SEATTLE — There’s no real way to define the kind of win the U.S. national team doesn’t have, so people have settled on “signature win,” as if its three victories so far at this World Cup don’t qualify. Maybe the better way to put it is a win as an underdog, which the USMNT hasn’t had at a World Cup since 2002. Of course, if you want to get technical, whether the U.S. is an underdog Monday against Belgium depends on where and when you’re getting odds. Still, this Round of 16 clash would qualify, in this ill-defined manner, as…
DENVER — There were some inauspicious signs that Saturday, like so many this season, might not be the Giants’ night. They lost an ABS challenge on the first pitch and were all out by the end of the first inning. Robbie Ray just about faceplanted while covering first base. All…
Lionel Richie has returned to the stage and is sharing a hopeful — albeit quick — update on his health after cancelling two shows amid a battle with an unspecified type of illness. “Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love,” Richie, 77, wrote via…
President Trump had one of the country’s first flags on stage with him for the Fourth of July celebration. The flag dates “back to 1777. It bears the 13 stars and 13 stripes of the 13 states that declared independence on the Fourth of July,” he said. He pointed to…
Andre Drummond is excited to join the team he grew up rooting for and hopefully help it repeat as champions. The Mount Vernon, N.Y., native agreed to come to the Knicks on Friday, coming aboard on a one-year, $3.9 million deal to serve as Karl-Anthony Towns’ backup. “[Losing] Mitchell Robinson…
Lena Dunham brought plenty of color to her best friend Taylor Swift’s highly celebrated wedding to Travis Kelce. Dunham, 40, opted for two custom looks when attending Swift’s wedding weekend to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, starting with a cropped lime green blazer from Amber Doyle featuring a row…
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,…
Selena Gomez glittered in gold while attending her best friend Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated and star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce. Gomez, 33, stunned in a fitted, curve-hugging beaded Oscar de la Renta gown for the newlyweds’ Friday, July 3, wedding inside New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden arena. The Only…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji ditched America’s 250th anniversary, jetting off this week for an Islamic “spiritual wellness” retreat on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca ahead of the patriotic celebration, The Post has learned. The Dallas-raised, Dubai-educated, Syrian-American artist – who has a long history of bashing…
The co-founder of an $8 billion asset management firm with offices in the Golden State was fired for not complying with his own return-to-office policy after failing to show up at the company’s Southern California offices. William Nieporte, who worked as chief compliance officer for Bramshill Investments for about a…
ATLANTA — Kodai Senga’s failures as a starter haven’t extended into his new bullpen job. It’s still too early to declare the Mets right-hander a success as a reliever, but a second straight solid outing Friday at least provided doses of optimism for a struggling pitcher in need of a…
Taking your child to their first concert can become one of those core childhood memories, the kind they’ll talk about decades later. But pulling it off well takes more planning than just buying tickets and showing up. From protecting little ears to picking the right seats, here’s how to make…
Even countries locked in a bloody war took a moment to cozy up to the US on its 250th birthday. Among the world leaders who posted notes of gratitude Saturday was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who compared the America’s fight for independence to his country’s battle for survival against Russia.…
Maybe the best incubator of the worst deals in Wall Street history is happening once again this week in Sun Valley, Idaho — the so-called “summer camp for billionaires” sponsored by investment bank Allen & Co. High in the mountains at private parties and aboard their private jets, media mavens…
ATLANTA — One of the few Mets players who has performed to his level of expectations this season is headed to the All-Star game. Juan Soto was voted a National League starter for the July 14 game in Philadelphia. He was the only Mets player selected. Soto learned of the…
Comedian Dave Chappelle is breaking his silence on Travis Kelce choosing to attend one of his recent comedy shows as part of his bachelor party celebration. “I was shocked, I had never seen anything like that. A whoreless bachelor party?” Chappelle, 52, recalled during a Zoom interview on CNN’s Independence…
The Twins made their annual pilgrimage to The Bronx, briefly boosting the Yankees’ spirits like they usually do before surprisingly ruining the July 4 holiday game at the Stadium. The Yankees’ unlikely 11-4 defeat to the $320M team’s perennial patsy — their eighth loss in nine games overall — isn’t…
Serena Williams will no longer compete in this year’s Wimbledon doubles draw alongside her sister, Venus Williams. “I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles,” Serena, 44, announced via Instagram on Saturday, July 4, alongside a video showing the athlete walking tenderly on her nearly fully-bandaged right leg. “Coming back…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued on Saturday his July Fourth address that he teased a day earlier —and nearly all eight minutes of it was spent talking about US President Donald Trump. Newsom’s office had shared some excerpts of the speech ahead of time he tries to grow his national…
The 49ers were well represented at the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding on July 3, as star tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk got the invite to Madison Square Garden for the celebrity-centric wedding. A big reason these two 49ers standouts got invited to the wedding is because of…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! As far as effortless summer footwear is concerned, Madewell has mastered the art. But achieving that laid-back, elevated aesthetic doesn’t mean you have to splurge. The secret is to simply…
