WINDBER, Pa. – With the West Suburban 12-Under team winning the 2025 Little League Softball World Series, seven members of the squad moved up to the next age level.
Stars Reagan Bills and Adalyn Hines from the 2025 world championship team made a successful transition to the 14-Under level. This year's 14U squad is 12-0 in the postseason after winning four games, three by shutout, at the East Region Tournament.
West Suburban begins play in the Junior League Softball World Series at 4 p.m. Sunday against Canada in Kirkland, Washington.
Many talented players vied to make the 14U team, but only 12 were chosen. Those dozen advanced through the district, section, state and regional tournaments unscathed thanks to a very competitive league overall.
"We had 20 good girls," West Suburban 14U manager Rick Roberts said. "To get down to the final 12, it's not easy because you're looking at 15 or 16.

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LIV Golf Michigan, the league's $40 million team championship, is set to be officially canceled after the status of the 2026 season finale had come under serious doubt last week, sources tell Front Office Sports.
An official announcement on the cancellation is expected on Wednesday, according to golf media personality Tom Hobbs, who runs the Flushing It social accounts, which first reported the news.
LIV Michigan had been scheduled for Aug. 27-30 in suburban Detroit at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort, which is owned by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. Spokespeople for LIV Golf, Saint John's Resort, and the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation have yet to respond to a request for comment from FOS.
As of early Tuesday afternoon, there had not been any internal announcement or memo to players about the cancelation, one source told FOS. But the news does not come as a surprise to anyone inside or around LIV.
The team championship was one of two events FOS sources had pegged last month as being at the most risk of being canceled as a sentiment grew among those in and around LIV that the funding from the Saudi PIF—which has announced it would stop funding LIV after this season—could dry up even earlier than expected. The other event at most risk, per sources, was LIV's regular-season finale in Indianapolis Aug. 20-23, but that is currently scheduled to still take place.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly a decade ago, Jon Ossoff was a 30-year-old Democratic congressional candidate promising Georgia suburban voters he would "cut wasteful spending" and make "both parties in Washington" be "accountable to you." His Republican opponent even complained that Ossoff "talks like a Republican."
Nobody would make that mistake today. After losing that race in 2017 and narrowly winning a U.S. Senate seat during a runoff in 2021, Ossoff is running for reelection with a full-throated broadside on President Donald Trump as a "national disgrace" leading a "Mar-a-Lago mafia" and "the most corrupt administration of all time."
The 39-year-old senator has always been a vessel for Trump opposition, no matter his message on the campaign trail. But not until now has Ossoff openly embraced the role. His approach is being noticed across the Democratic spectrum, from activists hungry for the right message in the 2026 midterms to those pining for viable presidential candidates in 2028.
This week, as Trump renewed his fixation on false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election that brought Ossoff to Washington, the senator never missed an opportunity to denounce the "world's most famous sore loser."
"The senator is definitely having a moment, and these breakout moments can certainly become a launching pad for something bigger," said Lis Smith, a Democratic strategist who helped Pete **** igieg go from being an unknown Indiana mayor to a presidential contender in 2020. She said Ossoff's approach — tying Trump's personal financial gain to his performance on the economy — is "one that more Democrats should adopt."

Regency Centers Corporation (REG), headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, operates, and develops shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. Valued at $14.6 billion by market cap, the company's portfolio includes properties with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and leading retailers. The leading retail REIT is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Wednesday, Jul. 29.
Ahead of the event, ****** ysts expect REG to report an FFO of $1.20 per share on a diluted basis, up 3.5% from $1.16 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat or matched the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion.
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With the women’s World Cup a year away, the top-ranked teams — Spain and the U.S. — have agreed to play a pair of heavyweight friendlies this fall.
Spain — the reigning world champion ranked No. 1 by FIFA — and the U.S. — the defending Olympic gold medalist positioned second — will clash Oct. 10 at Washington’s Audi Field and again three days later at Subaru Park in suburban Philadelphia, the federations announced Monday.
Both teams will use the friendlies to continue preparations for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Spain has already qualified, while the U.S. will need only to defeat No. 78 El Salvador at the Concacaf W Championship in November in Greater Dallas to secure passage.
“Two more fantastic matches,” U.S. coach Emma Hayes said in a written statement. “We’ve desperately wanted to get Spain on our schedule, but the difficulties of scheduling the top teams during the women’s international calendar are well known, so to be able to get these two games on the East Coast will be the perfect tests before we head into World Cup qualifying at the end of the year.”
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Thursday.

