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Iran coach goes on angry World Cup rant after draw with Belgium

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On another day in another world, the talk Sunday afternoon might have centered on lethargic Belgium, which looked so beatable, or the heroic play of Iranian keeper Alireza Beiranvand, who made one of the saves of the tournament to help salvage a scoreless draw.
But here came Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei to shatter the illusion that the afternoon might be about the game itself.
“We were in war conditions for six months, we didn’t have our league operating,” Ghalenoei said. “We had only one FIFA [friendly] date and it took us 40 hours to go and play a match outside of Iran. And our league was not operating and everybody knows about the visa situation, and they know what happened to us coming to the U.S.”
Just like Iran’s opening match here at the renamed Los Angeles Stadium, Ghalenoei said Iran had travel issues and was told it needed to return to its base camp in Tijuana immediately after the game instead of staying the night to recover.
(The fact that flying after the game and recovering afterward is normal practice for many teams — the USMNT, for example, did so Friday after playing in Seattle — seems not to have entered this equation.)
“We’ve only been here 16 hours and we have to fly back at 4 p.m.,” Ghalenoei said. “We don’t even have enough time to recover. And our players have needed time to recover, to be prepared, but we need to go to the airport and go back to Tijuana.”
Whoever wins a group that looks wide open right now — Iran’s last game is against Egypt, Belgium’s against New Zealand — would be a likely Round of 16 opponent for the USMNT. If it’s Iran, that would be the most geopolitically meaningful sporting event in some time.
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If anything, Iran could have been disappointed it didn’t win Sunday. Beiranvand’s save on Maxime De Cuyper in the 59th minute, getting his hand to a shot after having dived the opposite way, kept the game scoreless before Iran played the last 24 minutes up a man after Nathan Ngoy was red-carded for denying Mehdi Taremi a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
The Belgians could rightly claim to have had more opportunities — and far more possession — before then. But without star winger Jeremy Doku (respiratory infection), the Red Devils played without pace and lacked creativity.
Though Belgium will be favored to beat New Zealand and ultimately reach the knockouts, two draws from two games in what looked like a winnable group should leave the team plenty nervous.
“We should have won this match today but when there are so few matches in the group you cannot miss an opportunity and we did,” Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said. “We have to show our best football. We have a lot of work [to do].”

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Omaha police say woman injured in shooting has died

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Omaha police have identified the woman shot and killed on Saturday morning near 24th and Lake Streets.
Omaha police have identified the woman shot and killed on Saturday morning near 24th and Lake Streets.That woman is being identified as Jamise Thompson, 28. According to police, Thompson was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting near 24th and Lake around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday. She later died from her injuries.Omaha police said a 16-year-old was found near Florence Boulevard and Lake Street. He was also taken to the hospital, but he is expected to survive.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Omaha police have identified the woman shot and killed on Saturday morning near 24th and Lake Streets.
That woman is being identified as Jamise Thompson, 28.
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According to police, Thompson was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after a shooting near 24th and Lake around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday. She later died from her injuries.
Omaha police said a 16-year-old was found near Florence Boulevard and Lake Street. He was also taken to the hospital, but he is expected to survive.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
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San Antonio Mayor Calls for Cancelation of Kanye West’s Alamodome Show

The mayor of San Antonio has called for the cancelation of Kanye West’s concert at the city’s Alamodome, scheduled for the Fourth of July.
Weeks after Florida senator Rick Scott urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel West’s upcoming concerts at Raymond James Stadium, San Antonio Gina Ortiz Jones similarly lobbied against the rapper performing in the Texas city.
“I support canceling the @kanyewest concert,” Jones wrote on social media. “Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments in a city-funded facility like our Alamodome—not ever, and certainly not on July 4th, our Nation’s 250th birthday.”
The rapper’s recent tour has been plagued with cancelations due to West’s history of antisemitism. In April, Wireless Festival, the music festival set to take place in London’s Finsbury Park neighborhood, canceled this year’s event — which was to be headlined by West — after the country denied his visa. Shortly after, the rapper’s planned concert in Poland was also canceled in connection to his antisemitic comments and praising of Nazism.
In January, West published a full-page Wall Street Journal advertisement apologizing for years of antisemitic and other controversial comments. The rapper linked his outbursts to a long history of mental health struggles that left him in a “fractured state,” during which “I gravitated toward the most destructive symbol I could find, the swastika, and even sold T-shirts bearing it,” he said. “I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did, though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.”
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Despite his apology, West has continued to find opposition when scheduling his world tour, though he’s still managed to perform this year in countries like Turkey, the Netherlands, and Georgia, as well as Inglewood, California’s SoFi Stadium.
Despite both Scott’s and Ortiz Jones’ protestations, West is still scheduled to perform in Tampa Bay on June 26 and 28, as well on San Antonio on July 4. “Standing up to antisemitism is exactly what it takes to achieve a more perfect Union,” Ortiz Jones added.

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Spain vs. Saudi Arabia odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

Spain will look for a stronger showing in their second match as they take on Saudi Arabia in Group H action on Sunday. Spain, the pre-tournament favorite, were forced to settle for a scoreless draw with Cabo Verde in their opener. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, finished in a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, leaving Group H wide open as each squad has just one point entering Sunday.
Kickoff for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia is noon ET from Atlanta Stadium. The latest Spain vs. Saudi Arabia odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Spaniards as -1100 favorites (risk $1,100 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Saudi Arabia at +2000 and a draw at +1100. The over/under for total goals is 3.5. Mikel Oyarzabal has the shortest odds as an anytime goal scorer at -160, with Lamine Yamal at -135.
Before locking in any Spain vs. Saudi Arabia picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He’s also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!
Now Green has turned his attention to Saudi Arabia vs. Spain in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.
One of Green’s Spain vs. Saudi Arabia predictions: He is leaning Under on total goals (3.5), as he believes Spain have a chance to keep a clean sheet, but is unsure if they will fully fix their own offensive woes in this matchup.
Green has found a critical x-factor and locked in two best bets as well!
What are the best bets for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia? … Join SportsLine now to see Martin Green’s best bets for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, all from the soccer expert who is on an 18-8 run on UCL picks!

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2026 U.S. Open final round leaderboard, live updates: Wyndham Clark leads by 6 entering Sunday at Shinnecock Hills

The U.S. Open is Wyndham Clark’s to lose.
Clark is carrying a massive six-shot lead into the final round at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday. He posted an even-par 70 in a third round that only saw two players in the field hit red numbers. But after a dominant first two days — Clark set the 36-hole course record by getting to 7-under at the midway point of the major championship — that was more than enough.
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Clark will head out in the final round alongside Scottie Scheffler, who would complete the career grand slam with the win. Scheffler, who turns 30 on Sunday, carded a 1-under 69 in the third round.
If he can hold on, Clark will claim his second major championship in his career. He won the U.S. Open for the first time back in 2023 in Los Angeles. He’s been on a roll lately, too. The 32-year-old won The CJ Cup last month for his fourth career PGA Tour win, and he’s not finished outside of the top-15 since.
A lot can happen on Sunday, especially at Shinnecock Hills. But Wyndham Clark is just 18 holes away from a win, and so far, nobody’s been able to threaten his lead even a little bit.
Notable Sunday tee times
All times ET
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1:35 p.m.: Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa
1:46 p.m.: Tommy Fleetwood, Xander Schauffele
1:57 p.m.: Sam Burns, Keith Mitchell
2:08 p.m.: Emiliano Grillo, Sam Stevens
2:19 p.m.: Tom Kim, Sahith Theegala
2:30 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark
How to watch the U.S. Open
Sunday, June 21
USA Network: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
NBC, Peacock: 12 – 7 p.m. ET
Keep up with the final round of the U.S. Open with Yahoo Sports.

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2026 NBA Draft trade proposals: Will Clippers or Warriors trade down, can Thunder trade up?

