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Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill says he offered a handshake to Kylian Mbappé after the World Cup match, Mbappé ignored him, and Gill reacted in the moment by throwing the ball at Mbappé; he later calmed down and defended Paraguay’s hard-hitting style while praising France’s campaign.
Dakota Johnson recalled promoting Splitsville in the UK when she shook everyone’s hands in an audition and introduced herself, only to be told that doing so made her “pompous” and “cocky.” She says she wasn’t being arrogant, just polite, and didn’t get the job as a result of the feedback.
Mexico outfielder Randy Arozarena apologized to Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh for comments after a handshake snub at the World Baseball Classic.
Cal Raleigh says there’s no beef with Randy Arozarena after a handshake snub at the World Baseball Classic, downplaying any feud between the teammates.
In a World Baseball Classic pool game in Houston, Randy Arozarena attempted a handshake with Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who didn’t reciprocate, prompting questions about a possible feud. Arozarena later vented in Spanish with profanity toward Raleigh, though it’s unclear if the jab was serious or banter. The moment echoes a 2023 WBC snub involving Will Smith, and a Mexico–USA rematch could still occur with both players’ teams advancing and Raleigh heading to spring training if they move on.
Morehouse defeated Tuskegee 77-69 in Atlanta, but the postgame handshake was marred when football players mingled with the teams. Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor asked security to remove them, and he was briefly placed in handcuffs before being released. The incident highlights questions about postgame security and protocol changes for future meetings between the programs.
Aryna Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open semifinal and will face Elina Rybakina in the final, as officials issued a rare warning that there would be no post‑match handshake to avoid crowd confusion amid Ukraine‑Russia tensions; the players also posed for separate pre‑match photos, highlighting the tournament’s sensitivity around the Ukraine conflict.
Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open final, where she will play on Saturday; there was no post-match handshake as Svitolina's policy on not shaking hands with Russian/Belarusian players amid the Ukraine conflict was in effect.
Naomi Osaka beat Sorana Cirstea 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the Australian Open second round, in a match notable for Cirstea's frosty post-match handshake and a brief rebuke toward Osaka; Cirstea is retiring after 2026, and Osaka advances to face Maddison Inglis in the third round.
Carson Beck drew backlash for walking off the field without congratulating Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza after Indiana's 27-21 national-title win, finishing with 232 passing yards, one TD and a late game-sealing interception.
President Donald Trump is angry with Attorney General Pam Bondi over a past incident involving her diamond ring causing him to bleed, and also because he believes she is slow in prosecuting James Comey. Trump accidentally shared a public message on Truth Social urging her to act, which upset Bondi, but he later praised her efforts.
A video circulating on social media allegedly showing officials avoiding shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was found to be false. The group in the video consisted of Russian officials who were instructed to only shake the hand of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as part of a welcoming ceremony. Other footage showed the greeting being returned to Putin by UAE officials.
President Biden forgot to shake hands with Brazilian President Lula after a joint event at the United Nations, adding to a series of recent gaffes. This incident occurred on the same day Biden was criticized for repeating a story at a fundraiser, raising concerns about his age and fitness for a second term. A recent poll found that 77% of Americans, including 69% of Democrats, believe Biden is too old for re-election.
Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan has called for a change in the rules of her sport after being disqualified for refusing to shake hands with Russian fencer Anna Smirnova at the World Fencing Championships. Kharlan won the individual saber bout but offered a touch of her saber's blade instead of a handshake. Tennis player Elina Svitolina and local football clubs Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk expressed solidarity with Kharlan. The Fencing Federation of Ukraine is preparing to appeal the disqualification decision. The International Olympic Committee urged sports federations to handle contests between Ukrainian and Russian athletes with sensitivity due to the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka was booed by the crowd at Wimbledon after a lack of handshake with Elina Svitolina following her fourth-round loss. Svitolina, who has publicly stated she will not shake hands with players from Russia or Belarus due to the ongoing invasion of her home country, said the reaction was a result of a misunderstanding. Azarenka respected Svitolina's decision and followed her lead, giving a congratulatory wave from her chair. Both players called for tennis organizations to educate crowds about the situation to avoid future hostility. Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals and will face Iga Swiatek.