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From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
World Cup fans came from overseas for the cheering. But they’re also doing a lot of chewing, delighting their hosts with rave reviews of North American cuisine.
"It’s greasy, it’s disgusting, but it’s absolutely glorious," Jack Goodwin, a soccer enthusiast from London, said about the American fo ... (full story)
Bucket list hike - Buckskin Gulch
For you hiking/backpacking enthusiasts, I’m going to attempt to plant an idea in your brain that I’m hoping will germinate into reality.
So sit down, relax, and let that adventurous side of yourself absorb the picture I’m about to paint.
You’re trekking through one of the world’s longest and d ... (full story)
Doubles players condemn ATP Tour's plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes
LONDON (AP) — For tennis players like Harri Heliovaara, playing doubles has provided a lasting career in the sport and even a chance to win Grand Slam titles, despite not having much success in singles.
Now Heliovaara, the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world, is among those fearing for the future of the format.
Do ... (full story)
MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team's salary cap
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Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association.
MLB's plan would eliminate deals such as Juan Soto's $765 million, 15-year ... (full story)
Why Texas? Explaining the ins and outs of the NHL exploring a team for Houston or Austin
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL took the first step toward expansion in Texas last month, agreeing to terms with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family to explore the feasibility of putting a franchise in Houston or Austin.
Far enough from the Dallas Stars, who relocated from Minnesota in 1993, a new team would not interfere with ... (full story)