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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…
Defending champion Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final vs. Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beat seven-time winner Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final and gain some revenge after Djokovic won their last meeting at this year’s Australian Open. The convincing performance from Sinner erased some doubts…
World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380
World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at $7,380. The site TickPick listed the lowest price for the…
White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot
The Chicago White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB draft this weekend in Philadelphia. There are no clear-cut No. 1 picks in this year’s draft much like current Philadelphia Phillies slugger and 2026 All-Star Bryce Harper…
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The governing body’s last-minute tickets sales site, which at times had listed…
Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as its new coach after disappointing World Cup
Portugal has announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach following its disappointing run at the World Cup. The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian…
Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified
Today in History
Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband. It is the fourth year in a row that the queen, the wife of King…
Today in History: July 10, the Battle of Britain begins in World War II
Today in History
Last days for Port Charlotte Library
PORT CHARLOTTE — The chance to check out books at the Port Charlotte Library on Aaron Street ended when doors closed Thursday.