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Apple TV+ Changes Name For 'Vibrant New Identity': What To Know Apple TV+ Changes Name For 'Vibrant New Identity': What To Know Apple TV+ Changes Name For 'Vibrant New Identity': What To Know
Apple TV+ Changes Name For 'Vibrant New Identity': What To Know Apple TV+ has subtracted its plus sign. The tech giant's streaming service is now simply called Apple TV. The company quietly revealed the change this week in a news release announcing the streaming date for "F1: The Movie," which will be on Friday, Dec. 12. The move comes a few weeks before the sixth anniversary of Apple TV+, which launched on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. "Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity," the company said. Apple hasn't released any further details about the name change. The streaming service is known for popular TV shows like "Severance" and…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall 28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall 28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall A professional soccer player who competed in the United States and helped lead his club to a championship season has died. Aaron Boupendza, a former striker for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer, died on Wednesday, April 16, after falling from a building at his home in China. He was age 28. A native of the Central African nation of Gabon, he signed with  Cincinnati-based team in June 2023 as a designated player, arriving after the club transferred top scorer Brenner.  "Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones," FC Cincinnati wrote in a post on social media. "He…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Hartford Athletic's League Adopts Promotion-Relegation, Creating European-Style Soccer Drama Hartford Athletic's League Adopts Promotion-Relegation, Creating European-Style Soccer Drama Hartford Athletic's League Adopts Promotion-Relegation, Creating European-Style Soccer Drama
Hartford Athletic's League Adopts Promotion-Relegation, Creating European-Style Soccer Drama A soccer league in the US will look a little more like many of the world's most competitive club competitions. The United Soccer League has voted to implement a promotion and relegation system, the league announced in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The USL will become the first professional sports league in the US to adopt the model used in many nations like England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. The decision, backed by a supermajority of club owners, aims to reshape the sport's US future as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "A new chapter in America…

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by Chris Spiker
Cortlandt, NY
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Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame
Past Athletes Inducted Into Lakeland High School's 2024 Hall Of Fame Several standout athletes from years past, including three complete teams, were honored by being inducted into a Northern Westchester high school's hall of fame. The honorees were recognized during a halftime ceremony held at the Lakeland-Somers football game on Friday evening, Oct. 25, Lakeland Central School District officials said.  Those inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame included:  Basketball player Jen Ritz, who graduated in 2004 and was the first Lakeland High School basketball player to play for a Division I team at Iona College (now Iona University). A captain for…

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by Ben Crnic
Chester, PA
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MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says
MLS Philadelphia Union GoalKeeper, Holden Trent Dead At 25: Team Says Philadelphia Union's goalkeeper has died, Major League Soccer and the club announced.  Holden Trent, 25, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was found dead on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, according to the team. His cause and manner of death were unavailable at the time of publishing.  Philadelphia Union released the following statement about his death on the team website: "The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent. While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made…

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by Jillian Pikora
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Soccer Superstar Appearing At Morris County Wawa Grand Opening Soccer Superstar Appearing At Morris County Wawa Grand Opening Soccer Superstar Appearing At Morris County Wawa Grand Opening
Soccer Superstar Appearing At Morris County Wawa Grand Opening A new Wawa in Morris County is having a big guest for its big opening. Luis Robles, who was goalkeeper for the New York Red Bulls for seven seasons will be on hand as Wawa opens its new location in Mount Olive at 194 Route 206 on Thursday, August 1. Robles holds the Major League Soccer record for most consecutive regular season starts by a goalkeeper. Robles will be joined by Redd, the New York Red Bulls mascot, Wally Goose, Wawa's mascot, the Mount Olive Police Department and the Flanders Fire Co. #1 and Rescue Squad. The grand opening begins at 7:45 a.m., with the store opening at 8 a.m.…

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by Sam Barron
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity' Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity' Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity'
Jersey Shore Native Lands First MLS Head Coaching Job: 'An Incredible Opportunity' An Atlantic County native is getting his first shot at managing a Major League Soccer club. B.J. Callaghan was named as the second head coach in Nashville SC franchise history, the team announced in a news release on Wednesday, July 3. The Ventnor City native will replace interim manager Rumba Munthali, who was promoted after longtime head coach Gary Smith left the club in May. Callaghan's appointment as Nashville's new boss came just two days after his 43rd birthday. "We are so excited to usher in this new era for Nashville Soccer Club with B.J. as our head coach," gen…

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by Chris Spiker
Jersey City, NJ
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Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (VIDEO) Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (VIDEO) Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (VIDEO)
Fans Flock To Hoboken Hotel Hoping For Glimpse Of Lionel Messi (Video) It's not often that a major sports GOAT comes to Hoboken. And fans weren't about to miss out on a chance to see international superstar Lionel Messi, who was in town for one of the most anticipated matches in Major League Soccer history (scroll for video). Crowds flocked to the W Hotel on Marine View Plaza between 2nd and 3rd in Hoboken on Friday, Aug. 25, the night before Messi made his Inter Miami debut against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison. @dailyvoicenewjersey Its not often Lionel Messi comes to Hoboken. Crowds flocked to the W Hotel on Aug. 25 hoping to c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Highlands, NJ
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SOLD! Former Red Bulls Player Moving Out Of Saddle River Home SOLD! Former Red Bulls Player Moving Out Of Saddle River Home SOLD! Former Red Bulls Player Moving Out Of Saddle River Home
Sold! Former Red Bulls Player Moving Out Of Saddle River Home The sprawling Saddle River mansion of former New York Red Bulls player Tim Cahill sold after just more than a month on the market for an undisclosed price. The 16,000-square-foot Scheffler Drive home under contract by Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey was listed on July 2, 2019 for $6.75 million. The sale closed Aug. 5. Property records show the athlete purchased the Scheffler Drive house for nearly $2.7 million in 2013. He rebuilt it in 2015. With more 10,000 square feet of living space, the modern Colonial style home was built in 2015 and has gated access into nea…

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk, NY
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Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think
Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think His career may have ended prematurely, but a former college soccer player in Westchester found some new ways to utilize his skills and is turning pro. Former Concordia College soccer player and senior Jeffrey Acevedo, of Yonkers, has signed a Pro Esports contract with the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. Acevedo will represent the club at the eMLS Cup, the team announced. Acevedo - who may be more commonly known as “JisForJeff” to his fans and foes online - was signed by the Union following his victory at the Union Esports College Clash, which was hosted by N3rd Street Gamers…

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by Zak Failla