FIFA has announced an unprecedented three-continent project for the 2030 World Cup, with Europe, Africa, and South America all included. The tournament will open in Uruguay's Centenario Stadium, the site of the inaugural 1930 World Cup final, and will be the first to include 48 teams. The process of selecting the host countries for the tournament will now begin, with the tournament expected to take place in summer of 2030.
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Simone Biles made history on Sunday at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, becoming the first female gymnast to perform the Yurchenko double pike on vault internationally, now officially called the "Biles II". She posted an all-around score of 58.865, putting her in first place at the end of her qualifying session, and the United States was in first place after the first day of competition. Biles' performance was a reminder of her dominance in the sport and her ability to make history, as she is the most decorated American gymnast of all time.
Tim Wakefield, a former Boston Red Sox pitcher, passed away at the age of 59. He was drafted as a first baseman and later converted to a pitcher, relying on the knuckleball. He helped the Red Sox win their curse-busting World Series title in 2004. The Red Sox organization expressed their condolences, saying he was a beloved member of the family and a pillar of the community.
Twin Cities In Motion has canceled the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race due to record-setting heat and humidity, citing the safety of participants and the community as their primary concern. The National Weather Service has forecasted temperatures close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, creating "extreme and dangerous" conditions. Twin Cities In Motion is working to provide refunds and other options for those who had registered for the races.
Michael Oher, former NFL player and the inspiration behind the 2009 film "The Blind Side", has had his conservatorship agreement with the Tuohys, a Memphis couple who took him in when he was in high school, terminated by a Tennessee judge. Oher had filed a lawsuit requesting the conservatorship be ended, claiming he had been misled to believe he had been adopted and that the Tuohys had used his name, image and likeness without his permission. The judge terminated the agreement but did not provide any further details, leaving the future of the case uncertain.
Joie Henney of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, attempted to bring his emotional support alligator, WallyGator, to a Phillies game, but was denied entrance due to the team's policy on support animals. WallyGator has become a popular animal on social media, and Henney believes that he should be allowed to attend the game. Unfortunately, the Phillies' policy on support animals will not be changing anytime soon, and WallyGator was not allowed to enter the stadium.
Taylor Swift's attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday was met with great enthusiasm from the crowd, and has had a positive economic impact on the city. Chiefs star Travis Kelce opened up about Swift's attendance on his podcast, and business owners reported an increase in sales of merchandise featuring her and Kelce. Fans are excited to see what the future holds for the possible couple.
Colin Kaepernick has offered to join the New York Jets practice squad in a letter addressed to the team’s general manager, Joe Douglas. Kaepernick wrote that he wanted to help the team prepare for mobile quarterbacks and expressed his belief that the opportunity would give the team a clearer look at his skills. The Jets have yet to respond to Kaepernick’s offer, but they are expected to make a decision soon as they look to fill the void left by Aaron Rodgers’ injury.