The LA Dodgers have been invited to visit the White House by President Donald Trump, but at least one of their players won’t be there.

A seven-game victory over the Toronto Blue Jays clinched back-to-back World Series titles last November, and now the championship-winning team have the opportunity to attend a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C.

All US championship teams make a customary appearance at the Oval Office, and the Dodgers have confirmed they’ll stop by on July 23 during a trip to the East Coast for games against the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.

Kike Hernandez Skipping White House Visit

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Utility player Kike Hernandez appeared to confirm on social media that he wouldn’t be joining his teammates as he responded to a fan pleading ‘please don’t go to the white house’ by saying ‘I’m not’.

The 34-year-old later deleted that comment, but has now doubled down on his stance to miss the trip to the capital. He was part of the Dodgers’ team that attended the White House last year to celebrate their 2024 World Series win.

But he won’t be there this time around as he goes through the rehabilitation process to recover from a strained left oblique. Even if he wasn’t going through rehab, he claims he still wouldn’t be going, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Dave Roberts, the Dodgers’ manager, said he expected a lot of his players to be there, but that it was ultimately ‘an individual choice’.

He said: “I’m sure a lot of guys are going to participate and be there, and this is an individual choice. But I do expect a lot of our guys to be there.”

Roberts then went to explain how he feels the invitation is an honour and that his goal is to win championships to secure the trip. He continued:

Hernandez Didn’t Enjoy Last White House Trip

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Hernandez made it very clear that he wasn’t too impressed by his trip to the White House in 2025. He claimed he ‘wasn’t really interested’ in speaking to President Trump and explained what the day consisted of.

He explained that there was a lot of waiting around: “We went to the White House that morning. They had us sit in a room for about three hours. Then they told us to stand up and get in line. We waited for a couple more hours. And then they took us to the stage. The guy gave his speech, and we left.”

That could well play a big role in his reluctance to go out of his way to meet the President again.

Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a move to sign Savinho this summer, a year after almost concluding a deal to sign the Brazilian forward.

Spurs have worked hard so far in the summer transfer window to revitalise Roberto De Zerbi‘s squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, spending more than £237million on six players thus far.

But all of the new signings have been made at the back and in midfield, with De Zerbi yet to add to his forward line.

That may be about to change, with Spurs continuing talks with City over a deal to sign the Brazilian 22-year-old.

Savinho performed well when called upon for Man City last season

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Savinho is “number one, two and three” priority for Tottenham this summer now, amid reports of interest in the likes of Rafael Leao and Cody Gakpo too.

Savinho played a bit-part role for the Citizens last season, having not been allowed to leave for north London last summer, although he did rack up 36 appearances in all competitions. However, only 14 of those were in the starting lineup. He did still manage seven goal contributions – four goals and three assists – with all but one of those goal contributions coming when he was in the XI, showing what he is capable of when trusted from the start.

And Savinho has caused a stir, suggesting he is ready to make the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a social media post on Friday night.

The City forward has been on his holidays, having not been chosen for the Brazil squad for the World Cup, as he prepares to return to pre-season. But like everyone else in football he has been taking in what has been going on in America, Canada and Mexico, with the tournament reaching the quarter-final stage this week.

Tottenham star Pedro Porro was in action on Friday night as Spain defeated Belgium in the last eight to progress to the semi-finals. And the right-back played a vital role in the victory. Speaking afterwards, he said on Instagram: “On to the semis! Proud of this crew that keeps dreaming big. One step closer.”

​​​​​​​Savinho had his say on Porro’s Spain display

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City star Savinho was immediately in the replies. He commented: “Jogaaaaa muito fechamento.” That loosely translates to: “He plays really well, man.”

A comment of congratulations to the Spurs right-back which is curious, considering the two do not share a nationality, nor have they ever played alongside one another.

Porro did start life in England with City, joining the Premier League side in 2020, before leaving to move to Sporting CP in 2022. But there was no crossover, with Savinho not arriving at the Etihad until 2024.

Savinho may just have wanted to congratulate the Spurs man on a good performance at the World Cup, but there may be more to it than that, too.

Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner and current world number eight, has looked back on the landmark moments of his extraordinary career and named the opponent he regards as his greatest rival.

In an interview with Eurosport, Djokovic reflected on more than two decades at the top of the game, highlighting the achievements that remain most significant to him.

The Serbian star quickly pointed to his first Wimbledon triumph in 2011 as the standout memory of his career, describing success at SW19 as the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition.

“It was my dream tournament when I was young,” he said. He even placed that achievement above his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2008 Australian Open, where he defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Djokovic also singled out winning Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games as one of the defining accomplishments of his journey, stating: “But I would say, a gold medal for my country would probably be the highlight of my entire career.”

Novak Djokovic Reveals Toughest Tennis Opponent

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When questioned about the most challenging opponent of his career, Djokovic was quick to reference the two fellow members of tennis’ legendary Big Three.

“You probably know the names Federer and Nadal,” he joked. “I would say Nadal would be the one that probably stands out [as] my biggest opponent and biggest rival.”

The rivalry between the Serb and the Spaniard has delivered some of the sport’s most memorable matches over the past 20 years, including the unforgettable 2012 Australian Open final and the gruelling 2013 French Open semi-final.

Even with so many achievements behind him, Djokovic says his attention remains fixed on what lies ahead. “The best moment is the next winning moment,” he explained, highlighting the demanding nature of the ATP Tour and the need to move forward after every event.

Novak Djokovic Isn’t Considering Retirement Just Yet

Although he was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals, the penultimate Grand Slam tournament of the 2026 season, Djokovic stressed during his post-match comments that he has no plans to make the 2026 Championships his farewell appearance.

He maintained that he still believes he can challenge for major titles on grass and is already eager to return to the All England Club.

With a record tally of 24 Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal, and a relentless hunger for success, the Serbian legend remains motivated at the age of 39. As he targets a defence of his Olympic crown at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, supporters can look forward to more milestones from Djokovic in the years ahead.