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NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report
NJ Transit Reducing Fare For World Cup: Report It will now cost a little less to take the train to watch the World Cup at MetLife Stadium. New Jersey Transit will be reducing round-trip rail prices to the World Cup from $150 to $105, according to The Athletic. The 30% price reduction comes after the state received support from sponsors and other sources, according to The Athletic.  The fare, which includes a stop at Secaucus, is typically $12.90. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri told The Athletic that train fares could drop even lower if the agency can get more private and non-taxpayer funding. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has been adamant New…
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…
Lindsey Vonn Nearly Lost Leg, Released From Hospital Two Weeks After Olympic Crash Lindsey Vonn Nearly Lost Leg, Released From Hospital Two Weeks After Olympic Crash
Lindsey Vonn Nearly Lost Leg, Released From Hospital Two Weeks After Olympic Crash Lindsey Vonn's attempt to win her fourth Olympic medal almost cost one of her legs. The alpine skiing legend said she nearly had her left leg amputated after she crashed in the women's downhill finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 8. Vonn made the public revelation in an emotional Instagram post announcing her release from the hospital on Monday, Feb. 23. Vonn told her fans that she developed compartment syndrome in her left leg after suffering a complex tibia fracture just 13 seconds into her run. The dangerous condition can cut off blood flow and lead to permanent …
Trump Wants World Cup Gold For Oval Office Wall: ‘Can I Keep It?’ Trump Wants World Cup Gold For Oval Office Wall: ‘Can I Keep It?’
Trump Wants World Cup Gold For Oval Office Wall: ‘Can I Keep It?’ President Donald Trump may be eyeing a new gold decoration for the Oval Office. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were in DC on Friday afternoon to announce that the 2026 World Cup draw to determine the group stages will be held at noon on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center. The World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico between June 11 and July 19, with the event kicking off in the nation's capital with 48 nations eyeing the famed trophy — one that Trump admired during the announcement. "The World Cup is going to be one of the largest and most complex e…
Soccer Fans Shut Down Route 1 In Revere For Morocco's Historic World Cup Win Soccer Fans Shut Down Route 1 In Revere For Morocco's Historic World Cup Win
Soccer Fans Shut Down Route 1 In Revere For Morocco's Historic World Cup Win The matches may have been in Qatar, but the World Cup came to Massachusetts when elated fans celebrated in the streets of Revere, blocking Route 1A in the melee.  Morocco made history by being the quarterfinals for the first time and becoming the first Arab nation to reach that stage of the tournament when they defeated Spain in a historic win on Tues. Dec. 7, ESPN reports.  Massachusetts fans took to the streets shortly after the match ended. Mass State Police tweeted that the road was blocked at 3:00 p.m., asking drivers to find alternate routes.  Photos posted to Facebook showed a larg…
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization 'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran —  making this the first winning game for the US men's national team.  The US squad now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands in Qatar at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 (FOX-TV).  Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2.  Earlier report: Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup As protests …