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US targets 10 new nuclear reactors by 2030 with loan support

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:57:07 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C.: The U.S. Department of Energy on June 23 announced US$17.5 billion in conditional loans to support the construction of new nuclear power plants and strengthen the domestic supply chain for reactor components.

The financing is intended to help utilities and energy companies secure critical equipment, including reactor vessels and steam generators, which can tak

Penguins acquire F Hendrix Lapierre from Capitals

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:40:39 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

The Capitals received a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection in exchange.

Lapierre, 24, is a pending restricted free agent. He tallied 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 2025-26.

He has 47 points (13 goals, 34 assists) in 158 career

2027 draft in Washington, D.C., scheduled for April 29-May 1

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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The 2027 NFL Draft in Washington, D.C., will take place from April 29 to May 1, the league announced Thursday.

The three-day event in the nation's capital will unfold in multiple locations centered around the National Mall.

'The NFL Draft continues to grow as one of our biggest and most accessible events, and we are excited to welcome fans and prospects to Washin

Pirates place 1B Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:40:23 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring strain.

Horwitz, 28, left in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 11-1 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners after experiencing discomfort.

Horwitz is slashing .280/.386/.455 with 11 doubles, 10 home runs and 33 RBIs through 74 games this

Panthers acquire F Garnet Hathaway from Flyers

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:19:13 GMT

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The Florida Panthers acquired veteran forward Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

The Panthers also received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for the Flyers' fifth-round selection in 2026 and fourth-round pick in 2027. Philadelphia will also retain 50% of Hathaway's standard player contract.

'Garnet is a physical and highly comp

Report: Al Horford, 40, signing 2-year deal with Warriors

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:40:29 GMT

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Golden State center Al Horford is declining his $6 million player option to sign a new two-year, $14 million deal with the Warriors, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The 40-year-old veteran, who confirmed his return to ESPN, will become only the 13th player in NBA history to reach 20 career seasons when he takes the court in 2026-27.

A five-time All-Star during the

After huge day, Cubs pursue season sweep of woebegone Mets

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:40:35 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs might have swept the New York Mets right into a fire sale Wednesday night.

At the very least, they reportedly will have a former Mets All-Star in their clubhouse Thursday night, when the visiting Cubs will look to complete a sweep of free-falling New York in the finale of the four-game set.

Left-hander Matthew Boyd (2-1, 6.00 ERA) is sla

Phillies ride pair of late-game heroics into rematch vs. Nationals

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:40:25 GMT

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The Washington Nationals have been able to get 26 outs against the Philadelphia Phillies, but the last one has proved difficult.

The Phillies have back-to-back dramatic wins in Washington, where they'll look to post a series victory Thursday night when they wrap up a four-game set.

After falling 4-1 in Monday's series opener, Philadelphia has been on the verg

MLB roundup: Dansby Swanson's 11 RBIs send Cubs to DH sweep of Mets

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:40:23 GMT

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Dansby Swanson hit two homers Wednesday afternoon, including a tiebreaking three-run shot and a grand slam, as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Michael Busch hit a game-tying two-run homer in the fifth for the Cubs. Michael Conforto began Chicago's comeback from a 3-0 deficit with an RBI doubl

Diamondbacks DFA veteran 1B Carlos Santana

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:19:05 GMT

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Carlos Santana saw his brief stay with the Diamondbacks end on Wednesday, more than two months after he last appeared in a game for Arizona.

The team activated the 40-year-old first baseman from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment.

Santana, who joined the Diamondbacks in February on a one-year, $2 million contract, sustained a right ad

Derek Hill's 9th-inning blast powers Phillies past Nationals

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:40:20 GMT

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Derek Hill slugged his first homer with the Philadelphia Phillies -- a pinch-hit, go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth inning that ignited a 5-4 road victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

One night after Philadelphia used a two-out rally in the ninth to stun Washington, the Phillies were at it again with their backs against the wall. With the visitors

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Ryan O'Hearn went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out 10 in six solid innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates trounced the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday.

Endy Rodriguez added a two-run double and an RBI single for the Pirates, who evened the three-game interleague series at a game apiece.

Ashcraft (7-3), who wo

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar makes long-awaited return for Brazil, features in his 4th World Cup

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:58:18 GMT

Florida [US], June 25 (ANI): Neymar Jr. took the field for Brazil for the first time since 2023 as the 34-year-old came off the bench in the closing stages of Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland in the Group C clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026, on Wednesday, June 24 (local time). Neymar marked his return to field after recovering from a calf injury.

