Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps last week.Roupp started the 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night with Gen 9:12-16 written on his cap. A portion of the Bible verse overlapped the rainbow SF logo players wore for the Pride Night. San Francisco relievers JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker also added Bible verses to their caps.Another Giants pitcher, left-hander Sam Hentges, wore the team's standard black cap with the orange logo instead of the Pride Night version.MLB issued a warning about future violations of the league's uniform policy.The writing on the cap violates our rules and consistent with normal practice we have warned the players about future violations, MLB said in its original statement.The league issued another statement Tuesday to elaborate.To be clear, this routine verbal warning not to wear the hat in future games is not disciplinary and had absolutely nothing to do with the content of the message," MLB said."We respect players right to free expression. However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseballs Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, (a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment. We have given the same warning numerous times in the past to players for messages such as Dad, Happy Mothers Day, I Love Mom, and names of family members.MLB teams sometimes host Pride Nights during the regular season to support their LGBTQ+ fans. The league has been a leader among the four major U.S. pro sports in hosting Pride Nights, in part because its regular season overlaps with Pride Month in June. Many adopt rainbow-colored uniforms patches or logos, set up special signage around ballparks and invite guests including community leaders and drag performers.The portion of the Genesis verse cited by Roupp on his hat included God's promise to never again send a worldwide flood and the rainbow in the sky is the sign of that covenant.Thats just kind of something I believe in, and I stand firm in that, and Im thankful we live in a country where, you know, we have the freedom to believe what we want and express what we want, Roupp told reporters.Giants manager Tony Vitello told reporters nothing was discussed with the pitchers before the game. Vitello said it was just kind of a general knowledge" that players "have the freedom to do what they think is best.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

Today marks day six of the 2026 World Cup.And there will be several big matches later, with France, Norway and Argentina all in action.Didier Deschamps' France team enter the tournament stacked with A-listers in every department.They will be spearheaded by Kylian Mbappe in their match with Senegal tonight, with the forward eager to shine for his country following a turbulent campaign at Real Madrid.Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Desire Doue also look primed to play big roles in the coming weeks ahead.Norway, with Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in their ranks, will do battle with Iraq.And Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Algeria in the early hours of Wednesday morning.Stay up to date with all of our coverage below. What's coming up tonight?Four games once again for fans to get their teeth into tonight.France kick off proceedings from 8pm against Senegal before Iraq play Norway from 11pm.Into the night where Lionel Messi's Argentina play Algeria from 2am as the defending champions look to get their campaign off to a positive start.Austria versus Jordan is the 5am game in Group J.Why has Tuchel gone for Chalobah?The connection between Thomas Tuchel and Trevoh Chalobah dates back to their time together at Chelsea.After spending several years gaining experience on loan with clubs including Huddersfield Town, Ipswich Town and Lorient, Chalobah returned to Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2021-22 season.It was Tuchel who handed the defender his senior Chelsea debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal.The Blues, fresh from winning the Champions League, drew 1-1 before prevailing on penalties to lift the trophy, marking the start of Chalobah's first-team breakthrough under the German coach.Confirmation that Livramento is outIt's now official that Tino Livramento will miss the rest of England's World Cup campaign after being ruled out with a calf injury.The Newcastle defender suffered the setback during training on Sunday, with the FA confirming he will leave the squad and return home.England boss Thomas Tuchel has moved quickly to replace him, calling up Trevoh Chalobah.The Chelsea defender, who has one senior England cap, will join the squad after Wednesday's opener against Croatia.Livramento's withdrawal is a cruel blow after he battled previous injury problems to earn a place at his first major tournament.FA provide insight into Thomas Tuchel's futureThomas Tuchel will be judged on results despite signing a new England contract through to Euro 2028, according to FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.Bullingham revealed the German's deal contains performance-related clauses, though he declined to disclose specific details.Tuchel was originally appointed with the objective of delivering World Cup success and recently agreed a two-year extension beyond this summer's tournament.Bullingham also suggested the FA retains significant control over the arrangement, insisting they can hold Tuchel to his contract. England suffer major injury blow ahead of Croatia matchEngland's World Cup preparations have been dealt a significant blow with Tino Livramento set to miss the tournament through injury.The Newcastle defender has reportedly suffered a calf tear and is set to return home for rehabilitation, with the FA yet to officially confirm the setback.The timing is particularly frustrating for Thomas Tuchel, coming just a day before England's opener against Croatia.Although unlikely to start, Livramento was viewed as an important squad option.Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is now expected to be drafted in as cover.Thomas Tuchel makes admission as England players fear racist abuseEngland boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted he cannot stop players from being targeted by racist abuse online during the World Cup.The 52-year-old has called for his squad to try and stay off social media for the duration of the tournament, calling it the healthiest option for the team.His comments came ahead of England's opening Group L clash with Croatia on Wednesday evening.The Champions League-winning manager said: "I cannot protect them from social media abuse. I would love to protect them and switch off all their phones... that is a solution, but that is maybe not the solution."Portugal star defends going to the beach ahead of opening gamePortugal midfielder Matheus Nunes has defended his country's World Cup preparations after criticism over players spending time on the beach ahead of their opener against DR Congo.Portuguese media questioned whether stars including Cristiano Ronaldo were taking things too easily in Florida, but Nunes insisted the beach sessions are a deliberate part of adapting to local conditions.The Manchester City midfielder explained that players visit the beach in the mornings to acclimatise to the heat before completing normal training sessions later in the day.Nunes stressed Portugal are fully focused on their World Cup campaign despite the scrutiny.Iran boss says his side are the 'most oppressed' at the World CupIran boss Amir Ghalenoei has launched a scathing attack on the treatment of his team at the World Cup, claiming they are the "most oppressed" side at the tournament.Despite earning a hard-fought 2-2 draw with New Zealand, Ghalenoei expressed frustration over travel arrangements that forced Iran to leave Los Angeles immediately after the match.The head coach also highlighted logistical challenges caused by ongoing political tensions, saying the squad had been denied adequate recovery time and support staff.Ghalenoei insisted decisions were being made without explanation, leaving Iran facing significant obstacles as they pursue qualification from Group G.Emma Hayes praises Cape Verde draw as a 'victory for immigration'Emma Hayes described Cape Verde's stunning World Cup draw with Spain as "a victory for immigration" after the tournament debutants produced one of the shocks of the competition.The former Chelsea boss praised the diverse backgrounds within the Cape Verde squad following their disciplined 0-0 draw with the European champions.Hayes insisted the result was fully deserved, highlighting the team's organisation, aggression and tactical discipline throughout the contest.Her comments came after Cape Verde frustrated Spain for 90 minutes to claim a historic point.The result has boosted hopes of a remarkable run to the knockout stages in their first-ever World Cup appearance.Rafael van der Vaart triggers backlashRafael van der Vaart has sparked backlash after making a joke about Japan's players during live World Cup coverage of the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan. Working as a pundit for Dutch broadcaster NOS, the former Tottenham and Real Madrid midfielder quipped that Japan's players "look alike" while analysing a late equaliser from Daichi Kamada. The remark quickly drew criticism on social media, with some viewers expressing disappointment at the comment. Van der Vaart also questioned the performance of Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk following the disappointing draw, which left the Dutch still searching for their first World Cup win.Marcelo Bielsa hits back after photoshoot incidentMarcelo Bielsa has hit back after an awkward World Cup photoshoot sparked widespread attention, insisting: Im not a model.The Uruguay boss appeared to avoid looking at the camera during FIFAs official team picture before his sides 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia.When questioned afterwards, Bielsa refused to explain his behaviour, saying he had done nothing wrong and was under no obligation to pose for photographs.The 70-year-old, renowned for his eccentric personality and unconventional methods, dismissed suggestions the incident required clarification.Bielsa instead urged focus on football after Uruguay's disappointing start to their World Cup campaign.Lionel Messi hailed by Argentina boss ahead of World Cup openerLionel Scaloni has paid a glowing tribute to Lionel Messi, insisting the Argentine superstar's appeal stretches far beyond his homeland.Ahead of Argentina's latest World Cup challenge, Scaloni reflected on Messi's enduring influence and described him as a player the entire planet wants to watch.Having followed Messi's career for decades, the Argentina boss said supporters from all nations are drawn to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner whenever he takes to the pitch.Scaloni believes Messi's impact transcends football loyalties, with fans around the world eager to witness one of the sport's greatest-ever players in action.Harry Maguire vows to fight for England futureHarry Maguire has ruled out retiring from international football despite the pain of missing England's World Cup squad. The Manchester United defender admitted he was "really disappointed" after being left out by Thomas Tuchel, insisting he felt he had done enough to earn selection. Maguire revealed Tuchel delivered the news via a FaceTime call and said the decision was difficult to accept after a strong finish to the season. However, the 33-year-old remains determined to fight for his England future, declaring he still has plenty to offer and would value even one more cap for his country.Iran 'being forced to leave World Cup' after New Zealand drawMehdi Taremi has criticised the treatment of Iran's World Cup squad after claiming they were forced to leave Los Angeles immediately following their 2-2 draw with New Zealand.The Iran captain said the unexpected travel plans were creating unnecessary stress and disrupting preparations for the team's next match.Taremi urged FIFA to provide greater support, insisting the situation was "not good for football" during a major tournament.He also revealed that FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited the dressing room after the match. In case you missed it: Iran anthem booed before World Cup openerIran's World Cup campaign began amid a tense atmosphere in Los Angeles, with sections of supporters booing the national anthem before their 2-2 draw with New Zealand.The reaction inside SoFi Stadium reflected the scrutiny surrounding Iran's participation, though there were also cheers for the players during the pre-match ceremonies.On the pitch, Iran showed resilience by coming from behind twice.Ramin Rezaeian scored once and assisted another as Iran fought back after goals from Eli Just had twice put New Zealand ahead.Despite the off-field distractions, Iran produced a determined display to earn a valuable point.Good morning and welcome to our live blogDay six already. Blimey.The World Cup is flying by and yesterday certainly didn't disappoint.There were three draws, with Cape Verde's stalemate with Spain the pick of the bunch.Iran and New Zealand couldn't find a way past each other, while Belgium and Egypt's contest ended honours even.So grab your morning coffee, or whatever you fancy, and stay up to date with all of our coverage today. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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