Los Chicago Bulls han elegido a Tiago Splitter, exjugador brasileño, como su nuevo entrenador para el proyecto 2026/27 tras la marcha de Billy Donovan. Splitter, con experiencia previa en la NBA y en Europa, llega tras una exitosa temporada con el París Basketball.
The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP for his historic scoring performance, capping a season that saw the team overcome decades of doubt and near-misses. The victory is seen as a major cultural event for New York City.
Der US-Club Chicago Fire plant angeblich die Verpflichtung von Leon Goretzka und Robert Lewandowski. Beide Spieler laufen auslaufende Verträge bei ihren aktuellen Clubs FC Bayern und FC Barcelona aus.
MLS ekibi Chicago Fire, Bayern Münih'ten ayrılan Leon Goretzka'yı kadrosuna katmak için girişimlerde bulunuyor. Kulüp ayrıca Barcelona'dan ayrılan Robert Lewandowski ile de görüşüyor.
Barcelona ile sözleşmesi sona eren Robert Lewandowski'nin kariyerine MLS'te devam edebileceği iddia edildi. Polonyalı golcünün Chicago Fire ile görüşeceği ve transfer için nihai kararını henüz vermediği belirtildi.
Tornadoes and severe storms hit communities south of Chicago, causing extensive damage to homes and buildings, ripping off a high school roof, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. While no deaths were immediately reported from Thursday's storms, a man died in Iowa from a falling tree during earlier storms on Wednesday.
Multiple tornadoes struck communities near Chicago, causing widespread destruction. Severe storms led to flight cancellations and power outages across the Midwest. Meanwhile, a dangerous heatwave hit the East Coast, prompting emergency measures.
Eine Spiegel TV-Reportage von 1994 zeigt, wie Deutschland und die USA mit Fußball fremdelten. Während deutsche Touristen das Spiel langweilig fanden, waren Amerikaner mit der Sportart überfordert. Auch die politische Instrumentalisierung des Fußballs in China und Iran wird thematisiert.
A Copa do Mundo de 2026, sediada em parte pelos EUA, enfrenta polêmicas de imigração e altos custos de ingressos. Delegações como a do Irã e jogadores do Iraque enfrentaram dificuldades de entrada, enquanto o preço dos ingressos é criticado.
Severe storms, including tornado warnings and damaging winds, swept through the Midwest on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands and disrupting air travel with over 1,000 flight delays/cancellations at Chicago airports.
A Copa do Mundo de 2026 inicia com formato expandido para 48 seleções e sedes triplas (EUA, México, Canadá). O torneio é marcado por tensões políticas, com políticas anti-imigração de Trump afetando delegações e torcedores, especialmente do Irã e Iraque, além de um árbitro somali.
A large, burning wooden cross was discovered in Chicago's Grant Park on Tuesday, prompting a police investigation into the motive and circumstances. Witnesses expressed shock and concern, linking the symbol to historical acts of racial intimidation.
Iran's national football team faces significant logistical and visa challenges training in Tijuana ahead of the World Cup in the US. Issues include visas for 13 staff and ticket cancellations, despite FIFA and US assurances.
Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and longtime broadcaster for the team, has died at 59. King, a first-round draft pick in 1989, won titles from 1991-1993 and later became a beloved voice in Bulls broadcasts.
The US men's team concluded pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 loss to Germany, showing readiness despite the loss, with Antonee Robinson scoring the US's goal.
Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft besiegt die USA 2:1 in ihrer WM-Generalprobe, trotz des Verlusts von Lennart Karl durch Verletzung. Leroy Sané ersetzt Karl und sichert mit seinem Tor den Sieg.
Deutschland schlägt die USA im letzten Test vor der WM mit Toren von Kai Havertz und Leroy Sané.
Le Centre Présidentiel Obama, situé à Chicago, sera inauguré le 18 juin après près de dix ans de chantier et 850 millions de dollars d'investissement. Son design audacieux, inspiré de quatre mains réunies selon ses concepteurs, a généré de nombreux surnoms parmi les critiques.
Deutschlands Torwart Nummer Eins Manuel Neuer wird aufgrund einer Wadenverletzung beim WM-Test gegen die USA fehlen. Trainer Julian Nagelsmann sieht keinen Grund zur Sorge und plant mit Neuer als Nummer Eins für das erste Gruppenspiel.
Chicago taxis now have a temporary fuel surcharge ($1, $2, or $3 based on trip cost) to offset rising gas prices, alongside other fare increases (rush-hour, overnight, cleanup) and base rate adjustments to support the struggling taxi industry.
The Obama Presidential Center, a $850 million, 19.3-acre campus on Chicago's South Side, is set to open on Juneteenth. It features museum exhibits, art, public spaces, and a library. It will be privately run by the Obama Foundation and will have the most expensive presidential museum ticket at $30.
Chicago taxi riders face higher fares due to a new fuel surcharge and upcoming fare changes. The surcharge, effective Monday, adds $1-$3 based on trip cost, while additional fees for rush hour, overnight rides, and increased base rates are set to take effect July 1. These adjustments aim to support the struggling taxi industry.
Le Centre présidentiel Obama à Chicago ouvre le 19 juin après plus d'une décennie de planification. Le monument de 850 millions de dollars comprend un musée, une bibliothèque et des espaces communautaires, célébrant l'héritage du 44e président américain.
Barack Obama's Presidential Center in Chicago, a museum-like institution, is set to open. Journalist Marc Pitzke reflects on the center's portrayal of Obama's presidency, contrasting it with the current political climate and noting the absence of criticism.
