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Boston Globe
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Less than a year away from hosting the World Cup, and the US looks far too much like the bickering Red Sox than a serious contender
This 2026 World Cup, which includes seven matches at Gillette Stadium — dubbed Boston Stadium for the tournament — represents the biggest moment for the careful choreography of soccer social climbing by the US since hosting the seminal 1994 World Cup. The American Dream was that the next time the US men hosted the World Cup they would be in a position to talk about lifting it. However, that looks risible. Advertisement Turmoil and disarray surround the program as the clock ticks closer to the first 48-team World Cup and American soccer's stress test. The US was reeling entering the CONCACAF Gold Cup this month, suffering four straight losses between the Nations League and friendlies. It marked the first time since the Dark Ages (1988) that the team dropped four consecutive matches on home soil. Advertisement However, the US can pick up some positive momentum with a strong showing in the ongoing Gold Cup. The Red, White, and Blue won their group (3-0-0) and face regional rival Costa Rica on Sunday in Minneapolis in the quarterfinals of the 16-team tournament. But the Gold Cup field is as close to the World Cup field as Luke Kornet is to Bill Walton. And the squad the US is fielding feels more experimental than aspirational. After a long season with AC Milan, Christian Pulisic (middle) chose not to make himself available for the US men's national team at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Maurizio Lagana/Getty That decision brought Pulisic under fire from former US men's team players, including co-all-time leading scorer Landon Donovan. It's giving serious Rafael Devers-Craig Breslow vibes. In addition to Pulisic's absence, his AC Milan teammate Yunus Musah also asked out of the Gold Cup. Injuries to dynamic defender Sergiño Dest, striker Folarin Balogun, and left back Antonee Robinson robbed the roster of other top-flight talents. Plus, more starting-caliber players (Weston McKennie, Timothy Weah, and Gio Reyna) missed this tour of US duty due to the odious and extraneous FIFA Club World Cup. Advertisement Although ranked 16th in the FIFA world rankings, the US is currently closer to northern neighbor Canada than global powerhouses Argentina, Spain, and France. After a 2-1 victory in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place match in March, Canada downed the US in consecutive matches for the first time since 1985. Jonathan David and Canada currently have a two-game winning streak against the US, the latest win coming in March in the third-place game of the CONCACAF Nations League. Michael Owens/Getty How's that for a 51st state? This hardly sounds like the stuff of a giant leap for the beautiful game in the US next year. Rather, it's the continuation of US soccer stagnation, a frustrating trend because the talent pool is better and deeper than ever. Long before America had Project 2025, we had The US advanced to the Round of 16 in 1994. Since then, they've been beyond that just once — advancing to the They delivered a perfunctory performance in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, reaching the Round of 16 despite only winning one match, 'We can show that we can hang with the best teams in the world, some of the best players in the world, and that's a lot of progress for US Soccer,' said team captain Tyler Adams. 'We're moving in the right direction for sure, but we need to keep pushing because we're not there yet, but we're close.' Advertisement They don't feel that close, although much can change in 11½ months in international soccer. Still, the US men struggle to live up to the lofty status of their female counterparts. They're Rosie the Riveting with the ball at their feet, playing an aesthetically appealing and successful brand of soccer (four World Cup wins). So, there's nothing intrinsic to our nation preventing soccer success. An ideal model for the US men would be another country wrapped in red, white, and blue, France. Marshalling their cultural and demographic diversity, Les Bleus are a top-five world team with a history of legendary players. That mantle handed to the magnetic Kylian Mbappé. The French didn't qualify for the World Cup the last time it was here. But since 1998, they've captured two World Cups and lost in the final twice on penalties, including to Argentina in 2022. If we can emulate their military parades, we should also be able to emulate their soccer program. The 2026 World Cup stands as a tremendous stepping stone for US soccer, but between now and kickoff, the US men's program has to stop finding stumbling blocks. Christopher L. Gasper is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Draft 2025 Live Updates: Full list of first-round picks
In a moment filled with both promise and poignancy, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Schaefer, a 17-year-old blueliner from Hamilton, Ontario, became the Islanders' first top overall pick since 2009. Schaefer is only the fifth defenseman to be chosen No. 1 overall since 2000 and the first since Owen Power was selected by Buffalo in 2021. Following Schaefer, the San Jose Sharks used the No. 2 pick on dynamic forward Michael Misa, while the Chicago Blackhawks selected Swedish winger Anton Frondell at No. 3. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Can't Believe She Wore That To The Red Carpet Golfhooked Read More Undo The Utah Mammoth , after leaping 10 spots in the draft lottery, chose center Caleb Desnoyers fourth overall. Rounding out the top five, the Nashville Predators picked up rugged forward Brady Martin. NHL DRAFT 2025: COMPLETE LIST OF ROUND 1 PICKS Live Events 1. New York Islanders - Matthew Schaefer 2. San Jose Sharks - Michael Misa 3. Chicago Blackhawks - Anton Frondell 4. Utah Mammoth - Caleb Desnoyers 5. Nashville Predators - Brady Martin 6. Philadelphia Flyers - Porter Martone 7. Boston Bruins - James Hagens 8. Seattle Kraken - Jake O'Brien 9. Buffalo Sabres - Radim Mrtka 10. Anaheim Ducks - Roger McQueen 11. Pittsburgh Penguins 12. Pittsburgh Penguins 13. Detroit Red Wings 14. Columbus Blue Jackets 15. Montreal Vancouver Canucks 16. Montreal Canadiens (from Calgary Flames) 17. Montreal Canadiens 18. Calgary Flames (from Devils) 19. St. Louis Blues 20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Wild) 21. Ottawa Senators 22. Philadelphia Flyers (from Avalanche) 23. Nashville Predators (from Lightning) 24. Los Angeles Kings 25. Chicago Blackhawks (from Maple Leafs) 26. Nashville Predators (from Golden Knights via Sharks) 27. Washington Capitals 28. Winnipeg Jets 29. Carolina Hurricanes 30. San Jose Sharks (from Stars) 31. Philadelphia Flyers (from Oilers) 32. Calgary Flames (from Panthers)
