in Delray Beach, Florida. Pegula clinched the best-of-five tie for the Americans with a 6–1, 6–3…

The United States swept its way into the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals on Saturday, getting the winning point in a 4–0 victory over Uzbekistan from the doubles team of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek. They beat Sergey Fomin and Sanjar Fayziev 6–2, 6–4, after Tommy Paul and Mackenzie McDonald had won singles…

SYDNEY—The United States claimed the inaugural United Cup on Sunday in convincing fashion with an overpowering display over Italy in the final of the mixed teams event. No. 9-ranked Taylor Fritz gave the U.S. an unassailable 3–0 lead in the best-of-five matchup when edging former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini 7–6 (4), 7–6 (7). Italy’s Matteo…

AL KHOR, Qatar—Qatar opened the World Cup on Sunday with a lavish half-hour ceremony. “People of all races, nationalities, beliefs, and orientations will gather here in Qatar and around screens across the continents to share in the exciting moments,” Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani told the crowd in a tent-shaped stadium. “How lovely…

DOHA—Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Sunday an hour before the kick off of the opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador after organizers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct. The venue has a capacity of 40,000 but at least…

DOHA, Qatar—Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Nov. 20 an hour before the opening FIFA World Cup match between host Qatar and Ecuador, after organizers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct. The venue has a capacity of 40,000 people but at least…