California counties completed their final official vote counts for the June primary this week — but the turnout figures come as President Donald Trump and other skeptics are lambasting the state’s drawn-out voting process. Statewide turnout reached 40.8%, according to preliminary figures from the California Secretary of State. That’s an…
The Round of 16 has arrived, and so has the sprint for one of the most coveted individual honors in sports. While 32 nations’ dreams of lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy are now dashed, the tournament’s top goal scorers are all still alive, and they have their eyes on…
Are Chicago Fire’s Violet and Novak ready for romance after their shared love interest Vasquez saved their lives? Warning: Spoilers below from season 14, episode 18 of Chicago Fire. During the Wednesday, April 22, episode of the NBC series, paramedics Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) and Lyla Novak (Jocelyn Hudon) found…
Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t picking a favorite in California’s messy governor’s race, but he made one thing clear Tuesday — he still expects a Democrat to win. “I’m supporting a Democrat in the runoff and look forward to the voters making that decision very shortly,” Newsom said during a news…
A former Met helped play the role of peacemaker between Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, Sir Charles said during a radio appearance Wednesday on a Chicago sports talk station. Vince Coleman, who played three seasons from 1991 to 1993 in Queens, brokered the truce when he randomly called Barkley while…
Ancient Aliens star David Wilcock died in an apparent suicide following a standoff with Boulder, Colorado, police. He was 53. Boulder police confirmed in a press release on Wednesday, April 22, that Wilcock died two days earlier following an altercation with law enforcement near the town of Nederland, Colorado. Police…
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was fired Wednesday after months of feuding with his Pentagon bosses, particularly over his handling of President Trump’s “Golden Fleet” shipbuilding initiative. Tensions between Phelan, War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy War Secretary Stephen Feinberg had been simmering for months, according to the New…
The NFL defended its shift to streaming during a meeting with FCC officials last week as the agency questions whether the league has made watching games too challenging and pricey, according to a filing Tuesday. During a meeting Friday in Washington, DC, which the NFL requested, the league’s top media…
Mike Vrabel won’t be with the Patriots for part of the NFL draft in a surprising turn of events. The Patriots head coach told ESPN on Wednesday night that he won’t be with the team Saturday on day three of the proceedings, and he will be “seeking counseling” in the…
Nikki Glaser accidentally gave fans more than she expected during a live TV appearance — and of course, she handled the blunder like a pro. The comedian, 41, was rocking a powder blue mini dress and white knee-high boots while stopping by Live With Kelly and Mark on Wednesday, April…
California’s wide-open governor’s race hit the debate stage Wednesday night, and any voters looking for spicy signature moments were unfortunately met with a six-candidate serving of meh. The televised debate in San Francisco largely slogged through familiar talking points on costs of living, immigration, public safety and President Trump —…
United Airlines will bump fares 15% to 20% this summer, its busiest season — letting travelers foot the bill for the airline’s jet fuel costs that have doubled as a result of the Iran war. The decision was made as travelers have shown they are still willing to pay top-dollar…
Mets fans rejoicing at the Amazin’s snapping their 12-game losing streak didn’t get much time to celebrate before the dread over the Curse of the Mambino came creeping back with a three-letter X post. Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted “LGM” on X after the Mets beat the Twins at Citi Field…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s not time to pack away sweaters just yet! But since you don’t need a heavy coat over them, you’ll want to be more thoughtful about your selections. Take a…
A Mexican national who voted illegally in US elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a lawful permanent resident who has held a green…
The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The US government will lend Spirit as much as $500 million in exchange for warrants to take a potential stake in the carrier, according to the report. President…
BOSTON — Regarding lineup decisions that seem to infuriate a different set of fans on social media daily, Aaron Boone essentially places such issues in the good-problem-to-have bucket. “We have a really good team and a lot of really good players in there that deserve to play even on some…
Aubrey Plaza is gearing up to welcome her first baby. “There’s something inside: it’s a baby,” Plaza quipped on an April 2026 episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, announcing her pregnancy. “[I] may need you to pull it out. That’s why I came here tonight. It’s either you or…
Three candidates for the US House and Senate were suspended and fined by Kalshi for engaging in “political insider trading,” the prediction market platform announced Wednesday. Kalshi, which allows users to bet on the outcome of future events, identified Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Matt Klein, who is running for the…
Average tax refunds soared higher this year thanks to President Trump’s bevy of new tax deductions – and it’s possible the number was actually dragged down by delayed filings and confusion around who was eligible for the new exemptions, experts told The Post. More than 53 million taxpayers took advantage…
Mets broadcasters finally had a chance to call a win, as SNY’s Gary Cohen and radio announcer Howie Rose enthusiastically called the team’s first victory in 15 days to snap a 12-game losing streak. The longtime Mets broadcasters encompassed how fans of the team felt on Wednesday night as Luke…
Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, are reportedly tightening the circle around them as the golf pro seeks treatment following his DUI arrest. The couple has been cutting various staff members, fearing leaks to the press, according to a Tuesday, April 21, report from Page Six. Though the pair…
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