FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Like the Winter Olympics, Masters Tournament and Formula 1 races before it, the World Cup is inspiring some young people to try a new sport and others to imagine themselves on an international stage someday. Researchers even have a name for the motivating influence of major sporting events: the “demonstration effect.” For … Read more
Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Tuesday, not just as the first person to score in six World Cup tournaments, but also as the centerpiece of an unforgettable experience for Mark Garcia, a Portugal fan and one of hundreds of veterans receiving free tickets to World Cup matches. “The game yesterday was amazing, … Read more
America’s Block Party will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July with a benefit concert in Los Angeles and events in local communities around the country. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the concert at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on the holiday will feature Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins and additional stars to be announced … Read more
Summer’s biggest sales are starting, with major weeklong deals from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart officially launching as early as Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The wave of discounts comes at a time when inflation is at its highest point … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for UFC Freedom 250 to proceed at the White House and Lincoln Memorial this weekend, rejecting a last-minute court challenge just days before the high-profile event. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta, an Obama appointee, denied an emergency request … Read more
The average cost on the secondary market for a ticket to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden is over $8,000. That’s up from around $3,000 when they first went on sale on May 27. Joe Enoch, CBS News consumer, business and technology reporter Joe Enoch has … Read more
Competing while using banned substances is one of elite sports’ most fiercely protected red lines. But this weekend, in the shadow of a Las Vegas casino, comes a one-day competition that has sparked controversy for unapologetically crossing it. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Denounced by … Read more
Small business optimism impacted by global events – CBS News Watch CBS News New small-business data raises concerns about the impact of certain economic conditions and global events. CBS News’ Jill Schlesinger has more. (Sponsored by AT&T Business) Source link
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. Prosecutors said they plan to retry the once-prominent lawyer who was known for his family lineage and million-dollar judgements in rural South Carolina. He worked for his … Read more
Stephen Nedoroscik of Team United States competes on the pommel horse during the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Qualification on day one of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 27, 2024 in Paris, France. Jamie Squire/Getty Images With just two days of men’s gymnastics competition remaining at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, … Read more