Expensive tickets, empty seats and brutal heat: Copa América’s fan problem
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$25 hot dogs, sky-high ticket prices: Lack of fans shows Copa is too expensive
For years, the U.S. has been viewed as some sort of "golden goose" by world soccer. This Copa, however, has shown that there is a ceiling on what fans are willing to pay. -
ESPN - Sports
Can Ecuador spoil Argentina's party at Copa América?
Ecuador have shown signs of promise, but do they have what it takes to upset Argentina? -
The Guardian - World
Argentina 1-1 Ecuador (4-2 pens): Copa América 2024 quarter-final – as it happened
Emi Martinez was the hero in another penalty shoot-out as Argentina survived a big scare in Texas. 3 min Fernandez stabs a promising pass towards Lautaro Martinez, forcing Preciado to come across and sweep up on the edge of the area. Argentina ... -
ESPN - Sports
How Venezuela became surprise Copa América quarterfinalists
Venezuela topped their group by winning all three of their games. What's behind their transformation? -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Our loyalty isn’t worth anything’: I paid $70 for a seat with more legroom, but two women grabbed similar empty seats for free. Is that fair?
“I wrote to the airline to explain what had happened and asked for a refund of my miles.” -
The Guardian - World
Moisés Caicedo’s form at the Copa América is good news for Chelsea
The midfielder has been Ecuador’s best player. They need him at his best against Argentina in the quarter-finals. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored. The pressure was on Moisés Caicedo to make an immediate impact following his big-money move last ... -
The Guardian - World
Copa América power rankings: verdicts on the 16 teams after the group stage
Argentina are cruising, Colombia, Venezuela and Uruguay are rising, while the US and Mexico are in crisis. There’s a recipe for making the best tournaments. You need the right balance of favorites marching towards the final and underdogs carving ... -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Emiliano Martínez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty kick in Copa América shootout
Lionel Messi missed his penalty, but goalkeeper Emi "Dibu" Martínez saved two penalties to send Argentina to the semifinals and eliminate Ecuador. -
The Guardian - World
Emi Martínez stars as Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties at Copa América
Quarter-final: Argentina 1-1 Ecuador (4-2 pens)Lionel Messi missed Panenka at start of shootoutArgentina advanced to the Copa América semi-finals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in Texas.. Lionel Messi missed Argentina’s ... -
The Guardian - World
Venezuela 0-0 Canada (3-4 pens): Copa América 2024 quarter-finals – as it happened
Is your house split between two teams? Share your Copa drama with usAs tempted as I am to play the clip of Eric Cartman and the South Park gang that led into Rush playing Tom Sawyer live, I think that’ll be it for the music videos tonight.. But ... -
ESPN - Sports
Jesse Marsch finds coaching redemption in Canada's Copa América run
Marsch has been able to find his feet after his European odyssey. -
ESPN - Sports
USMNT Copa América review: Who's to blame? Is Berhalter done? Did anyone play well?
ESPN's on-the-ground reporters analyze where it all went wrong and what happens next. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Canada coach Jesse Marsch says the USMNT ‘lack discipline’ after Copa América knockout
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has spoken of his disappointment at the poor performance of the USMNT at Copa América as his side prepare to take on Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Friday. The 50-year-old American coach led Canada to the last eight ... -
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The Guardian - World
Canada hold nerve in penalty shootout to set up Copa América semi-final with Argentina
Canada claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela on Friday to reach the Copa América semi-finals for the first time after an absorbing contest finished 1-1.. With the teams all square after five attempts each, Wilker Ángel had his ... -
ESPN - Sports
Will Copa América's controversy over poor pitch conditions affect 2026 World Cup?
