Gabehart, Spire Counter-Sue Joe Gibbs Racing

In response to Joe Gibbs Racing's lawsuit, Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart have filed countersuits against the plaintiffs. The countersuits re-establish the defendants' defense and denials while bringing their own legal claims against JGR. blablasex.es

Gabehart, who worked at Joe Gibbs Racing from 2012 to 2025 in roles including engineer, crew chief, and competition director, has been accused by JGR of misappropriation of some kind, though the specific allegations were cut off in the provided feed content.

Yan Diomande has emerged as one of Europe's most coveted football talents, with his inspiring story of overcoming poverty and dedicating his career to his late sister Roxane, who passed away in 2025 at age 15. The Ivorian winger, currently with Leganés, leads his nation's historic bid to reach the World Cup elimination rounds.

Diomande's journey from childhood poverty in Abiyán to international stardom includes stints with Bournemouth, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Olympiacos, and Rangers. With 16 successful dribbles at the World Cup, the 22-year-old faces Curacao in a crucial match that could see Ivory Coast advance to the knockout stages for the first time in history.

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute off a precise cross from Tshepang Moremi and South Africa finished in second place in Group A behind Mexico, which won all three of its group-stage games. South Africa will take on Canada, the second-place finisher in Group B, in a knockout game Sunday at Inglewood, California. Bafana Bafana had failed to advance from the group stage in 1998, 2002 and as host in 2010. South Africa opened its World Cup with a 2-0 loss to Mexico before using a late goal to earn a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic. It entered its final group-stage game trailing Mexico and favored South Korea before shocking the Taegeuk Warriors. South Korea opened this World Cup with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Czech Republic and lost to Mexico 1-0 in its second game. The Taegeuk Warriors could still advance in the tournament, pending the results of other games this week. South Korea became the first Asian team to reach the knockout round in 2002, when it finished fourth overall. The Taegeuk Warriors also advanced out of the group stage in 2022 and 2010, both times reaching the round of 16. Reporting by The Associated Press.

FIFA issued a five‑match suspension to Qatar defender Assim Madibo after his tackle from behind in the 51st minute of Canada's 6‑0 win over Qatar broke midfielder Ismaël Koné's tibia and fibula. The incident earned Madibo a straight red card and forced Koné to be stretchered off and later undergo surgery.

Madibo publicly apologized to Koné after the match and the discipline is open to appeal. The ban is part of FIFA’s serious foul play sanctions and comes as Canada’s first World Cup victory was marred by the injury.

South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South ⁠Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put ⁠South Africa – who will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June – on four points behind Group A winners Mexico, who beat the ‌Czechia 3-0. South Korea, ‌who started with talisman Son Heung-min on the bench, have three points.