Frank Borghi backstopped the U.S. national team in the 1950 World Cup upset of England. (Michael Lewis Photo) Today is the 74th anniversary of the U.S.’s upset of England at the 1950 World Cup. By Michael Lewis. Here is what happened to the members of the United States team...

DREAM TEAM: A quick look at the players of the 1950 USMNT

Tim Weah: “A moment of frustration led to an irreversible consequence, and for that, I am deeply sorry to my teammates, coaches, family and our fans.” (Keith Furman/FrontRowSoccer.com Photo) In one of most infamous ejections in the history of the U.S. men’s national team, Tim Weah apologized for...

HE’S SORRY: Weah: ‘I let my team and my country down’

Chicago, IL

Howard Balson was the voice of Chicago soccer. (Photo from Peter Wilt’s Facebook page) Howard Balson, long-time voice of Chicago soccer and most notably the Chicago Sting, has passed away. He was 91. Balson worked Sting matches on radio and TV. Born on July 7, 1932, Balson grew up...

RIP, HOWARD: Balson, voice of Chicago Sting soccer, passes away

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Rochester, NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Flower City Union scored four goals in the opening half as it cruised to a 6-0 victory over Niagara 1812 in a National Premier Soccer League match at the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Thursday night. Forward Tamas Nagy led Flower City with two goals. He...

NO DOUBTING THIS TAMAS: Nagy paces Flower City Union to 6-0 rout of Niagara 1812

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Anika Jindal

A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

For General Hospital fans in the Commonwealth, there is an update. Josh Kelly, who portrays Cody Bell, has revealed he is dating Chloe Lanier, who used to play nasty Nelle Benson on the ABC soap. Soaps in Depth broke the news, and Virginia viewers are reacting on Facebook.

General Hospital breaking news actor Josh  Kelly is dating former cast member Chloe Lanier

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

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!

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Georgia State

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

BroBible

Colorado’s hire of Deion Sanders to be their head football coach back in December of 2022 was widely considered to be high-risk, high-reward. The verdict is still out on whether it will ultimately pay off, but it’s definitely provided us a lot of great storylines. We have another...

Mandatory Lil Wayne Concert Drove Players To Leave Deion Sanders, Colorado

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Oklahoma State

(BVM) — The Sooner State has a special place in NFL history. It has a track record of excellence dating back more than a century. Some of the game’s all-time great gridders have been Oklahoma natives. An elite group of them have gained entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ranking the top 10 NFL players from the state of Oklahoma

We’ve all had tough times when it comes to money. Sometimes, we think we’re making sound investments, but in all actuality, we end up getting burned. The same thing occurs with professional athletes. With presumably a bunch of money to play with, there are times when the aim is to make more money by dipping into what appears to be a lucrative opportunity. However, as we’ll learn in this piece, that isn’t always the case.

These Former NFL Stars Are Now Penniless

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THE FAB FIVE: In 2004, five surviving members of 1950 World Cup team talked about history, state of the game

Children form a circle around Walter Bahr (right), Harry Keough (center) and Wilf Mannion (left) during a Belo Horizonte reunion in 1987. (Photo by Michael Lewis)...

THE FAB FIVE: In 2004, five surviving members of 1950 World Cup team talked about history, state of the game

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