MetLife Stadium chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final
MetLife Stadium will be the home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals, it was announced on Sunday. The game will be held on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a capacity of 82,500. According to ESPN, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said, “As an advocate for this region and a lifelong […]
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to host 2026 World Cup final as Azteca gets opener | World Cup 2026
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be the venue for the 2026 World Cup finals, which will be played across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The 82,500-capacity MetLife Stadium is located in New Jersey, eight miles from New York City, and is home to the NFL’s New York Jets and Giants. […]
NFL analyst rants about Chiefs being underdogs for Super Bowl LVIII: ‘How in the world’
The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in the past five seasons and could be part of the next NFL dynasty if they win their third championship. But despite the experience of Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, sportsbooks across the country believe the NFC winner San […]
Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko sets world record for most time spent in space | Space
A Russian cosmonaut set a world record on Sunday by spending more than 878 days in space, or almost two and a half years. As of 8:30 a.m. Japan time, Oleg Kononenko broke the record set by his compatriot Gennady Padalka, according to Russian space company Roscosmos. Padalka logged 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes […]
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko sets world record for the longest time spent in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most time spent in space, Russian space agency Roscosmos reported on Sunday. The 59-year-old has now spent more than 878 days and 12 hours in space, surpassing fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who set the previous record of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes and […]
Football world mourns Carl Weathers, who played in NFL and CFL: ‘Just damn sad’
Legendary actor Carl Weathers died Thursday at the age of 76, his family announced. Tributes have been pouring in from many in Hollywood, including co-star Sylvester Stallone, who played Balboa in Rocky. But before Weathers hit it big as Apollo Creed or Chubbs Peterson, Weathers was a star football player who made it to the […]
What owls tell us about wisdom — and why these birds are ‘invaluable symbols of the natural world’
Rare baby owl explores habitat at Oregon Zoo Rocky and Banff are the parents of young snowy owls at the Oregon Zoo’s Great Northwest habitat. Watch as the baby owls, which hatched last month, explore their habitat and are inspected. In folklore, owls are said to be wise, but is that really true? It is […]
Guinness and other popular stouts enjoyed around the world
Stout beer is a popular drink in bars, restaurants, and home kitchens around the world. According to the Beer Judge Certification Program, a stout is defined as a “very dark, toasty, bitter, creamy ale.” Due to its often bitter taste, it is not generally considered ideal for first-time beer drinkers. Decoding the effects of beer: […]
Raiders, football world mourn loss of Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers’ death was felt around the world, including in the soccer world. Weathers, 76, died in his sleep Thursday, his family announced in a statement Friday. Weathers may be best known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series and Derrick “Chubbs” Peterson in the golf comedy Happy Gilmore, but before becoming […]
Joe McCarthy fires up the hype train to soothe Ireland’s World Cup blues | Ireland rugby union team
aPeople said Ireland would never win the final. The 2024 Six Nations, and indeed the 2027 World Cup, will be a refreshing one as Ireland cruise to a bonus-point win over France, defeating the competition’s favorites and charting the blueprint for the next chapter of the Andy Farrell era. It started and ended on a […]