Neymar not only marked his first appearance in the ongoing World Cup b

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar named on bench for Brazil against Scotland, Rayan replaces Raphinha

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:57:45 GMT

Florida [US], June 25 (ANI): Neymar Jr. has been named on the bench for Brazil's final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match against Scotland, marking his return to the squad after recovering from a calf injury. Meanwhile, forward Rayan comes in to replace the injured winger Raphinha.

Neymar has not taken a field for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during

Fresh off epic uprising, Phillies eager to fluster Nationals again

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:25:06 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies will look to build momentum off their dramatic 14-9 comeback win when they face the Washington Nationals in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday.

The Nationals, in turn, will look to bounce back from a gut-punch loss on Tuesday.

And both teams will hope for good news on a key player who was a late scratch on Tuesday

Mariners' Bryan Woo searching for answers vs. Pirates

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo will try to solve his road woes when he takes the mound for the Mariners against the Pirates on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.

Woo (6-5, 3.94 ERA) will oppose Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (6-3, 3.18) as he tries to lead the Mariners to the series win. Seattle won the opener of the three-game set 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Cubs navigating injuries ahead of doubleheader vs. Mets

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:25:13 GMT

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Injuries to starting pitchers are putting the Chicago Cubs in a difficult spot, but manager Craig Counsell is optimistic his team can withstand it through the All-Star break.

The New York Mets hope Francisco Lindor's impending return from a strained calf can generate slightly more optimism as a miserable season approaches the halfway point.

The Cubs will

Rockies aim to finish homestand on high in finale vs. Red Sox

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:55:18 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies wrap up their six-game homestand on Wednesday, and it will give their fans a chance to take a breath.

A win against the Boston Red Sox to close out the three-game series in Denver will give them a 4-2 homestand heading on the road for a weekend series versus the Minnesota Twins.

Kyle Freeland (1-7, 7.36 ERA) will take the mound for Colorado

MLB roundup: Phillies score 8 with 2 outs in ninth, stun Nationals

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:40:26 GMT

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Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott homered in an eight-run ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the host Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday.

Marsh hit a two-out, two-run homer off Brad Lord (5-1) to tie it, and Stott added a go-ahead three-run shot. The Phillies tacked on a two-run double by Edmundo Sosa and an RBI single by Trea Turner.

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Down to last out, Phillies explode for 8 runs to stun Nationals

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:19:07 GMT

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Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott homered in an eight-run ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the host Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.

Marsh hit a two-out, two-run homer off Brad Lord (5-1) to tie it, and Stott added a go-ahead three-run shot. The Phillies tacked on more with a two-run double by Edmundo Sosa and an RBI single by Trea Turne

Cole Young, Cal Raleigh homer as Mariners rally past Pirates

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:40:36 GMT

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Cal Raleigh and Cole Young each homered to drive in all of Seattle's runs in the Mariners' 3-2 comeback win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Young, who was born in Pittsburgh, gave his family and friends in attendance something to cheer about when he belted a go-ahead two-run home run off Pirates starter Mitch Keller (5-5) with no outs in the t

AJ to DC: Wizards pick BYU's Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:11 GMT

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The Washington Wizards opened the NBA draft on Tuesday night by selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick.

The Wizards tabbed Dybantsa over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a checkered college season at Kansas. The Utah Jazz then selected Peterson second overall.

The 6-foot-9 Dybantsa led the nation in scoring at 25.5 points per game in

Hoffmann family's Penguins purchase unanimously approved by NHL

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:05:15 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to begin a new ownership chapter after the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the franchise's sale to the Hoffmann Family of Companies on Tuesday.

The transaction is expected to close imminently, ending Fenway Sports Group's run as controlling owner and giving the Hoffmann family one of the NHL's most recognizable franchises

Mariners reinstate OF Randy Arozarena (hamstring) from IL

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:05:12 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners activated outfielder Randy Arozarena from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Arozarena has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain since being injured against the Washington Nationals on June 12. He was placed on the IL June 16, retroactive to June 13.

Arozarena, 31, is batting .291

Norway take issue with hard field conditions at MetLife

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:55:13 GMT

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France and Norway have three things in common at this World Cup.

A perfect record in Group I, two in-form strikers and an agreement that the pitch at the stadium hosting the World Cup final isn't up to standard.

