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Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban
Colin Kaepernick has accused NFL owners of colluding against Macklemore after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour over comments he made onstage about Palestine. Kaepernick, whose NFL career was effectively ended in the wake of his protests against police violence, says he sees parallels between himself and Macklemore.
Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban
Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban
NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer , has appeared in a campaign ad for the United Russia party, which supports Vladimir Putin, as he prepares for the new hockey season. The Russian business newspaper Vedomosti published images of the Washington Capitals star alongside pro-Putin figures such as Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, the leading parliamentary candidate on United Russia's list, and Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of the propaganda network RT.
NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party
NHL star Alex Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for pro-Putin United Russia party
All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams
Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history , is coming out of retirement to rejoin his only professional team, the Los Angeles Rams. During a 10-season career with the Rams, who drafted him with the 13th overall pick in 2014, Donald was a three-time defensive player of the year and an eight-time first team All-Pro. He won a Super Bowl with the Rams at the end of the 2021 season before announcing his retirement in March 2024 at the age of 32.
All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams
All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest after arrest at Ohio trailer park
The San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two criminal charges after being arrested at an Ohio trailer park over the weekend. KRON4 News in San Francisco reported that York was initially arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution but that count was amended to a charge of disorderly conduct. He was also charged with possessing criminal tools.
How Vocational Village is changing lives through skilled trades | Labor Voices
In 2016, Michigan’s Department of Corrections launched Vocational Village to provide individuals in prison with the skills, training and opportunities needed to build productive lives after release. Today, the program celebrates its 10th anniversary and continues to prepare participants for careers in the skilled trades, including union carpentry.
World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live
LIVE – Updated at 19:56 The World Cup gets its first half-time show starring Shakira and BTS, plus Donald Trump attends his first game of the tournament. Tom Lutz has updates. Tom Cruise is out to do some acting! He is playing a man in a tight black t-shirt telling us a story about the World Cup being good. This is great acting because he is convincing as a man in a tight black t-shirt telling us a story about the World Cup being good.
World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live
After performing at the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City, Shakira will return to finish the job in New Jersey. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Preamble Hello. And welcome to our Everything But The Football liveblog of the World Cup final, which suddenly becomes a little more relevant now that Fifa has decided to turn the World Cup final into a Super Bowl (allegedly one of 104 Super Bowls at this year’s tournament!). What has Gianni and Co got lined up for you?
‘Overturn this': victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
For Belgium, Monday's 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice off the field. The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. That meant Balogun was free to play against Belgium instead of serving a one-match ban.
Brazil 1-2 Norway: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live reaction
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Brazil v Norway: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
LIVE – Updated at 19:46 Minute-by-minute report: Can Norway knock out the five-time winners and book a place in the last eight? Join Tom Lutz for the latest action. Leander Schaerlaeckens is at New York/New Jersey Stadium for us today and has some crowd news. “Judging by the crowd filling into the arena here, it's entirely possible that yellow is the only color that exists,” he writes.
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET): World Cup 2026 last 32, extra time – live reaction
LIVE – Updated at 02:05 Minute-by-minute report: The tournament's surprise package almost caused a shock for the ages after taking the reigning champions to extra time before having their dream dashed. More emails from readers: Farhan: “I totally understand why Argentina would celebrate their win tonight. Cabo Verde went toe to toe with them. Not everyone does. I wonder what might have happened tonight if Romero's multiple yellow card worthy fouls were called as such.
Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32, extra time – live
LIVE – Updated at 01:11 Minute-by-minute report: The tournament's surprise package chase another upset against Messi and the defending champions. Tom Lutz has updates. ET 7 min: And another! They're putting great balls into the box. GOAL! Argentina 2-1 Cape Verde (L. Martinez ET 3 min) Oh well. The ball falls to Lisandro Martinez after the corner and he smashes it into the roof of the net. There was a question whether there was a foul in the buildup but it's allowed.
Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
LIVE – Updated at 21:21 Minute-by-minute report: The tournament's surprise upstarts look for another shock, this time of Messi and the defending champions. Tom Lutz has updates. The winners of this match will play either Australia or Egypt, who are currently in the second period of extra time in their last 32 match.
Uruguay v Spain: World Cup 2026 – live
LIVE – Updated at 23:40 Minute-by-minute report: Will Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay get their first win of this World Cup or is Lamine Yamal going to lift Spain again? Join Tom Lutz. Are Spain the best team at the World Cup? No! Because the Fifa rankings say they're No 3 in the world, and those rankings are in no way flawed. They are, however, probably among the top two contenders, aside from France. And the French just gave everyone's favourite dark horse, Norway, one hell of a beating.
Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match
Tue, June 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM UTC Iran will qualify for the next round if they win on Friday. Photograph: DiaEsportivo/Action Plus/Shutterstock The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday. The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa about the "restrictions imposed by the organisers" at the World Cup.
Knicks to follow up Trump boos at Madison Square Garden with White House visit, says Dolan
The Knicks celebrate their title. Photograph: Ronald Cortes/Getty Images New York Knicks owner James Dolan says his team will become the first NBA champions to visit Donald Trump at the White House. “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during an appearance on WFAN New York on Wednesday. “We still have to figure out the details … but yes, of course. Look, I invited the president to come down for [last week’s Game 3 of the NBA finals]. He is a friend.
