CHICAGO (AP) — Tai Baribo scored two early goals and the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-0 on Saturday to sweep the best-of-three first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs. Philadelphia, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, will host fourth-seeded Charlotte or No. 5 seed New York City in the one-game conference semifinals. Baribo dispossessed goalkeeper … [Read more...] about Tai Baribo scores 2 goals, Union beats Fire 3-0 to sweep first-round series
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President Donald Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit by a Syrian president to White House, official says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, an administration official said Saturday. The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced engagement, said that the meeting is expected to take place Nov. 10. Trump met with al-Sharaa in … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit by a Syrian president to White House, official says
Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference finals
Philadelphia Union (20-8-6, first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Chicago Fire (15-11-8, seventh in the Conference during the regular season) Chicago; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago +110, Philadelphia +214; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference finals
Judge to consider sanctions against state Sen. Michael Hastings in lawsuit alleging smear campaign
State Sen. Michael Hastings could end up paying the legal fees of political opponents he alleges led a smear campaign against him ahead of his Nov. 8, 2022 election. The judge considering Hastings’ lawsuit will hear an appeal for sanctions against the Frankfort Democrat, who alleged Republican political officials including Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz sent out obscene text … [Read more...] about Judge to consider sanctions against state Sen. Michael Hastings in lawsuit alleging smear campaign
WADA lanza ‘Operación Puncture’ para investigar filtración sobre dopaje de nadadores chinos
Por BRIAN MELLEY LONDRES (AP) — La Agencia Mundial Antidopaje (WADA) confirmó que investiga una filtración sobre la investigación que resultó en la exoneración de 23 nadadores chinos que dieron positivo por un fármaco cardíaco prohibido antes de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio en 2021. La agencia defendió su decisión de exonerar a los nadadores por dopaje. Afirmó que había … [Read more...] about WADA lanza ‘Operación Puncture’ para investigar filtración sobre dopaje de nadadores chinos