Author: Michael

When Seattle was announced as one of the many host cities for the 2026 World Cup, it was inevitable that the city and its leaders would use it as an opportunity to remind the world that it is one of the most liberal, woke places in North America. 
And that’s exactly what it’s planning to do when Group Stage matches make their way to Seattle in June, which just so happens to also be Pride Month. The World Cup draw, though, has created a rather complicated situation for the city.

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Cardinal Newman football is having its best season in program history and will play for the state title on Thursday, Dec. 11.
The Crusaders, who defeated Carrollwood Day (Tampa) 48-33 in the Class 1A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 5., will face Chaminade Madonna in the Class 1A state title game on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Florida International University’s Pitbull Stadium.
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It’s the first ever state championship appearance for No. 2 seed Cardinal Newman (11-3).

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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah is out of Arne Slot’s squad for Liverpool’s Champions League game against Inter Milan, following his stinging public criticism of the club.
The Egyptian forward’s name was missing from a 19-player squad Monday as the team traveled to Italy. He had earlier seemed in good spirits at training in England.
Salah said it “seems like the club has thrown me under the bus” and he doesn’t have “any relationship” with Slot after he was benched for the third game in a row Saturday.

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Report: Aston Villa could make move for €60m La Liga star
Villa Pursuit Of Mikel Jauregizar Signals Midfield Reinforcement Drive

Aston Villa have grown used to dealing in ambition under Unai Emery and their interest in Mikel Jauregizar underlines that mindset. With reports from Fichajes and CaughtOffside suggesting a possible €60 million offer, Villa are clearly targeting a midfielder who blends technique, work rate and the capacity to influence high tempo matches.

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Journalist: Liverpool coach ‘under pressure’ as crisis continues against Leeds United
Liverpool Set Piece Concerns Raise Serious Questions

Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Elland Road carried the emotional chaos of a late equaliser, only to be undone by a 96th minute corner that exposed familiar vulnerabilities. It was another reminder that despite Arne Slot’s attacking fluency and possession control, the side continue to be undermined by set-piece frailties that simply refuse to go away.

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Mohamed Salah has been omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League squad to face Inter Milan over his astonishing rant on Saturday.
Salah was highly critical of manager Arne Slot and the absence of a relationship with the Reds boss, while also claiming the club had thrown him “under the bus”, during his outburst at Elland Road following Liverpool’s dramatic 3-3 draw against Leeds United. And Salah, who trained with his team-mates earlier on Monday, will now miss out against Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

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It appears that Brooks Koepka may not play on LIV Golf in 2026.
Anyone who has been watching golf for the last few years has wondered what Koepka’s future held. The 5-time major winner was one of the main pieces of the PGA Tour to originally leave for LIV, he won his fifth major after having left, and his future seems uncertain at present time according to a chat the SBJ’s Josh Carpenter had with LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil.

Heading into its fifth season, a handful of LIV’s original players have contracts that are up for renewal.

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