Examining the challenges Belgium presents for USMNT

SEATTLE — Belgium spent the first week of this World Cup looking strangely ordinary. By the time the Round of 16 arrived, the Red Devils had reminded everyone exactly why they remain one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Belgium limped through scoreless stretches against Egypt and Iran, producing just one goal in its first two group matches before erupting for five goals in a demolition of New Zealand to close out the group stage. Then came an even louder warning. Trailing Senegal deep into the Round of 32, Belgium waited patiently before detonating, scoring two goals in less than…

Patrick Ewing joins Wizards staff as an assistant coach

Patrick Ewing is returning to coaching after serving as an ambassador for the Knicks the last two seasons. The legendary forward who remains one of the greatest Knicks players ever — present throughout their recent championship run and parade, too — has joined the Wizards staff as an assistant coach,…

AI-crazed San Francisco homebuyers find insane new currency to outbid rivals

Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence boom is making home-buying in the notoriously expensive Bay Area real estate market even more miserable. In a viral post this week, Michael Hess, a founder at an AI-moderated research platform, shared a screenshot of a text message exchange with a realtor. Hess in the exchange…

What you’ll need to see May 2026’s night sky

Although May hasn’t quite got as much going on as the excitement of April, there’s still a lot to look at in the night sky — if you have the right gear.We’re looking at the stargazing events for the month ahead to give you specific product recommendations for binoculars, telescopes…

AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for ‘synthetic’ talent

Marketers are pouring billions into AI creators and avatars. Joe Ciarallo, who runs communications at Synthesia, says firms like NBCUniversal use AI clones. Eve Lee, founder of social media agency Source Material, warns AI influencers are a “race to the bottom.” Marketers are pouring billions into avatars. Over the last…

Jets’ intentions are clear with their Day 1 draft haul

The first pick was always going to be a tell of sorts for embattled Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, coming off a miserable and often embarrassing 3-14 rookie season. Once the Jets chose Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in Thursday night’s first round of…

Huascar Brazoban’s ninth-inning entry gaffe nearly costs Mets

The Mets bullpen is such a mess, they can’t even decide who’s pitching. Instead of Devin Williams — who’s already had enough problems settling in as the closer — starting the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, he was forced to turn around and head back to the…

Knicks’ Mike Brown  calls out referees for free throw discrepancy

ATLANTA — On his long list of things he believed went wrong, Mike Brown included the officiating. When asked about the Hawks’ ability to close out on 3-point shooters after the Knicks’ 109-108 Game 3 loss at State Farm Arena, Brown explained how he wanted his players to drive past…

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