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Injured Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leaves World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has left his team’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain in the second half with an apparent injury. Courtois was in tears on the Belgium sideline after he was replaced by Senne Lammens in the 71st…
Federal deficit reaches 'astounding' levels
(The Center Square) – Only nine months into fiscal year 2026, the U.S. government has already borrowed $1.4 trillion, surpassing the entire federal deficit of the previous fiscal year.
Belgium finally ends Unai Simón’s 650-minute World Cup shutout streak in quarterfinals
Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended. The Spain goalkeeper kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes, the tournament's longest scoreless run. Belgium ended the streak in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles. Charles De Ketelaere scored…
Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere ends Spain's World Cup shutout run, teams even 1-1 at halftime
Belgium and Spain are even at 1-1 at halftime in the World Cup quarterfinals. Belgium forward Charles De Ketelaere scored the first goal allowed by Spain in the entire World Cup in the 41st minute. Fabián Ruiz scored in the…
HEAT ADVISORY: Region to experience high temperatures and possible storms
Judge delays ruling on bringing Tyler Robinson to trial
(The Center Square) - Utah Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Tony Graf has delayed his ruling on whether there’s enough evidence to bring Tyler Robinson to trial on charges of killing Arizona conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
Colombian soccer federation condemns death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz
The Colombian soccer federation has condemned death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family. Colombia was eliminated from the World Cup on Tuesday after losing to Switzerland in a penalty shootout. Campaz missed a crucial scoring chance during extra…
Two arrests made after robbery, battery
NORTH PORT — A man and a minor were arrested after a drug deal allegedly turned into a robbery and battery on a victim over 65 years old earlier this month, according to authorities.
One Extraordinary Photo: France's Kylian Mbappe the center of attention of again
France was the favorite against Morocco and Kylian Mbappe was the biggest star on the pitch. AP photojournalist Stephanie Scarbrough was able to capture all of those storylines in one photo. Her photo Thursday of Mbappe making a pass with…
Here’s a 1st look inside Rays’ planned Tampa ballpark. It’s eye-catching
During a busy week in which they’re battling their fiercest rival, honoring franchise icon Evan Longoria and restocking the farm system with prospects from the draft, the Rays also are continuing to work on their future home.
Lionel Messi and Argentina play upstart Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals at Arrowhead Stadium
Defending World Cup champion Argentina will faces Switzerland in the final quarterfinal match of the tournament on Saturday night. Argentina is led by stars like Lionel Messi and is considered one of the favorites, while the Swiss are playing in…