The draft starts at No. 5.
That’s maybe the most heard piece of analysis around the 2026 NBA Draft. The top four teams (Washington, Utah, Memphis, Chicago) are not trading down or out of those spots, and they are going to select the top four players (AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson) in whatever order.
From there, anything could happen — and that includes trades, too. There will be plenty on draft night. Let’s break down some of the trade rumors already and ones we might see during the first round of the NBA Draft.
Will Clippers trade No. 5 pick?
While there was a lot of talk about this early, it likely isn’t happening, according to the latest reports. The Clippers did explore the market for trading their pick, league sources told NBC Sports, and they should as a team at a crossroads — retool and continue to try to win now around Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland, or start to rebuild to whatever is next. That uncertainty fueled speculation that Lawrence Frank and the front office might trade the No. 5 pick in favor of a win-now player.
Instead, the Clippers are now operating like a team that is going to keep the pick, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. What would it take to get the Clippers to change their mind about that? Multiple first-round picks — especially in outlying years, picks the league can’t take away in any punishment tied to the Aspiration scandal (we’re all still waiting to see how that plays out) — and young players. Oklahoma City has the assets, but isn’t likely to send them to Los Angeles.
The strongest buzz in league circles is that the Clippers will use that pick on Keaton Wagler out of Illinois, or maybe Mikel Brown Jr. out of Louisville. However, when the Clippers have made big moves in recent years — including trading away Ivica Zubac this season — they have come out of the blue. This is not a leaky organization, and with that anything could happen.
Oklahoma City wants to trade up
Just what the rest of the league wants to see, the Thunder with another elite young player.
That’s likely going to happen one way or another. Oklahoma City controls the No. 12 (via the LA Clippers) and the No. 17 (via Philly) picks in this draft, and the Thunder are looking to package those picks, possibly with something else (a future pick or player on a minimum deal such as Thomas Sorber), to move up in this draft, according to multiple reports (most recently ESPN’s Marc Spears). Maybe to the Bucks’ pick at No. 10, or even Atlanta at No. 8 can be in play — OKC has the depth of assets to make that happen if they want to.
The Thunder have been linked to three Michigan players: Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, and center Aday Mara. While at least one of them is very likely on the board at No. 12. However, if the Thunder have eyes on one of them in particular — specifically Johnson — they very likely will need to trade up to get him.
While there very much is a “don’t help out the Thunder” sentiment around the league (Darryl Morey apparently didn’t get the memo), teams have to do what is in their own best interest, and if the Thunder makes a good enough offer, they will be able to get their man. And get even deeper and better.
Also, league sources have told NBC Sports that if the Thunder keep the No. 12 pick and use it, look for them to trade out of the No. 17 pick.
Does Miami trade No. 13 pick for Giannis?
To say it’s the worst-kept secret in the NBA suggests it’s still a secret. It’s not. Miami is trying to send the No. 13 pick to Milwaukee as part of a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo (one that will include three or four teams if it all comes together).
Milwaukee has been acting for a month like a team that will have multiple lottery picks in this draft. (There was speculation they would try to package those picks to move up, but none of the top four teams are selling.) The only question now is if the trade happens. If it does, Milwaukee will pick tenth and thirteenth in the first round.
Warriors might trade down
While the Thunder are looking to trade up, the Warriors might be open to trading down out of the No. 11 pick, reports Brett Siegel at ClutchPoints. He also said the Warriors would love to add a second first-round pick later in the teens.
If the Warriors keep the No. 11 pick, they have been heavily linked to Arizona guard Brayden Burries, except there is little chance he is still on the board at that point. After that, they also like the Michigan trio of Lendeborg, Mara and Johnson.
If the Warriors use their pick, this remains a win-now team in the Stephen Curry era and they will want a player who can contribute now, not a project.
Chicago looking to trade up
It’s not just the Thunder looking to move up; the Chicago Bulls — with the No. 15 pick plus two early second-rounders (36 and 38) — are looking to move up, specifically to get Michigan’s Mara, reports Siegel of ClutchPoints.
There’s logic to that. The Bulls traded Nikola Vucevic midseason to Boston and Zach Collins was on an expiring deal, the Bulls need their center of the future and Mara would be a great fit with Josh Giddey. The question becomes, do they have enough to offer a team like the Bucks or Warriors to move up in the draft? It’s something to watch.
Boston, Denver, Minnesota want to trade up
Denver, Boston and Minnesota are set to pick at the end of the first round — picks No. 26, 27 and 28, respectively — as happens to good teams with good records.
However, all three are looking for ways to move up in the first round, reports Jake Fischer at The Stein Line. To do that would require attaching a player or a future draft pick of real value — teams are not eager to trade into the back end of the first round — but these picks could be part of a larger deal. Boston, for example, is listening to calls about Derrick White (even if it’s unlikely they move him).
Denver is looking to add youth and athleticism to its young core (which is why they likely re-sign Peyton Watson), and moving up in the draft could help with that. Boston also is looking to add depth to a roster it expects will contend for the East crown and a title next season. A good draft pick helps both those teams, but can they afford to move up to make it happen?

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