US upbeat on Pulisic’s fitness ahead of Australia game: ‘Christian will be ready, relax’
Christian Pulisic helped the US to victory over Paraguay.Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Mauricio Pochettino has moved to allay concerns over Christian Pulisic’s fitness as the US prepare for their World Cup clash with Australia on Friday. Pulisic was brilliant in the opening half of the US’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last week. He was taken off at half-time but insisted he was not carrying a serious injury. “I just got a bit of a kick first half, so I’m really hoping that it’s nothing.
Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid
Tom Lutz Sat, June 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maple, Zayu, and Clutch are the World Cup mascots for 2026.Photograph: Eloisa Sanchez/Reuters While tensions between Canada and the United States have risen in the last few years as Donald Trump has made threats to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st state of America, there has been some mutual cooperation in crime fighting.
Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid
While tensions between Canada and the United States have risen in the last few years as Donald Trump has made threats to turn his northern neighbor into a 51st state of America, there has been some mutual cooperation in crime fighting. Earlier this week, Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose – the mascots for the United States and Canada respectively at this year’s World Cup – helped Peruvian police in a drugs raid.
A (very) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for
Argentina are the reigning World Cup champions. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian It is! Every four years the best men’s teams on the planet gather to see who will be crowned world champions. This year’s tournament will be co-hosted by frenemies Canada, Mexico and the United States in 16 cities as different as Vancouver, Kansas City and Guadalajara. The 48 teams are initially divided into [does arithmetic] 12 four-team groups with each team playing the others in the group once.
NBA finals: brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1
Jalen Brunson fends off Dylan Harper as he leads his team to victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals.Photograph: Eric Gay/AP The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way.
Brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1
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NBA finals: brilliant Brunson leads surging Knicks to victory over Spurs in Game 1
Jalen Brunson fends off Dylan Harper as he leads his team to victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals. Jalen Brunson fends off Dylan Harper as he leads his team to victory in Game 1 of the NBA finals. Photograph: Eric Gay/AP The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way.
Mamdani repeals kids’ bedtimes during New York Knicks’ NBA finals quest: ‘This was not a difficult decision’
The Knicks are in the NBA finals for the first time since 1999. Photograph: David Maxwell/EPA Zohran Mamdani’s relentless quest to corner the youth vote has continued with the news that New York’s mayor has repealed bedtime for the city’s children during the hometown Knicks’ NBA finals run. The Knicks are in the finals for the first time since 1999, and the series against the San Antonio Spurs starts on Wednesday.
Honoring those who served by investing in America’s workers | Opinion
Updated May 27, 2026, 11:31 a.m. ET Memorial Day was a day of remembrance. A solemn opportunity to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage secured freedoms that many of us take for granted. As we reflect on their commitment, we are reminded that preserving those freedoms requires more than gratitude. It requires action.
Honoring those who served by investing in America’s workers | Opinion
Memorial Day was a day of remembrance. A solemn opportunity to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage secured freedoms that many of us take for granted. As we reflect on their commitment, we are reminded that preserving those freedoms requires more than gratitude. It requires action. For middle-class working people, that action is given shape through solidarity.
Honoring those who served by investing in America’s workers | Opinion Original
May 27, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET Memorial Day was a day of remembrance. A solemn opportunity to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage secured freedoms that many of us take for granted. As we reflect on their commitment, we are reminded that preserving those freedoms requires more than gratitude. It requires action.
Honoring those who served by investing in America’s workers | Labor Voices
May 26, 2026, 7:10 p.m. ET Memorial Day was a day of remembrance. A solemn opportunity to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage secured freedoms that many of us take for granted. As we reflect on their commitment, we are reminded that preserving those freedoms requires more than gratitude. It requires action. For middle-class working people, that action is given shape through solidarity.
Relentless Knicks sweep Cavaliers to return to NBA finals for first time since 1999
The New York Knicks are back in the NBA finals for the first time since 1999 after another overwhelming victory completed a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks are in ruthless form as they attempt to win their first NBA championship since 1973. They also swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and beat the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the first round of the playoffs.
Relentless Knicks sweep Cavaliers and return to NBA finals for first time since 1999
The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers.Photograph: Tim Phillis/AP (Photograph: Tim Phillis/AP) The New York Knicks are back in the NBA finals for the first time since 1999 after another overwhelming victory completed a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The Knicks are in ruthless form as they attempt to win their first NBA championship since 1973.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: 'He was the gentlest soul'
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, his sports agency has confirmed. A cause of death was not announced. “We are beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke,” Priority Sports said. “He was so loved by all of us here, and everyone whose life he touched. He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family. Our hearts are so broken as we think about his mom, Whitney, his entire family and all of his friends.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29: ‘He was the gentlest soul’
Brandon Clarke was a first-round draft pick who debuted for the Grizzlies in 2019. Photograph: Stephen Gosling/NBAE/Getty Images Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, his sports agency has confirmed. A cause of death was not announced. “We are beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke,” Priority Sports said. “He was so loved by all of us here, and everyone whose life he touched.
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