Players and coaches have slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. Can playing surfaces improve in time for the 2026 World Cup? -
CBS News - Top stories
Are hearing aids expensive? Here's what to know
Wondering how much hearing aids tend to cost? Here's everything you need to know. -
ESPN - Sports
Volpe sums up state of reeling Yankees: 'Brutal'
Anthony Volpe stood in a quiet, mostly empty Yankees clubhouse and had a one-word description of the team's shockingly sorry skid. "Brutal," he said. "We play to win, and we expect to win." -
CBS News - Top stories
From fireworks to food, here's how to save on Fourth of July expenses
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food this Independence Day, with each consumer spending about $90. Here are a few tips to save money. -
ABC News - Sports
NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in 'Sunday Ticket' case
The damages a federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service is $4,707,259,944.64NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground
Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.Ukraine -
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The Guardian - World
Spain show their steel to flatten Germany’s hopes in brutal spectacle
Everyone knew they were fluent and clinical but here Luis de la Fuente’s side showed they could win a physical battle. And so it came to pass that the final touch of Toni Kroos’s storied career was also the final kick of this two-hour kidney-punch ...Spain -
ABC News - Sports
Anthony Volpe has one word for state of the skidding Yankees: `Brutal'
A major league-best 49-21 through June 12, the New York Yankees are a big league-worst 5-15 since -
The Hill - Politics
The internet’s oldest problem is also its youngest: Child safety
For almost 25 years, there’s been a major effort to address the issue of children’s safety on the Internet, but a major obstacle has continuously impeded this effort: effectively identifying who is an adult and who is a child. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Modi's Ruling BJP Party in India Has a Diversity Problem
The prime minister needs to muster support from Indians who aren’t Hindus to secure his legacy.India -
The New York Times - World
Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2024 and the Problem With Too Much Fame
The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go. -
The Guardian - World
59 summer problems solved – from sunburn and sweating to wasps and wedgies
Limp salad, bad barbecues, jellyfish stings and chafing. Summer can be a tricky season – but our experts are on hand to help with your hot-weather headaches. Worrisome wasps “If you eat near still water you’ll get a lot more insects than if you ... -
The Guardian - World
Murat Yakin promises Switzerland ‘will cause England problems’ in Düsseldorf
Manager upbeat after impressive last-16 victory over Italy‘Mood in camp is very good. We are developing together’’Murat Yakin has guaranteed “we will cause England problems”, as his Switzerland side begin their final preparations for the showdown ... -
ESPN - Sports
Police probe alleged fan-steward violence at Euros
Police in Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal's game with Slovenia. -
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The best floor fans of 2024 will keep you cool
These best cooling floor fans from Dyson, Honeywell, Black+Decker and more will cool you all summer long. -
ESPN - Sports
Klay posts heartfelt goodbye to Warriors, fans
Klay Thompson thanked the Warriors and their fans for "the best times of my life" in an emotional post to his Instagram account on Friday. -
ESPN - Sports
Turkey fans make hand gesture that led to ban
Turkish supporters making their way to the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands have been making the same nationalistic hand gesture that saw a Turkey player banned from the match.Turkey -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Allen & Co. President Buys One of North Carolina's Most Expensive Homes for $13.9 Million
The oceanfront property is located on Figure Eight Island, an exclusive community that has long attracted celebrities and business leaders. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden, Harris join campaign call to stress staying on ticket
President Biden and Vice President Harris joined a call with their reelection campaign staff on Wednesday, during which the president stressed that he will stay on the top of the ticket amid panic within the party over whether he should step ... -
The Hill - Politics
Democratic rep says 'all viable options' should be considered for 2024 ticket
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said on Wednesday Democrats should consider “all viable options,” as the party weighs next steps amid concerns about President Biden’s standing as the presumptive party nominee. “When your current strategy isn’t ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Who Should Lead the Democratic Ticket? Six Columnists Weigh In.
Gretchen Whitmer, Kamala Harris, President Biden — who is best positioned to beat Donald Trump in November? -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Morals vs. money: The NFL faces Sunday Ticket dilemma
The league could appeal the $14B verdict all the way to the Supreme Court if it chooses. But why not come up with a deal that respects its customers instead?NFL -
The Guardian - World
Hackers leak alleged Taylor Swift ticket data to extort Ticketmaster
Hackers claim they obtained barcode data for hundreds of thousands of tickets to Eras tour and demand millions in ransom . Hackers claimed this week that they had obtained barcode data for hundreds of thousands of tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras ...