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Preview for Borussia Dortmund v MonterreyBorussia Dortmund will hope to break down a Monterrey defence marshalled expertly by Sergio Ramos when they face off in the Club World Cup quarter-finals tomorrow.The German side have impressed in the United States, albeit in a relatively straightforward group that also contained Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan.Niko Kovac’s side gained seven points from those fixtures as they eased into the last eight and a clash with the Mexican side.Monterrey are also unbeaten, thanks largely to a defensive record that has seen them keep two clean sheets.Former Spain international Ramos is now 39 but continues…

Rich Paul gave advance notice to both the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James’ teammates before releasing a statement about James’ championship aspirations alongside news that the superstar was exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Paul’s comments immediately sparked speculation that James could be exploring a potential trade from the Lakers, though rival teams were caught off guard by the development and had no prior indication such a move was being considered. “I have been told by Rich he made it very well known to Luka and his representation, as well as the Lakers that these…

FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Monday, June 30, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It’s Monday, June 30, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today’s weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast.Mexico faces dual storm threat: Barry’s remnants move inland, Flossie poised to become hurricaneThe National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that what was once…

Here in Oregon and across the nation, arts and culture have a critical role to play in stimulating economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is the conclusion of a recent study commissioned by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA). The Arts and Culture Sector’s Contributions to Economic Recovery and Resiliency in the United States reveals that the arts are an agile and resilient sector with the capacity to ignite job growth, reduce economic risk, stimulate commerce and attract tourism. The research, conducted by Professor Douglas S. Noonan of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Paul H. O’Neil School of…

Monday marks five years since China imposed a draconian national security law on Hong Kong, criminalizing dissent and bringing the semi-autonomous city to heel after months of pro-democracy, anti-government demonstrations that drew as many as 2 million protesters into the streets. “The law itself was a weapon for Beijing to silence dissent in Hong Kong, but it also marked the turning point for a total crackdown that soon infiltrated all aspects of life,” journalist Karen Cheung wrote in 2022. “Within a year, the government would find ways to rid itself of all opposition lawmakers and district councilors, shut down the…

Various observers have argued for final sales to private domestic purchasers as the best measure of economic momentum. Nowcasts and tracking estimates of this indicator cast into doubt prospects for rapid growth. Figure 1: Growth rate q/q annualized for final sales to private domestic purchasers (dark red, left scale), GDPNow (red square, left scale), Goldman Sachs (green x, left scale); level of annualized final sales to private domestic purchasers (black, right log scale), GDPNow (blue square, right log scale), Goldman Sachs (inverted green triangle, right log scale), all in bn.Ch.2017$ SAAR. Source: BEA, Atlanta Fed (6/27), Goldman Sachs (6/27), and…

Tammy Abraham, the England international striker, is poised to join Turkish club Besiktas after a reported €20 million (£17 million) deal was struck with AS Roma. The move, which has been accepted by the 27-year-old player, looks set to resolve a pressing financial concern for the Italian side. Roma urgently needs to raise €13 million (£11 million) by the end of 30 June to meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) requirements and avoid penalties. The quick agreement between the clubs and Abraham himself means paperwork is now being finalised, with a medical examination expected soon. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano first reported…

Deandre Ayton is officially hitting the open market. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Portland Trail Blazers and Ayton have finalized a contract buyout, making the 26-year-old unrestricted. The move adds a proven interior presence to an already thin pool of available big men. Ayton had one year remaining on his four-year, $133 million […] The post Deandre Ayton enters free agency after Trail Blazers buyout agreement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

A record 61.6 million people are expected to travel for the July 4th holiday, according to AAA. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray reports from the road on his way to New Orleans. Storms are forecast across multiple interstates in the Southeast early this week. MIAMI – Fourth of July travelers are in for traffic and flight delays this week as a cold front pushing across the U.S. is forecast to bring storms to the eastern half of the country, which could culminate in a washout on July Fourth for the Southeast.AAA is predicting a record-breaking 72.2 million Americans will travel…

A new license plate design that celebrates Oregon and the diversity of its culture will debut Oct. 1 in recognition of the Oregon Cultural Trust’s 20th Anniversary. The artwork is called Celebrate Oregon! The artwork for the license plate, created by Liza Burns of Eugene, will also be installed as full-scale murals at the Eugene, Medford, Portland and Redmond airports through a partnership with GreenCars.com, a learning and marketplace destination for sustainable transportation. In addition, a 38-foot outdoor banner will be installed at the Northwest Film Center at the Portland Art Museum. “The new design, built on a panorama of…