Norway and Senegal were the latest teams to play on the surface in East Rutherford, N.J., with the Scandinavians earning a 3-2 victory on Monday

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo works to stay in the groove in NL East clash vs. Nats

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:19:12 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo will look to continue his hot streak and help the Philadelphia Phillies even their series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

The National League East rivals opened a four-game set Monday night after a 92-minute rain delay, with Washington prevailing 4-1 behind a strong start from Foster Griffin (8-2).

The Phillies will start the

Clive Davis dies at 94: Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and music icons pay tribute

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:59:42 GMT

Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): Legendary music executive and five-time Grammy Award winner Clive Davis has died at the age of 94, prompting an outpouring of tributes from artists whose careers he helped shape across more than five decades in the music industry.

As news of his death spread on Monday, musicians from multiple generations paid tribute to the executive known simply as 'Clive' throughout the industry.

Rubio Says Hormuz Must Remain Free Of Transit Fees

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:07 GMT

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media upon arriving in Abu Dhabi on June 23.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no country has the right to impose tolls or fees on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the strategic waterway is protected under international law.

Speaking during a visit t

Trump: IAEA Inspectors Will Go To Iran At "An Appropriate Time"

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:07 GMT

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media at Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 2026.

US President Donald Trump said that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will go to Iran at the "appropriate time" to inspect nuclear facilities damaged in US air strikes earlier thi

Nationals pitchers shut down high-powered Phillies in win

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:19:05 GMT

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Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Washington on Monday.

Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead homered, and Dylan Crews, James Wood and Keibert Ruiz had a double and a single each for Washington, which had lost three of four.

Griffin (8-2) gave up a run on four hits and struck out nine with a walk. He h

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price headline Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:19:20 GMT

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Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price and Keith Tkachuk headlined the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 unveiled on Monday.

Bergeron, Price, Tkachuk, Pekka Rinne and Cindy Curley were elected as players while longtime executive Brian Burke will be inducted as a builder.

Elected in his first year of eligibility, Bergeron played 19 seasons with the Boston Bruins, w

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe's brace, Dembele's goal help France book knockouts berth with 3-0 win over Iraq

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:58:35 GMT

Philadelphia [US], June 23 (ANI): Kylian Mbappe's brace and a goal by Ousmane Dembele helped France defeat Iraq 3-0 in Group I fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Philadelphia Stadium, in a match that also saw a long weather delay. With the win, France booked their spot in the World Cup knockouts.

France took the lead early as Mbappe first scored in the 14th minute against Iraq and also reached 15 World Cup

(SP)U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-GROUP I-FRA VS IRQ

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:15:24 GMT

(260623) -- PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (R) of France vies with Hussein Ali (L) of Iraq during the group I match between France and Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, the United States, June 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Mariners, Pirates both looking to reverse recent struggles

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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The Mariners and the Pirates are both looking to build off wins on Sunday and reverse recent trends as they prepare to open a three-game series in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.

Seattle will send right-hander George Kirby (5-7, 4.10 ERA) to the mound against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller (5-4, 4.92) as it awaits the possible return of starting left fielder Ran

FIFA World Cup 2026: France vs Iraq match suspended due to adverse weather

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:58:08 GMT

Philadelphia [US], June 23 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I fixture between France and Iraq has been suspended due to heavy rain and lightning in the Philadelphia area, according to the FIFA website.

The game, being played at Philadelphia Stadium, had reached half-time before worsening weather forced the second half to be delayed by at least 30 minutes.

The FIFA website announced that the match had be

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe to make 100th appearance for Les Bleus against Iraq in Group I fixture

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:57:28 GMT

Philadelphia [US], June 23 (ANI): Kylian Mbappe is set to make his 100th appearance for France when he captains Les Bleus against Iraq on Monday, June 22 (local time) at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, marking another major milestone in his international career.

According to the FIFA website, the French forward will become only the tenth player in France's history to reach 100 international caps for the

Rockies, Red Sox fall short of standards set in World Series meeting

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:40:20 GMT

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Nineteen years ago, the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies battled in the World Series.

Things have changed since 2007, when Boston swept Colorado to win its second championship in four seasons.

Now the teams will open a three-game series Monday night in Denver, not as title contenders but as basement dwellers. Boston sits in last place in the American League E

Padres begin tough six-game homestand with clash against Braves

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:19:06 GMT

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The good news for the San Diego Padres: They will start a six-game homestand on Monday night after finishing a 4-5 road trip Sunday with a 4-3 loss against the Texas Rangers.

