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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Controversy grew over the Indonesian government's denial of visas to the Israeli national gymnastics team Saturday, when the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) spoke out about it. FIG President Morinari Watanabe addressed the situation at a press conference early Saturday morning, saying he agrees with recent concern over the situation that was expressed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in a statement Friday, ahead of the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, which begins Sunday. "I agree [with] the statement of the IOC," Watanabe said. "Sports is separate from politics. All athletes have an equal right to participate in the sports event. The IOC and FIG must protect that right. Thi...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider ripped Seattle Mariners fans after they appeared to boo loudly when four-time All-Star George Springer went down in the seventh inning after being hit on the knee by a pitch. Speaking to reporters after allowing the Mariners to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series, Schneider called out what he described as poor sportsmanship from the Seattle crowd.  Toronto Blue Jays George Springer is helped by manager John Schneider, left, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., right, after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)"I know this is an awesome atmosphere to play ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Premier League manager was sacked just around 20 minutes after his team’s latest loss, marking a brief and winless tenure in charge.Nottingham Forest took to social media about 20 minutes after Saturday’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea to announce that the soccer club was moving on from manager Ange Postecoglou after just 39 days at the helm.  Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou gestures after Chelsea's 2nd goal, during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, in Nottingham, England, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.  (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)"Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! American skier and mountaineer Jim Morrison made history this week when he became the first person to successfully ski down the North Face of Mount Everest using the mountain’s most challenging and elusive path. Morrison, 50, accomplished the incredible feat on Wednesday in four hours and five minutes, descending the 29,032-foot summit with a nearly vertical drop down a slope of 9,000 feet below to the Rongbuk Glacier, according to National Geographic, which accompanied Morrision on the journey for an upcoming documentary. Morrison completed his descent in four hours and five minutes. (REUTERS/David Gray )His descent using the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs was a historic first because of the difficulty of the route. The Hornbein and Japan...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sparked backlash within the football community after he publicly called out his teammates following the team’s fifth loss of the season, this time against the Los Angeles Chargers.Among those disappointed with the quarterback’s comments was his former head coach, Alabama legend Nick Saban. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reacts after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium.  (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)Saban, who coached Tagovailoa en route to a national championship during the 2017 season, said he was shocked to hear some of the remarks his former quarterback had made.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"One of the things that I always try to tell our p...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! WNBA star Caitlin Clark will once again put down a basketball and pick up a golf club later this fall. The Indiana Fever guard is scheduled to participate in another LPGA Tour event next month — The Annika pro-am, organizers confirmed.The 2025 Annika pro-am returns to Belleair, Florida, and begins on Nov. 12. LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam will also resume her hosting duties this year.The Annika tournament marks this season’s last full-field, regular-season event. The tournament features a $3.25 million purse.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) hits a shot during The Annika Golf Tournament Pro Am at Pelican Golf Club on Nov. 13, 2024 in Belleair, Florida. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Football Club was one of two professional sports teams to sponsor Rainbow Lab's Violet Visionary Awards on Thursday night.The award ceremony honored former UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas with a "Voice of Inspiration" award, which is given to "an individual whose story and actions ignite hope and courage within the LGBTQ+ community."Thomas, a transgender woman, won a women's national title in 2022, which became the catalyst in the national debate over transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas accepts the winning trophy for the 500 Freestyle finals during the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships on March 17,...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shohei Ohtani did something never before seen in MLB history Friday night.The Japanese phenom hit three home runs and pitched six scoreless innings, leading the Dodgers back to the World Series. Los Angeles finished a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 victory in Game 4. According to MLB.com Ohtani is now the only player in league history to hit multiple home runs in a game he pitched. He reached that milestone with his second homer in the fourth inning and added a third in the seventh. He also struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with third base coach/outfield coach Dino Ebel ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump oversaw the historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas last week and has received plenty of praise.The latest praise comes from his own granddaughter, Kai Trump.In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Kai was asked how proud she was of her grandfather for being a key part in resolving the conflict.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, with Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, and Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Oct.13, 2025, in Jerusalem.  (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)"Always proud of him for whatever he does. Always will support him. I think he’s doing amazing things," she said.As part of the ceasefire, Ha...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Footage of embattled North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson discussing graphics for a TV show has been leaked.The "behind-the-scenes" footage was obtained by "Pablo Torre Finds Out," which showed the couple in a meeting room during filming of Belichick's show, "Coach," which was on the Underdog Network last year.Hudson could be heard discussing her thoughts on graphics she thought should be changed, and she offered suggestions for the graphics team to use "Adobe Photoshop" and "click, click, click." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson look on from the sideline during a game against TCU Sept. 1 at Kenan Memorial Stad...