Quiz: Can You Name the Most Visited U.S. States in Under 2 Minutes?
Every state in the U.S. has its own distinct character and charm. Some offer travelers breathtaking…
Asking questions
Sports news
#Canadian #official #backs #report #Iranian #football #chiefs #denied #entry #FIFA #event">Canadian official backs up report that Iranian football chiefs were denied entry for FIFA event
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her “understanding” that Iranian football officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Anand appeared to confirm a report from Tasnim, an Iranian news agency associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but she said the denial was “unintentional.”
Tasnim reported that Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj and two other Iranian officials were denied entry due to “inappropriate behavior of immigration officials” at Toronto’s Pearson Airport.
“It’s not my personal lead, but my understanding is that there is a revocation of the permission. It was unintentional, but I’ll leave it to the minister to indicate,” Anand said, apparently referring to Immigration Minister Lena Diab.
The online news outlet Iran International first reported that Taj had been granted a visa Monday and had been removed from Canada late Tuesday evening due to his connections to the IRGC, a listed terrorist entity in Canada.
ALSO READ: Canadian government allocates $145 million for FIFA World Cup 2026 security
An emailed response from Diab’s office said all visa applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by trained officials.
“While we cannot comment on individual cases due to privacy laws, the government has been clear and consistent: IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country,” said Taous Ait, Diab’s press secretary.
The FIFA Congress gathering comes weeks before the start of a World Cup that is being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Representatives from each of the 211 federations in football’s governing body were expected to attend the event that begins Thursday.
FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Iran’s status for the event.
Published on Apr 30, 2026
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her “understanding” that Iranian football officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Anand appeared to confirm a report from Tasnim, an Iranian news agency associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but she said the denial was “unintentional.”
Tasnim reported that Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj and two other Iranian officials were denied entry due to “inappropriate behavior of immigration officials” at Toronto’s Pearson Airport.
“It’s not my personal lead, but my understanding is that there is a revocation of the permission. It was unintentional, but I’ll leave it to the minister to indicate,” Anand said, apparently referring to Immigration Minister Lena Diab.
The online news outlet Iran International first reported that Taj had been granted a visa Monday and had been removed from Canada late Tuesday evening due to his connections to the IRGC, a listed terrorist entity in Canada.
ALSO READ: Canadian government allocates $145 million for FIFA World Cup 2026 security
An emailed response from Diab’s office said all visa applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by trained officials.
“While we cannot comment on individual cases due to privacy laws, the government has been clear and consistent: IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country,” said Taous Ait, Diab’s press secretary.
The FIFA Congress gathering comes weeks before the start of a World Cup that is being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Representatives from each of the 211 federations in football’s governing body were expected to attend the event that begins Thursday.
FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Iran’s status for the event.
Published on Apr 30, 2026
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her “understanding” that Iranian football…
entertainment
Daily Picdump (60 PICS)
Daily Picdump (60 PICS) - Izismile.com Processing. Please wait... Advertisement …
fashion-Alizabeth
Candace Owens Defends Jimmy Kimmel Amid Their Feuds With President Donald Trump
Candace Owens is defending Jimmy Kimmel amid their respective feuds with President Donald Trump. “What I…
Sports news
#Deadspin #Jays #activate #George #Springer #DFA #Eloy #Jimenez">Deadspin | Jays activate OF George Springer, DFA Eloy Jimenez
Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) shows the heart symbol after his solo home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Blue Jays activated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Toronto designated first baseman/outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.
Springer, 36, was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox.
Springer has been sidelined with a broken left big toe since April 11. The four-time All-Star hit .185 with two homers and six RBIs in 14 games before the injury.
Jimenez, 29, is batting .290 with three RBIs in 12 games in his first season with the Blue Jays, who signed him in free agency in January.
–Field Level Media
Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) shows the heart symbol after his solo home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Blue Jays activated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Toronto designated first baseman/outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.
Springer, 36, was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox.
Springer has been sidelined with a broken left big toe since April 11. The four-time All-Star hit .185 with two homers and six RBIs in 14 games before the injury.
Jimenez, 29, is batting .290 with three RBIs in 12 games in his first season with the Blue Jays, who signed him in free agency in January.
–Field Level Media
Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) shows the heart symbol after his solo home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Blue Jays activated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Toronto designated first baseman/outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.
Springer, 36, was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox.
Springer has been sidelined with a broken left big toe since April 11. The four-time All-Star hit .185 with two homers and six RBIs in 14 games before the injury.
