Belgium exposed the defensive cracks USMNT showed all World Cup long

SEATTLE — The United States men’s national team finally showed the cracks along the fault lines that had been there from the beginning. Their vulnerable defense that bent through friendlies, shined and survived in the group stage, and escaped against Bosnia and Herzegovina, finally fractured Monday night. “Today wasn’t a good day,” midfielder Tyler Adams said. “There was a lot of things we could have done better. I think when you concede goals that easily against a team of that quality, you’re going to lose. This was an opportunity to advance and try and do something special and we fell…

Nikola Jokic sets record straight on Nuggets contract rumors

Don’t worry Nuggets fans, Nikola Jokic isn’t saying goodbye anytime soon.  Following a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday, the Serbian star reaffirmed his desire to extend his contract and finish his career with the Nuggets, though he plans to wait to sign his deal.  “My idea and desire is…

Bears’ Caleb Williams gifts Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV autographed jersey

Pope Leo XIV’s closet keeps getting more full with Chicago sports gear.  This time, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Leo, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.  Gifted by Williams’ Caleb Cares foundation, the jersey was presented to…

Graham Platner bleeding support after rape allegation — Reps. Ro Khanna, Maine Dems and others call on embattled candidate to end Senate bid

Democratic support for Graham Platner cratered Monday after the embattled Maine Senate candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend.   Democrats from across the country, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), one of Platner’s most ardent supporters, and the Maine Democratic Party, called on the former oyster farmer to end his…

Voodoo Doughnut suddenly shutters after short run in Venice

VooDoo Doughnut, the quirky Portland-based doughnut chain known for its wild flavors and cult-like following, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach location after just one year in business. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the storefront appears to have quietly ceased its operations sometime in June. While the company website still…

GameStop preparing an offer to buy eBay in effort to boost market value: report

GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer’s market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Shares of eBay, which has a market capitalization of about $46 billion, jumped about 10% in extended trading. GameStop gained 7%. The company…

‘Pinky time’: The couch-friendly wellness trick everyone’s talking about

Pinkies up for brain health! A TikTok demonstrating “pinky time” has gone viral with the promise that this simple daily digit exercise can stave off cognitive decline. In the clip, creator Daniela Paez-Pumar films herself and friends as they wrap their middle and pointer fingers together, touch their ring fingers…

Exclusive | Male ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated’ sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped’

The male ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of making fabricated sex-harassment claims against a female executive apparently asked a legal-expert chatbot for advice nearly a year ago, The Post has learned. Chirayu Rana — whose recent now-redacted lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini accused the executive bank director of forcing him to be her…

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