The bad news: Beginning with the series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, the Padres will be facing the top two teams in the National League.

After three games with Atlanta, Sa

Healthy, quality pitching an issue for Cubs, Mets

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:40:21 GMT

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Francisco Lindor will likely return to the New York Mets this week.

But unless the five-time All-Star shortstop suddenly has figured out how to pitch, he may not be much help for the Mets, last in the National League East.

New York will look to snap out of its latest skid Monday night when the Mets host the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a four-game series.

Homer streaks on line when Phillies visit Nationals

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:40:20 GMT

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CJ Abrams looks to extend his homer streak to four games when the Washington Nationals open a four-game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.

The Nationals shortstop is not the only one displaying his power. Philadelphia's Bryce Harper has homered in two straight games after connecting in his team's 6-2 win against the New York Mets on Sunday

MLB roundup: Brewers score 8 runs in 2nd to power past Braves

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:55:09 GMT

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William Contreras hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run outburst in the second inning, and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday.

The victory enabled the National League Central-leading Brewers to salvage one game against the NL East-leading Braves in the three-game set. It also ended their three-game losing streak.

Contre

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar hints at return for Scotland clash with upbeat training update

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:31:36 GMT

New Jersey [US], June 22 (ANI): Brazil star Neymar Jr. has raised hopes of a long-awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 return after sharing images from training ahead of the Selecao's decisive Group C clash against Scotland.

The 34-year-old forward posted a series of photographs from a training session on X on Sunday, accompanied by the message, 'Thank you, my God. So incredibly happy!!'

trustees report says Social Security’s trust funds are projected to run short by the end of 2032, which could lead to benefit cuts unless Congress acts.

PA environmentalists celebrate state's natural treasures for 4th of July

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:40:57 GMT

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next week, conservation advocates said America’s national wildlife refuges deserve recognition.

Pennsylvania is home to three refuges. Congress established the National Wildlife Refuge System 60 years ago, and it has grown to more than 570 sites.

Taylor Rush, gover

PA educators push for phone-free classrooms to enhance learning

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:35:11 GMT

Pennsylvania is one step closer to limiting student cellphone use in public schools.

The state House has approved House Bill 1814, which would require schools to restrict student access to mobile devices for the entire school day. The “bell-to-bell” policy would affect roughly 500 school districts and mor

France - Iraq live: Mbapp shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:58:08 GMT

Official lineups

France:Maignan - Kound, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne - Kon, Rabiot - Dembl, Olise, Barcola - Mbapp.

Iraq:Basil - Ali, Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski - Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Jasim - Hussein, Al-Hamadi.

Les Bleusarrive atWorld Cup 2026as one of the tournament's supreme favourites, seeking to win a third world title and cement their status among f

France - Iraq: Mbapp shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:58:08 GMT

Official lineups

France:Maignan - Kound, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne - Kon, Rabiot - Dembl, Olise, Barcola - Mbapp.

Iraq:Basil - Ali, Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski - Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Jasim - Hussein, Al-Hamadi.

Les Bleusarrive atWorld Cup 2026as one of the tournament's supreme favourites, seeking to win a third world title and cement their status among f

France - Iraq live: Mbapp and Les Bleus bid for knockout progression

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:58:08 GMT

Expected lineups

France:Maignan - Kound, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne - Kon, Rabiot - Dembl, Olise, Barcola - Mbapp.

Iraq:Basil - Ali, Tahseen, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski - Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Jasim - Hussein, Al-Hamadi.

Les Bleusarrive atWorld Cup 2026as one of the tournament's supreme favourites, seeking to win a third world title and cement their status among f

Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:22:25 GMT

Violence against transgender and nonbinary people has surged in Pennsylvania and across the country, including most recently at a Pride event in Philadelphia.

