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Qualifying for the knockout stages of Copa America just got a lot harder as U.S. men's national team winger Tim Weah was red-carded in only the 17th minute of play vs. Panama on Thursday in a game the Americans lost 2-1. Weah was sent off following a VAR review due to striking Roderick Miller during the match. It was a reckless moment from Weah as Panama were playing a game to wind up the USMNT and he fell for it. It's the first time a USMNT player was sent off in a major tournament since Michael Orozco in the third-placed game of the 2016 Copa America but it follows Sergino Dest's nations league red card in levels of poor decisions.

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U.S. men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter defended his team's performance in their 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America on Thursday, arguing that they were good enough to come out with a point despite the disadvantage of Timothy Weah's 18th minute red card. "I know the result...

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The first two-day NBA Draft is officially in the books, and the burning questions we've had for weeks -- about who would go No. 1, about who might trade up in the lottery, about where Donovan Clingan might land -- have finally been answered. Over the course of two days,...

2024 NBA Draft team grades: Spurs, Jazz, Thunder score A+ while Bucks, Pistons make baffling selections

Los Angeles, CA

Bronny James has reportedly been a target of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round throughout the NBA Draft process, and on Thursday, ESPN's Bob Myers offered a revealing report that might just help him get there. According to Myers, James' agent, Rich Paul, is telling teams not to draft James, and that if they do pick him, he will go to Australia rather than signing.

Bronny James threatens, via agent, to play in Australia if drafted by team other than Lakers, per report

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

Philadelphia, PA

Dahl isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins. Dahl will be on the bench for the fourth time in five games Saturday, even though the Phillies are set to match up against right-handed starter Roddery Munoz. Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos will start across the outfield while Dahl sits.

Phillies' David Dahl: Sitting again Saturday

The Bloodline has shed the last of its old regime. Solo Sikoa and his new soldiers rid themselves of Paul Heyman in a dramatic ending to Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown. SmackDown concluded with an acknowledgement ceremony. Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa acknowledged Sikoa as their Tribal Chief, but Heyman could not concede Reigns' rule to Sikoa. Heyman's punishment was a brutal attack by the second iteration of The Bloodline.

WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: The Bloodline destroys Paul Heyman for not acknowledging Solo Sikoa

Stott is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Marlins. He was out of the lineup Tuesday against a lefty and will also begin this one on the bench as the Marlins send southpaw Trevor Rogers to the hill. Stott did pinch hit in Tuesday's contest, so perhaps another mid-game appearance is possible. Whit Merrifield is handling second base for the Phillies on Thursday.

Phillies' Bryson Stott: Out again versus lefty

New Orleans, LA

The Pelicans exercised Alvarado's $1.99 million team option for 2024-25 on Friday, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. An undrafted point guard out of Georgia Tech in 2021, Alvarado has solidified himself as the Pelicans' top backup point guard over the last three seasons and will likely maintain that role heading into 2024-25. During this past season, Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 18.4 minutes per game across 56 appearances.

Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Sticks in New Orleans

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

San Diego, CA

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This Friday, June 28, the Tijuana Xolos played a friendly match against Costa Rican side Herediano at the Estadio Caliente. Club Tijuana played on new turf at the Mictlan and with a new manager, Juan Carlos Osorio, at the helm.

Tijuana Xolos defeat Herediano 4-0 in Juan Carlos Osorio's debut at home

Jones and the 76ers agreed to a two-way contract Thursday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. A forward out of Memphis, Jones doesn't have much height at 6-foot-4, but he's coming off a standout senior season. Across 32 appearances, Jones produced 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.2 steals and 2.5 three-pointers. He's unlikely to crack the rotation early on for the 76ers.

76ers' David Jones: Joins 76ers on two-way contract

New York City, NY

The Knicks extended their two-way qualifying offer to Toppin on Saturday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports. Toppin was a non-factor for the Knicks last season, during which he averaged 1.4 points and 0.8 rebounds across 4.2 minutes in nine regular-season games. However, the 24-year-old averaged 19.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 blocks across 36.7 minutes per game with the team's G League affiliate. Toppin has shown promise, but he will likely not see a significant uptick in NBA playing time next season.

Knicks' Jacob Toppin: Knicks extend qualifying offer

Charlotte, NC

The Hornets are declining Thor's fourth-year player option on Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Thor spent the last three seasons in Charlotte. He averaged 3.2 points and rebounds in 12.4 minutes across 63 appearances (three starts) in 2023-24. The 21-year-old forward will test the open market in free agency, but it's unclear what type of attention he'll draw.

Hornets' JT Thor: Will be unrestricted free agent

The Hornets waived Curry (ankle) on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Curry was traded from the Mavericks to the Hornets in February but had his season cut short due to a right ankle sprain. Across his 43 appearances for Dallas and Charlotte, Curry averaged 5.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 three-pointers in 14.3 minutes. While the 33-year-old Curry will head into the offseason as a free agent, both he and the Hornets reportedly have interest in reuniting on a lower-cost deal.

Hornets' Seth Curry: Let go by Charlotte

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USA soccer vs. Panama score, live updates: Tim Weah shown red card for hitting opponent; Matt Turner subbed

The USA face Panama at 6 p.m. ET in Atlanta in their second group game at the 2024 Copa America. The USA men's soccer team return...

USA soccer vs. Panama score, live updates: Tim Weah shown red card for hitting opponent; Matt Turner subbed

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