Jimenez, 29, is batting .290 with three RBIs in 12 games in his first season with the Blue Jays, who signed him in free agency in January.
–Field Level Media
Mar 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) shows…
Fashion news
Is Sabrina Carpenter Going to the Met Gala 2026?
Last year, Carpenter kept the custom streak going, attending the event in a pants-free tuxedo-inspired…
Sports news
#Kobbie #Mainoo #extends #contract #Manchester #United">Kobbie Mainoo extends contract with Manchester United until 2031
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has extended his contract with the club until 2031.
Mainoo’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season, but the 21-year-old — who joined the United academy at the age of six — has recommitted his future to Old Trafford.
He has made 98 appearances for the club, and scored the winning goal in the final of the 2024 FA Cup against Manchester City. He was also an important part of England’s run to the final of the 2024 European Championships.
“Manchester United has always been my home; this special club means everything to my family,” Mainoo said in a statement on the Manchester United website.
ALSO READ: Ashley Young to retire at the end of the season
“I have grown up seeing the impact that our club has on our city, and I relish the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt.
“From The Cliff, to Littleton Road, to Carrington and ultimately Old Trafford, the journey so far has been incredible. I have the privilege of living my dream every single day, with the same relentless desire to succeed here as when I joined my first training session at the age of six.
“We can all feel the momentum building inside the club. I am determined to step up and play my role in helping Manchester United to regularly fight for major trophies in the years ahead.”
Published on Apr 30, 2026
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has extended his contract with the club until 2031.
Mainoo’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season, but the 21-year-old — who joined the United academy at the age of six — has recommitted his future to Old Trafford.
He has made 98 appearances for the club, and scored the winning goal in the final of the 2024 FA Cup against Manchester City. He was also an important part of England’s run to the final of the 2024 European Championships.
“Manchester United has always been my home; this special club means everything to my family,” Mainoo said in a statement on the Manchester United website.
ALSO READ: Ashley Young to retire at the end of the season
“I have grown up seeing the impact that our club has on our city, and I relish the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt.
“From The Cliff, to Littleton Road, to Carrington and ultimately Old Trafford, the journey so far has been incredible. I have the privilege of living my dream every single day, with the same relentless desire to succeed here as when I joined my first training session at the age of six.
“We can all feel the momentum building inside the club. I am determined to step up and play my role in helping Manchester United to regularly fight for major trophies in the years ahead.”
Published on Apr 30, 2026
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has extended his contract with the club until 2031.Mainoo’s contract…
![Deadspin | PIF to no longer financially back LIV Golf [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 5, 2026; Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA; Bryson DeChambeau in action during the second round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Reuters via Imagn Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund confirmed Wednesday it will no longer finance LIV Golf, according to the Wall Street Journal. The league will notify its players and staff by Thursday. Reports of PIF pulling its funding have been rampant for weeks. The Telegraph reported LIV officials were summoned to an emergency meeting in New York last week, and a tournament scheduled for June in Louisiana was postponed. In a statement issued to Field Level Media, the league said it planned to move the tournament to the fall to avoid “the peak summer heat and the crowded global sports calendar.” Last Wednesday, ESPN obtained an email LIV CEO Scott O’Neil sent to staff claiming the 2026 season will continue “exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.” He made no mention of LIV’s future beyond 2026, however. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects. DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Rahm reportedly turned down the opportunity to return to the PGA Tour earlier this year. According to MSN.com, some LIV players have reached out to the DP World Tour. “At the moment, we’re in the mode of just listening because we don’t know any more than anyone else does”, DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings told MSN. “But we’ll listen and we’ll make sure that we’re fully informed before we make the decisions that we need to do. But for sure, there are people who are concerned and we will be having conversations with them at the right time.” PIF and the PGA Tour signed a Framework Agreement on June 6, 2023, throwing out the lawsuit LIV filed that accused the PGA of being a monopoly. But a deal to work together never came to fruition, despite the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump. LIV has seven more events scheduled for this year, including May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #PIF #longer #financially #LIV #Golf](https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28164487.jpg "Deadspin | PIF to no longer financially back LIV Golf [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 5, 2026; Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA; Bryson DeChambeau in action during the second round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Reuters via Imagn Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund confirmed Wednesday it will no longer finance LIV Golf, according to the Wall Street Journal. The league will notify its players and staff by Thursday. Reports of PIF pulling its funding have been rampant for weeks. The Telegraph reported LIV officials were summoned to an emergency meeting in New York last week, and a tournament scheduled for June in Louisiana was postponed. In a statement issued to Field Level Media, the league said it planned to move the tournament to the fall to avoid “the peak summer heat and the crowded global sports calendar.” Last Wednesday, ESPN obtained an email LIV CEO Scott O’Neil sent to staff claiming the 2026 season will continue “exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.” He made no mention of LIV’s future beyond 2026, however. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects. DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Rahm reportedly turned down the opportunity to return to the PGA Tour earlier this year. According to MSN.com, some LIV players have reached out to the DP World Tour. “At the moment, we’re in the mode of just listening because we don’t know any more than anyone else does”, DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings told MSN. “But we’ll listen and we’ll make sure that we’re fully informed before we make the decisions that we need to do. But for sure, there are people who are concerned and we will be having conversations with them at the right time.” PIF and the PGA Tour signed a Framework Agreement on June 6, 2023, throwing out the lawsuit LIV filed that accused the PGA of being a monopoly. But a deal to work together never came to fruition, despite the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump. LIV has seven more events scheduled for this year, including May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #PIF #longer #financially #LIV #Golf")
![Deadspin | PIF to no longer financially back LIV Golf [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 5, 2026; Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA; Bryson DeChambeau in action during the second round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Reuters via Imagn Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund confirmed Wednesday it will no longer finance LIV Golf, according to the Wall Street Journal. The league will notify its players and staff by Thursday. Reports of PIF pulling its funding have been rampant for weeks. The Telegraph reported LIV officials were summoned to an emergency meeting in New York last week, and a tournament scheduled for June in Louisiana was postponed. In a statement issued to Field Level Media, the league said it planned to move the tournament to the fall to avoid “the peak summer heat and the crowded global sports calendar.” Last Wednesday, ESPN obtained an email LIV CEO Scott O’Neil sent to staff claiming the 2026 season will continue “exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.” He made no mention of LIV’s future beyond 2026, however. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects. DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Rahm reportedly turned down the opportunity to return to the PGA Tour earlier this year. According to MSN.com, some LIV players have reached out to the DP World Tour. “At the moment, we’re in the mode of just listening because we don’t know any more than anyone else does”, DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings told MSN. “But we’ll listen and we’ll make sure that we’re fully informed before we make the decisions that we need to do. But for sure, there are people who are concerned and we will be having conversations with them at the right time.” PIF and the PGA Tour signed a Framework Agreement on June 6, 2023, throwing out the lawsuit LIV filed that accused the PGA of being a monopoly. But a deal to work together never came to fruition, despite the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump. LIV has seven more events scheduled for this year, including May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #PIF #longer #financially #LIV #Golf](https://i0.wp.com/images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28164487.jpg?ssl=1 "Deadspin | PIF to no longer financially back LIV Golf [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 5, 2026; Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA; Bryson DeChambeau in action during the second round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Reuters via Imagn Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund confirmed Wednesday it will no longer finance LIV Golf, according to the Wall Street Journal. The league will notify its players and staff by Thursday. Reports of PIF pulling its funding have been rampant for weeks. The Telegraph reported LIV officials were summoned to an emergency meeting in New York last week, and a tournament scheduled for June in Louisiana was postponed. In a statement issued to Field Level Media, the league said it planned to move the tournament to the fall to avoid “the peak summer heat and the crowded global sports calendar.” Last Wednesday, ESPN obtained an email LIV CEO Scott O’Neil sent to staff claiming the 2026 season will continue “exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.” He made no mention of LIV’s future beyond 2026, however. Founded in 2021, LIV Golf made its debut in June 2022 and used lavish, guaranteed contracts to lure dozens of stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA. PIF has provided LIV with more than $5 billion, but the league has reportedly lost millions of dollars per year. Earlier this month, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, PIF’s governor and LIV’s main financial backer, shared a plan for the kingdom to cut back on international investments and focus on more domestic projects. DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Rahm reportedly turned down the opportunity to return to the PGA Tour earlier this year. According to MSN.com, some LIV players have reached out to the DP World Tour. “At the moment, we’re in the mode of just listening because we don’t know any more than anyone else does”, DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings told MSN. “But we’ll listen and we’ll make sure that we’re fully informed before we make the decisions that we need to do. But for sure, there are people who are concerned and we will be having conversations with them at the right time.” PIF and the PGA Tour signed a Framework Agreement on June 6, 2023, throwing out the lawsuit LIV filed that accused the PGA of being a monopoly. But a deal to work together never came to fruition, despite the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump. LIV has seven more events scheduled for this year, including May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #PIF #longer #financially #LIV #Golf")