National data show LGBTQ+ people are

With that said, Minter said the Ravens "feel really good" about where Loop is at. They have confidenc

Vikings Film Breakdown: Studying Rookie Linebacker Jake Golday

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:52:12 GMT

Rob Kleifield

As the Vikings navigated free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing in players from the pro and college ranks, we've taken a deeper look at newcomers' games the ways they've stood out; why their fit with Minnesota makes sense; and what was said about them in early evaluations, and more recently. We previously studied free-agent signingsKyler Murray,James PierreandJauan Jennings. Now, the club's To

2026 Opponent Preview: Baltimore Ravens, Week 14

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:24 GMT

Baltimore missed the playoffs for just the second time in eight years in 2025 and now has a new head coach because of it, but the roster still boasts two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and ageless power back Derrick Henry

Scott Smith

Players and coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are taking a break after wrapping up the team's offseason program last week. The focus in the offseason was on playbook installation

Impact: How Jeffery Simmons' extension could affect Quinnen Williams

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:07:20 GMT

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How Jeffery Simmons' contract extension can affect Quinnen Williams

The Tennessee Titans made defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history, with the 29-year-old signing a three-year, $105.8 million deal with $100 million guaranteed and $35.3 million in AAV, well above the previous high from Chiefs DT Chris Jones at $31.8 million

Q&A: Get to know linebackers coach Ronell Williams

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Levi Edwards

Raiders.com is publishing a series of Q&As with the Silver and Black's position coaches.

Next up is linebackers coach Ronell Williams, who brings seven seasons of NFL coaching experience with him to Las Vegas. He previously served as defensive quality control coach with the Chicago Bears before joining the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff in 2023. He was the assistant linebackers coach on

2026 Colts Training Camp schedule and themes released

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The team is scheduled to host 13 practices, all open to the public. 2026 Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security, which will kick off Wednesday, July 29 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana.

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2026 Colts Training Camp at Grand Park to kick off July 29

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The team is scheduled to host 13 practices, all open to the public. 2026 Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security, which will kick off Wednesday, July 29 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana.
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Pre-Camp Breakdown: Looking at the QB Room Behind Patrick Mahomes

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:56:26 GMT

The Chiefs currently employ four quarterbacks on the roster heading into training camp
Matt McMullen
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off training camp in just about a month, and with the annual trek to St. Joseph nearly here, we're going to spend the next several weeks examining every position group on the roster heading into camp.
We'll begin at quarterback, where the Chiefs employ a future

2026 Position Primer: Quarterbacks

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Michael Hull
Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we will be taking a look at the Bengals roster position by position. Let's start with the quarterback room.
Returners:Joe Burrow,Joe Flacco,Sean Clifford
New additions:Josh Johnson
Position coaches:Brad Kragthorpe,Jordan Salkin
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2026 Opponent Preview: Los Angeles Chargers, Week 13

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After winning 11 games for the second time in two seasons under Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers reshaped their offensive line and brought in Mike McDaniel to design an offense that will likely lean heavily on the ground game
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are taking a final break along with the rest of the league, as offseason programs have ended and training camps remain weeks away. While the Buccaneers

Asked and Answered: June 23

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Bob Labriola
The opinions found in Asked and Answered do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.
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NICK MOSES FROM SIMI VALLEY, CA: Do you think we might see Payton Wilson in on more downs this year? They seem to want him to largely be in coverage, which I know he is very good at, but I see him as a potential sideline to sideline tackling machine. What are your thoug

Jets RT Armand Membou: 'Determined to Get Better'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:10:28 GMT

First-Round Pick in 25 After OTAs: The Vibes Are Pretty Good
Jack Bell
As a rookie last season, Jets right tackleArmand Membouknew he would need help adapting to the NFL after his stellar collegiate career at Missouri.
That lifeline developed quickly as Membou worked with veteran O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker for much of training camp. But then AVT sustained a torn triceps, which ended his season bef

2026 Opponent Preview: Detroit Lions, Week 11

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:12 GMT

The Lions have a revamped offensive line and a new play-caller, but the team is still loaded with familiar offensive weapons like Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown and feature a defense led by star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now in the annual lull between the offseason program and the start of training camp. While the focus to this point has been on playbook ins

Pennsylvania coroners refuse to release autopsy reports - and that hinders research on deaths in custody

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:01:16 GMT

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Independent journalist Derek Sherwood submitted a records request in Centre County, Pennsylvania, in January 2026. He requested an autopsy report related to a 1987 cold case that he was researching for a book project. After Coroner Scott Sayers denied the request, Sherwood successfully appealed to the Office of Open Records,

Urgent: France vs Iraq delayed by thunderstorms alert in Philadelphia

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:17:04 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, United States, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The FIFA World Cup Group I match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia entered a weather delay during halftime on Monday due to severe thunderstorms in the area.
Event organizers asked spectators to leave the stands and seek shelter indoors as a safety precaution. Stadium officials said the start of the second half would be delayed, with play resuming only after

Should you swim in Pittsburgh's rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:45:23 GMT

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Our plan was to block and frustrate England from the first minut

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