MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands will be one of 16 stadiums that will host World Cup games in 2026.

“The biggest sporting event in the world is coming to the biggest stage, and New York City cannot wait to welcome the world to our region,” Mayor Eric Adams said.

It’s unclear how many games or which ones will be played at the stadium. However, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said it’s a thrill for the region.

“We are honored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our neighbors  across the Hudson, and we are fully prepared to deliver the world-class experience that the beautiful game deserves,” Governor Murphy said.

When Bruce Springsteen heads out on tour in 2023, he’ll be performing five shows in the New York area.

The first local date is April 1st at Madison Square Garden, followed by a show at Barclays Center on April 3rd. Springsteen will play a pair of shows at the UBS Arena on Long Island on April 9th and 11th. He’ll conclude the U.S. leg of the tour on April 14th at the Prudential Center in Newark.

People will need to register with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan system for the opportunity to buy tickets.

For more information visit https://brucespringsteen.net/

One of the best quarterbacks in the NFL said a racial bias against black QBs still exists.

Lamar Jackson, who starred at Louisville as the signal-caller and then was asked to run receiver drills at the combine in 2018, suggested he still has to prove himself partly because of his skin color.

During an appearance on LeBron James’ “The Shop,” the conversation turned to times in which the NBA star feels disrespected, and James brought the topic to Jackson.

“It’s dying off, but it’s still there,” James said about a bias against black quarterbacks. “It’s still there,” Jackson agreed. “That’s why I need that championship.”