
World Cup Semifinals Set for Historic Showdowns
The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup bring together France, Argentina, Spain and England in a clash of historic rivalries and emerging superstars.
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The semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup bring together France, Argentina, Spain and England in a clash of historic rivalries and emerging superstars.
Ryan O’Flaherty, a longtime assistant at St. Peter’s Prep, steps into the head coaching role, bringing a deep school connection and a plan to rebuild the Marauders amid the evolving transfer landscape.

A towering soccer‑ball sculpture by Ronny Quevedo now greets visitors outside El Museo del Barrio, part of a 23‑piece public art project that will run until Labor Day and blend sport, migration narratives and charitable auction.

Longtime basketball stalwart Bob Hurley Sr., father of UConn coach Dan Hurley, has decided to stop attending games in person, blaming a small but vocal minority of fans whose behavior, fueled by alcohol and gambling, has turned the arena into an unbearable environment for him and his family.

A series of oversized soccer ball sculptures is turning streets, parks and museum plazas across New York City and New Jersey into a vibrant gallery of sport‑inspired art, with proceeds from selected works earmarked for charitable causes.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, New Jersey is expanding youth soccer through new mini‑pitches, community events and strategic leadership to engage 120,000 players and underserved groups.

A look at the standout prospects who have pledged to Notre Dame, their rankings, backgrounds, and the schools they chose over.

Rutgers is actively courting Saint Francis transfer Skylar Wicks, a 6‑foot‑6 wing who is applying for a waiver that would allow him to play right away in the 2026‑27 season. His impressive stats, local roots and potential fit with Coach Steve Pikiell’s system make him a compelling target.