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Aries Horoscope for 28 June 2025: Astro tips for good health
Jun 28, 2025 04:00 AM IST Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Daily Horoscope Prediction says, sail through troubled sea with confidence Look to spread happiness in the love affair and consider new challenges that test your professional mettle. Financially you are good and your health is normal. Aries Horoscope Today: Financially you are good and your health is normal. Keep the love life safe from conflicts today. Challenges at the office pave the way for career growth. Handle wealth wisely. No major health issues will also cause concern. You may face resistance at home over the love affair and a senior person within the family may vehemently oppose the relationship. Do not let the love affair face issues over your adamant attitude and adopt a diplomatic way to settle issues with the lover. Some relationships will see hiccups in the form of distance and those who are in a long-distance love affair should ensure that there is proper communication between you and the lover. Aries Career Horoscope Today You may require coming up with innovative concepts at team or client sessions and do not hesitate to preset your ideas that may find takers. Impress the clients with your communication skills. You should also maintain a good rapport with the human resources team as this will help settle office politics-related issues. Ensure you take up new responsibilities with tight deadlines which will enhance your profile at the workplace. Businessmen will be successful in launching new ventures that will bring good reruns in the coming days. Aries Money Horoscope Today Keep the financial status intact. Despite minor monetary issues in the first part of the day, the routine life will be unaffected. You may require financial helping a friend or sibling today. Consider making investments in the stock market. A financial guide can be helpful here. Those who intend to buy a new property can also go ahead with the idea. Businessmen will also be successful in taking trades to new territories. Aries Health Horoscope Today You will be under severe mental stress due to official engagements and it is good to take a walk in the evening or sit under a tree in a part for a long time. You may have digestion issues today and it is good to skip outside food while travelling. Seniors need to be careful while walking on wet floors and females will develop gynecological complications. Some natives will also have issues associated with elbows and knees. Aries Sign Attributes Strength: Optimistic, Energetic, Sincere, Multitalented, Venturesome, generous, cheerful, curious Optimistic, Energetic, Sincere, Multitalented, Venturesome, generous, cheerful, curious Weakness: Reckless, Argumentative, Loud-mouthed, Impatient Reckless, Argumentative, Loud-mouthed, Impatient Symbol: Ram Ram Element: Fire Fire Body Part: Head Head Sign Ruler: Mars Mars Lucky Day: Tuesday Tuesday Lucky Color: Red Red Lucky Number: 5 5 Lucky Stone: Ruby Aries Compatibility Chart Natural affinity: Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius Good compatibility: Aries, Libra Aries, Libra Fair compatibility: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces Less compatibility: Cancer, Capricorn By: Dr. J. N. Pandey Vedic Astrology & Vastu Expert Website: E-mail: djnpandey@ Phone: 91-9811107060 (WhatsApp Only)
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift reportedly paid jaw-dropping amount to buy back her masters
Taylor Swift, who became a billionaire last year, reportedly paid a jaw-dropping amount to buy back her master recordings. Sources told Billboard Friday that Shamrock Capital sold Swift's catalog to her for around $360 million, which is relatively close to what the private equity firm paid for it in 2020. Reps for the singer-songwriter did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment. Retired music manager Scooter Braun bought the rights to Swift's first six albums — 'Taylor Swift,' 'Fearless,' 'Speak Now,' 'Red,' '1989' and 'Reputation' — in 2019 when his company Ithica Holdings acquired her former label Big Machine Records. The following year, he sold her masters to Shamrock. 'Scooter has stripped me of my life's work, that I wasn't given an opportunity to buy,' a 'sad and grossed out' Swift lamented at the time, calling Braun a 'bully.'In 2021, the Grammy winner began re-recording and re-releasing her albums as a way of reclaiming ownership over her songs. But earlier Friday, she announced via her website that she was able to buy back all of her original music. 'I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow,' the 35-year-old began her note, which was formatted like a handwritten letter. 'A flashback sequence of all the time I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell this news. All the times I was thiiiiiiiiiiis close, reaching out for it, only for it to fall through.' Swift admitted that she 'almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away. But that's all in the past now.' She marveled, 'I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made … now belongs … to me.' As for her highly anticipated 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' album — one of the two she has yet to re-release — the pop superstar confessed to her fans that she hasn't 'even re-recorded a quarter of it.' However, she did note that 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' and her self-titled debut album 'can still have their moment to re-emerge when the time is right.' Shortly after Swift's big announcement, Braun, 43, told Page Six he's 'happy for her.'
