The Independent

 Jude Bellingham faces a possible ban at Euro 2024 after Uefa opened an investigation into a gesture he made while celebrating the spectacular overhead kick scored against Slovakia in their last-16 tie on Sunday. Bellingham equalised in the 96th minute to save England from a humiliating defeat, and they eventually prevailed in extra time to book a quarter-final with Switzerland. In the aftermath of his goal, Bellingham was seen shouting “Who else?!” as he ran over to England fans after scoring. Video showed the Real Madrid forward then kiss his hand and grab his crotch in a gesture which...

Jude Bellingham faces possible ban over gesture to crowd during England’s Euro 2024 win

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Euro 2024 has already been full of upsets, but this one takes the cake so far. Defending champion Italy got embarrassed 2-0 by Switzerland on Saturday to kick off the knockout matches, and the Azzuri have some soul-searching to do after they leave Germany. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnaruma was disgusted after...

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s fiery message to Italy after brutal Round of 16 exit vs. Switzerland in Euro 2024

Football365

Bruno Fernandes believes England are not good enough to beat Portugal in real life but stand a good chance “on the PlayStation”.

Portugal star believes England’s ‘only chance’ of winning Euro 2024 is ‘on the PlayStation’

The Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — In the end, 10 months weren’t enough for Italy coach Luciano Spalletti to have the Azzurri playing like his title-winning Napoli club. Or even like any of the title-winning Italy teams of old. The honors feature four World Cups, two European Championships. Italy’s European title...

Another embarrassment for a proud soccer-nation: Italy’s title defense limps away at Euro 2024

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

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At least 30 people are dead and more than 100 were left injured after multiple suicide bombings were carried out in Nigeria, sources said.

At least 30 dead, more than 100 injured after multiple suicide bombings in Nigeria

Georgia State

The Standard

Germany downed Denmark amid thunderstorms in Dortmund to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala scored second-half goals in a last-16 game paused for almost half an hour due to adverse weather during the first half.Germany dominated the first half, forcing Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel into five big saves, but the two teams went in level at the break.After the restart, Danish defender Joachim Andersen went from hero to zero when his close-range finish was disallowed for offside before he conceded a penalty converted by Havertz in the 53rd minute. The award for handball faced immediate criticism online.Nico...

Germany 2-0 Denmark: Hosts weather the storm to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals amid penalty controversy

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Cristiano Ronaldo was left in floods of tears after missing an extra-time penalty

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo in TEARS after Euro 2024 shock

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The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the Copa América on home soil at the group stage after a 1-0 loss to Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday. Mathías Olivera scored the decisive goal for Uruguay in the 66th minute after a long check...

USMNT crashes out of Copa América with loss to Uruguay

Flight UX045 experienced strong turbulence early Monday morning and safely landed after being diverted to Natal International Airport in Brazil, Air Europa said.

40 people injured after flight experiences heavy turbulence: Airport

EUGENE, Ore. -- Sha'Carri Richardson got passed on the outside down the stretch and finished fourth in the 200-meter final at U.S. track trials Saturday, meaning she'll only have one chance for an individual Olympic gold medal next month in Paris. Gabby Thomas won the race in 21.81 seconds for...

Sha'Carri Richardson finishes 4th, won't have spot in 200 meters at Olympics

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Austria is bidding to go farther than it ever has at a European Championship when it takes on Turkey in the round of 16. The Austrians surprisingly topped a group ahead of France and the Netherlands and are bullish about progressing to the quarterfinals under German coach Ralf Rangnick. Turkey has shown signs of individual brilliance but is yet to click at Euro 2024 and will be without suspended captain Hakan Calhanoglu. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on Tuesday. Here’s what to know about the match:

Euro 2024: Bullish Austria aims to beat Turkey to reach quarterfinals for first time

Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in Dusseldorf. France had dominated the last-16 clash but their profligate finishing looked set to force extra time until they finally found a way through with five minutes left.

Late own goal powers France into Euro quarters as Belgium goes home

New York Post

The win was within reach. 

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was caught crying on the pitch after missing a late penalty kick that would have put his team up 1-0 during a Euro 2024 Round of 16 matchup against Slovenia on Monday. 





Diogo Jota earned a penalty for Portugal in extra time after being fouled by Slovenia defender Vanja Drkusic in the box.

Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly misses being struck by flying fan in wild  Euro 2024 scene

The Portuguese legend and five-time Ballon d’Or winner kissed the ball, placed it on the penalty mark and then blasted it to the bottom-right corner....

Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after penalty kick failure before Euro 2024 redemption

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the European Championship in Germany will be "without a doubt" the last of his impressive career. The 2024 Euros mark Ronaldo's record-breaking sixth appearance in a European Championships. The next tournament will be hosted by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in four years,...

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms Euro 2024 will be his last

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Manchester United have set their sights on Bologna and Switzerland's dynamic forward, Dan Ndoye.

Man Utd make enquiry about Switzerland Euro 2024 star - report

The Netherlands scraped through their group as one of the third-best sides and will take on high-flying Romania in the round of 16 at Euro 2024.It was 36 years ago that the Netherlands were the European Championship winners, and current manager Ronald Koeman was a part of that side, but the team have a long way to go to try and emulate that success.Romania on the other hand finished top of Group E, reaching the last 16 for the first time since 2000.FOLLOW LIVE: Romania v Netherlands in Euro 2024 last 16The Netherlands have not been the powerhouse that might...

Romania v Netherlands TV channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 fixture online today

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

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

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

Titleholders Italy are out of UEFA Euro 2024 after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the round of 16 in Berlin on Saturday while host nation Germany march on to the semifinals after seeing off Denmark by the same score in Dortmund. Luciano Spalletti's Azzurri side were second best from start to finish against Murat Yakin's Nati with Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas goals either side of halftime booking the Swiss a place in the quarterfinals.

Euro 2024 round of 16 scores, highlights: Germany take care of Denmark; Italy knocked out by Switzerland

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More changes to Mbappé face mask as France star's Euro 2024 problems persist

DUESSELDORF, Germany -- Kylian Mbappé has had more masks than goals at the European Championship. The France captain is struggling with his peripheral vision in the...

More changes to Mbappé face mask as France star's Euro 2024 problems persist

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