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Worst World Cup ever? That's a high bar

It's a grotesque festival of consumerism and corruption, with echoes of the 1936 Olympics — and it's here

Salon · Jun 11

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: Securing the World Cup

The FBI faces its biggest security challenge ever with the upcoming World Cup. Director Kash Patel outlines extensive preparations for the event, which includes millions of visitors and threats from drones, terrorists, and cyber attacks. The agency is working with international partners to ensure safety. Preparations involve background checks and…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

When Did Gen Z Become Obsessed With Jazz? Inside Melbourne’s Jazz Doof

Gen Z is rediscovering jazz through artists like Laufey,RAYE, and events like Melbourne’s Jazz Doof. Here’s why the genre is having a moment.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 11

How the Haringey Box Cup became one of boxing’s most essential events

STEVE BUNCE ON BOXING: So many of the sport’s top names have come through the Alexandra Palace finishing school, Steve Bunce writes, and the Haringey Box Cup feels more relevant than ever

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Why professional footballers are lining up at this braiding salon

It started with kids' parties. Now, BraidLab styles NRLW stars and its owner dreams of the 2032 Olympics.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 9

Many from this group will feature in 2032, 2036 Olympics: Rani Rampal

India's U-18 women's hockey team secured a bronze medal at the Asia Cup. Coach Rani Rampal sees this team as the foundation for future Olympic squads in 2032 and 2036. Top scorer Nousheen Naz and captain Sweety Kujur expressed pride and lessons learned. The team showcased attacking flair and resilience,…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Christian Pulisic and the History of the USMNT’s No. 10 Jersey

The Stars and Stripes’ key player will become just the second individual to wear the famed jersey at two World Cups.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM

The diplomatic relationship between Australia and New Zealand has never been stronger, both leaders insist, despite commentary over recent budget announcements.

AAP · Jun 5

Parisians will be able to swim for a second year in the Seine

Parisians will once again be able to swim in the Seine this summer, city officials said Friday, building on the success of last year's historic reopening of the river after a century-long ban and a massive clean-up effort ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

France 24 · Jun 5

NBA finals: in a mud wrestle shaped by 53 years of dread, Jalen Brunson was the difference

The New York Knicks are fighting history as well as the Spurs. On Wednesday night in San Antonio, they took a crucial step towards defeating both

The Guardian - US · Jun 4