IOL News
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Shona Ferguson's legacy shines as a formidable foe sparks a supernatural showdown in 'Kings of Jo'burg' 3
Clint Brink as Gavin Salat with Connie Ferguson and Veronica Masire in 'Kings of Jo'burg' season 3. Image: Supplied A few months before Shona Ferguson's passing on July 30, 2021, I had a 10-minute virtual chat with him about Ferguson Films, in partnership with Samad Davis, venturing into new territory with 'Kings of Jo'burg'. He also played the lead role of Simon 'Varder' Masire. Confined to remote working, South Africa, like the rest of the world, was, at the time, navigating life with the coronavirus. As always, he was generous with his time and thoughts. He was truly a gem, both as a person and a creative. Zolisa Xaluva as Mogomotsi "Mo" Masire in 'Kings of Jo'burg' season 3. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Meanwhile, season three has been trending since it recently dropped on the streaming platform. The star clout of Connie Ferguson and Zolisa Xaluva, who are joined by Clint Brink, Maurice Paige, Keenan Arrison and US actor Malik Yoba, is enough to make fans giddy with excitement. The compelling storyline is the cherry on top. Of course, the new season picks up with the aftermath of season two. Mogomotsi "Mo" Masire (Xaluva) is serving time behind bars with Lester (Abdul Khoza). A heavily pregnant Veronica Masire (Ferguson), who carries the Mermaid spirit, decides it's time to return to South Africa despite the protests of her partner Isador (Yoba). After two miscarriages, he's concerned about her well-being. With the Masire family a threat to many criminal enterprises, her arrival on homesoil is greeted by a nasty surprise from rival Aliko Bajo (Enyinna Nwigwe). While her trusted bodyguards Leon (Llewelyn Cordier) and Sting (Nnekwa Tsajwa) get her out safely, the danger is far from over. And if Veronica wants to have a safe birth, she has to kill Gavin Salat (Brink) for the Mermaid. A life for a life sort of thing. There's just one small problem: he's also protected by Oom, a supernatural spirit. As much as Gavin is celebrated as a community leader, mentoring young boys to help them have a better future, the truth is far more menacing. He's a criminal mastermind recruiting impressionable youngsters to do his bidding. And he's on the cusp of striking the deal of a lifetime with the Mexican cartel. Gavin is also aware of how big a threat the Masire family is, and when one of his own is killed in prison, he takes revenge on them all, starting with Mo's son. With his late brother Simon coming in visions to him, Mo hatches a plan with Lester to break out of prison to protect his family. So begins a cat-and-mouse chase as Mo, accompanied by Phumzi (Cindy Mahlangu), dodges law enforcement while trying to protect Veronica from imminent danger. The seven-part third season is an action-packed one, pitting the Masire family against its most formidable rival to date. It is also a supernatural war that comes full circle. Even with limited screen time, Thembi Seete's portrayal of Keneilwe Masire is impactful. Should the series continue, her role will expand significantly. As a passionate storyteller, Shona would have appreciated the poetic ending. I devoured the third instalment in one sitting, a testament to the filmmakers' and writers' exceptional work. It was a fast-paced, beautifully shot, and well-executed production. In "Kings of Jo'burg", power struggles, betrayal, danger, deception, and romance are central themes. Rating: 4/5 **** a standout series with exceptional qualities. Below is a must-see offering of a similar vein: "Unseen" On the run after a daring prison escape, Zenzi Mwale navigates a treacherous world of old foes and unexpected allies, fighting to bring down the shadowy syndicate responsible for Max and Esulu's deaths. Uncovering the harsh truth that justice is not the same for everyone, the lines between right and wrong blur, and Zenzi must decide whether she will trust the system or take matters into her own hands.