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — No more playful dances. No more taunting social media posts. Belgium is done celebrating its victory over the host United States and hard at work on extending its World Cup run on American soil.
The Red Devils trained in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday with the memory still fresh of their 4-1 thrashing of the Americans in Seattle on Monday. After surviving a test from Senegal with a thrilling comeback and then thoroughly dominating the U.S. in its first two knockout games, Belgium faces its toughest challenge yet against unbeaten Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday.
But this tumultuous World Cup run has sparked something in this Belgian team, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes.
"We gained a lot of confidence, because we knew it was going to be a hard game against America," Courtois said at the LA Galaxy's suburban stadium. "They're obviously the home team with a full stadium (that's) with them, so it's nice to perform in a good way defensive, offensively, and just play our game."
Belgium went into the U.S. matchup with a world of indignant motivation after star American forward Folarin Balogun's one-game red-card suspension was curiously lifted by FIFA. The Red Devils took it out on an outclassed American team and then celebrated gleefully, both on the pitch and in the dressing room.

The Golden State Valkyries (13-7) look for a fourth straight win on Saturday when they visit the Atlanta Dream (12-8), who open a four-game homestand after an 0-4 road trip, at the Gateway Center in suburban Atlanta.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET
TV Channel: CBS
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Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in the classic 1970s British sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86.
A statement released on Monday on behalf of her family said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey where she had lived for more than 50 years.
"The family is grateful for the care and support she received throughout her treatments, and ask that their privacy be respected at this time."
She famously played snobbish suburban neighbour Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life, as well as the widowed aristocrat Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born.
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CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu’s win probability after the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA was 0.2 percent. An opening round of 73 put her 10 strokes back of leader Ina Yoon and in danger of missing the cut.
But then Ryu changed her putter, and well, everything changed with it.
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On Sunday at Hazeltine, Ryu marched to her first major championship ******* le, winning by xx on a soggy Sunday in suburban Minneapolis. It had been six weeks since Ryu hit a golf shot in competition, taking time off for a minor surgery in South Korea, after a runner-up finish in late May in Cincinnati.
The 12th-ranked player in the world came back refreshed, collecting her fourth career LPGA.

A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest London courts set to welcome the world's best players next week.
On one side sits the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), organisers of the only grass-court Grand Slam, which wants to triple the size of its historic grounds.
Its opponent: local residents, who argue the plans threaten the leafy suburban area's natural environment.
The tussle -- currently working its way through England's courts -- has been ongoing for five years.
The AELTC is trying to expand its storied site, where it has held a tournament since 1877, to hold qualifying rounds there.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Draw ****** istant Shaquille O’Neal picks Australia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
When Australia fans learned the Socceroos were drawn into a World Cup group with the United States from Pot 1, rather than a recent World Cup or continental champions like France, Spain or Argentina, they rejoiced.
Similarly, USMNT supporters celebrated when their Pot 2 draw featured The Land Down Under and not a considerably more-accomplished nation like 2022 semifinalists Croatia or Morocco.
Fast forward to Friday afternoon’s scheduled clash in World Cup Group D play in Seattle and both sets of fans are feeling themselves after strong opening performances, not to mention searching indefatiguably for slights from the other.
It’s all a little more intense than you might expect from two nations whose previous most-ferocious sports feuds centered on suburban-raised Speedo wearers.

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In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $121.2 million, which represents a growth rate of nearly 4.7% compared to the prior year. The company reported a net income of roughly $5.1 million during this period, yielding a net margin of about 4.2%. This return to profitability is notable after the business experienced a net loss in the previous fiscal year, indicating a stabilization in the company's operating results for its investors.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 1.2x. This metric measures the company's total debt relative to shareholder equity, indicating how much the company relies on borrowed funds to finance its property acquisitions. The current ratio, which tracks the ability to pay short-term obligations with liquid ******* ets, is roughly 0.2x, while free cash flow reached close to $56.4 million in FY 2025.

