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United States eliminated by Belgium

SEATTLE — The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted ...

Shooting can be enjoyed year-round

Shooting is something you can enjoy all year-round, not just when you are getting prepped for hunting season. However, as with many activities, adjustments are needed to achieve the same level of success with both your equipment and yourself. Obviously, the biggest difference between the heat ...

Briefs

Holes-in-one Jim Stowe, pictured, scored his first-ever hole in one on hole No. 2 at Cable Hollow Golf Course on June 30. The shot was witnessed by his son-in-law, Eric Sorensen. ——— Craig “Cabeza Gorda” Swanson recorded a hole-in-one at the 123-yard eighth hole at Jackson ...

Fireworks finish

BUSTI, N.Y. — A hot Saturday night at Stateline Speedway led to even hotter action on the track, as a picture-perfect racing surface provided a stellar backdrop for the Fourth of July celebration. The holiday program was headlined by the “America 250” for the RUSH Late Model Touring ...

FIFA lifts Balogun suspension

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the ...

Lindell takes 2nd at Firecracker

Times Observer Photo by Scott Kindberg Nearly 500 people took part in the Firecracker 10K and 2-mile run/walk on Saturday in Lakewood, N.Y. The overall first-place finisher in the 10K was Travis Prejean (218) of Fuquay Farina, N.C. with a time of 32:44 to hold off Samuel Lindell, pictured ...