The terrible red card that jeopardizes everything the U.S. has accomplished at the World Cup

The Americans are moving on — without one of their biggest stars. The U.S. secured its second-ever World Cup knockout stage victory in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 despite being forced to play a man down for much of the second half, but they will have to play their next match without striker Folarin Balogun, who has scored three of the team’s eight goals in the World Cup. Balogun, whose match-opening goal put the U.S. ahead just before halftime, was given a red card in the 64th minute after a terribly interpreted review of…

Woke California city goes to war with Home Depot

West Hollywood’s city council voted this week to take Home Depot off its approved list of companies to do business with — driven by anger over the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. The liberal Los Angeles enclave is setting up a potential clash with the popular chain over allegations it has…

USMNT finally shed World Cup baggage — it’s time to dream big

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Damned if they don’t keep checking off boxes and breaking down doors.  The door the U.S. men’s national team busted down Wednesday night in a nervy 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup was the heaviest door it’s encountered in years —…

Why USMNT can’t appeal Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Folarin Balogun has no option to appeal the red card that left him suspended for the U.S. men’s national team’s Round of 16 match against Belgium, meaning the USMNT needs to plan for life without its star striker. Article 66.4 of FIFA’s regulations states that, “A…

Malik Tillman’s impressive free kick helps propel USMNT to Round of 16

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sometimes the loudest player on the pitch is the quietest player on the team. For 81 minutes, U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman had covered nearly every blade of grass. He did what he has done throughout this World Cup: chase, press, recover possession and stitch together the…

Carson Benge’s homer against lefty shows key development in rookie season

TORONTO — Carson Benge cleared the fence in the eighth inning Wednesday, ensuring the Mets wouldn’t conclude their trip to Canada by getting shut out. It was an offensive highlight for the Mets, but more importantly, it showed continued progress for the rookie Benge, who reached double digits with his…

Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests

It’s well-known that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are not good for overall health — but new research has uncovered further evidence that this diet could negatively impact the brain. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health…

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has shocking reaction to FBI raids at day care centers — after previously slamming Trump admin

Lame-duck Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made a stunning about-face after the federal raids on Minnesota day care centers Tuesday — after previously denouncing fraud investigations as “white supremacy.” FBI Director Kash Patel, however, quickly hit back after the failed 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee appeared to take credit for the federal operation.…

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado thrives again as he keeps rising in importance

Jose Alvarado arguably has been the biggest surprise of this first-round series. He appeared to be out of coach Mike Brown’s playoff rotation ahead of the postseason. He did not play in Game 1. By now, he has firmly reestablished a role. He played 12 minutes and recorded 12 points…

Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. still could go on injured list despite off-days

The extra precautions the Mets are taking with Luis Robert Jr. might not be enough. Robert, following the team’s scheduled day off, was absent from the starting lineup in the Mets’ 8-0 win over the Nationals, and manager Carlos Mendoza revealed the outfielder is dealing with lower back tightness. Robert…

Rep. Ro Khanna Slams King Charles for Refusing to Meet Jeffrey Epstein Survivors During U.S. Visit

Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing California’s 17th congressional district,  has expressed disappointment after King Charles III reportedly refused to meet with survivors of convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “It’s very disappointing after the British Ambassador [Sir Christian Turner] told me that the King would talk about the survivors…

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