When it comes to dominating the ring and then taking Hollywood by storm, no group does it quite like professional wrestlers. These larger-than-life personalities don't just captivate crowds with championship belts, they break through on red carpets and big screens, showcasing a charisma built under the brightest of spotlights. As actors, they shatter stereotypes and win over new fans, proving that transitioning from wrestling superstars to leading movie or television stars is as natural as a body slam. Here are the wrestling legends seen both in the ring and on the silver screen.
Adam Copeland, whose wrestling career skyrocketed under the name Edge, has charmed audiences beyond the squared circle. Known for his intense presence and sharp charisma in WWE, he transitioned smoothly to acting, appearing in series and films where his raw energy translates perfectly on screen. His versatility is a testament to wrestling's influence across entertainment, having gone on to star in 42 episodes of the TV series Haven, as well as Ares in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians television series on Disney+, per IMDb.
Stacy Keibler carved her own path from the world of wrestling to mainstream celebrity status. She began her professional wrestling career as a part of the Nitro Girls in WCW before moving to WWE, where she managed superstars including Test, Scott Steiner, and The Dudley Boyz, according to eWrestling News. After her time in WWE, Keibler landed roles that included the TV series George Lopez, What About Brian and How I Met Your Mother, per IMDb.
With a persona that's defined generations, the late Hulk Hogan took his fame from the wrestling ring to pop-culture stardom. Known for his iconic look and larger-than-life attitude, his acting career began with a cameo in Rocky III (1982) and extended to starring in films such as No Holds Barred and Suburban Commando, as well as television shows including Thunder in Paradise and the reality series Hogan Knows Best, as reported by IMDb. From family films to reality TV, he became a household name beyond wrestling fans, and was among the first wrestlers to cross over into Hollywood and gain mainstream recognition, according to F4W Online.
Bill Goldberg bulldozed through WCW and WWE, creating an aura of dominance celebrated in and out of the ring. He rose to fame in WCW with a lengthy undefeated streak in singles competition from 1997 to 1998, going an unprecedented 173-0, which is considered the longest winning streak in professional wrestling, per WWE.com. His unmistakable energy and imposing look made him perfectly suited for action roles on TV and in movies, including The Longest Yard, Universal Soldier: The Return, and Santa's Slay, thrilling audiences with every appearance, according to IMDb.

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A coalition of civil rights groups on Tuesday asked a state judge to order one of New York's largest suburban counties to stop its deployment of nearly 600 license plate readers, calling it a warrantless and "indiscriminate surveillance system" that violates the state constitution.
The class action lawsuit also alleged that Westchester County never got proper authorization to launch the program, which has amassed a database of 1.6 billion plate scans that has been shared with more than 50 outside law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The complaint said the network "records the long-term travel patterns, daily habits, and intimate information of millions of law-abiding New Yorkers and other motorists who travel through Westchester."
"In a democracy, a police department cannot unilaterally decide — without legislative authorization — to surveil the daily movements of its own citizens without any real accountability, transparency, or oversight," said Barry Friedman, founder and faculty director of the Policing Project at NYU School of Law, which brought the suit on behalf of four motorists. "This indiscriminate data surveillance must not be allowed to continue in the dark."
"Westchester County has not yet received or reviewed the lawsuit referenced," a spokesperson for the county said.
The widespread use of license plate reader systems, which utilize a system of cameras to scan and record motorists' license plate information, has generated controversy. The ****** ociated Press in November reported that the U.S. Border Patrol was running a secretive license plate reader program that singled drivers out over their travel patterns, prompting a complaint from congressional Democrats that the program may be unlawful.

House explodes in Southern California, injuring 8 people and damaging nearby homes

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities were investigating on Monday after eight people were injured in an explosion that destroyed one house and damaged two others in a Southern California neighborhood.
Emergency crews responded around 3:45 p.m. Sunday following the blast in suburban Chino Hills, a city of 78,000 residents about 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles.
“Firefighters found major damage to the reported house and minor damage to surrounding homes,” the Chino Valley Fire District said