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Had it not been for an untimely injury, Chris Richards would have been one of the United States’s starting center backs at the 2022 World Cup. The Birmingham, Alabama native has established himself as the USMNT's top defender in the years since, starring in the English Premier League and winning both the FA Cup and Community Shield with London club Crystal Palace. The affable 25-year-old has also emerged as a key leader in the USMNT locker room, with a smile and personality that has endeared him to teammates and coaches alike. Who is Richards off the field? He recently sat down with me to help fans find out. Alabama is gridiron country. How did you end up playing soccer? Today there’s the [second tier] Birmingham Legion, but back then there was no pro team in the state. The closest senior pro team then was in Atlanta. UAB was probably the highest level to us back then. So it was definitely different. Birmingham only has three youth clubs. Huntsville had two. It felt like we were playing saying teams every weekend. Once we qualified for regional play, we played teams from Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi. It wasn't pretty. The teams from Tennessee and Georgia used to kill us. It showed how big the gap was between Alabama and the rest of the South. But it's cool seeing it now, with Legion and with Nashville SC and Atlanta United in MLS, soccer has grown a lot — especially with kids. When did you realize you had to leave Alabama to further your career? In Birmingham, everybody knows everybody. Tanner Tessmann was going to FC Dallas. I wanted to be a professional, but nobody had really offered me an opportunity to take the next step of my development. So I reached out to Luchi Gonzalez at the FC Dallas academy and said I would love to come on trial. And I feel like I did well, but I was just missing a little bit. But I also saw how close I was. I felt like I could have made it if I was given the time. They didn't take me at first, so I moved to Houston. That's when I realized that this is what I want to do, and I can do it. It was because of the rejection from Dallas. How old were you? I was 16 when I moved to Houston, so I lived with a host family. I couldn’t have been blessed with a better situation in Houston. The Eastons were my host family, and we still talk to this day. They've always been like family to me. When I moved to Dallas at 17, the team put me up in an apartment. Were you a central defender then? I played every position. I didn't even start playing center back until I was probably 15. I’d only played the position for a year when I called [former FC Dallas coach] Luchi [Gonzalez]. Did you play other sports? I played basketball and ran track. Why not football? I played flag football. My dad didn't want me to play tackle. First, the football and soccer seasons were at the same time. But also, football in Alabama is like religion. You couldn’t really play another sport at the same time, because all your time went to that. So as much as I wanted to play football, I'm glad I didn’t. You’re 6-foot-2. Did the football coaches try to recruit you? I was probably 5-foot-five, 140 pounds, soaking wet until I was 16. They wanted me to be the kicker. But I was kind of good at every sport. I had good hands. I throw really well. In flag football, I was always a receiver or safety, so I figured I could play one of those positions. I actually tried out for high school football — my dad didn't want me to, but he was like, it’s your life, you can make that decision if you want. I got the flu that week. I never got sick growing up, and the only time I ever went out for tackle football I was sick as a dog. It worked out. Did your parents play sports? My dad played professional basketball overseas, in Iceland, Australia and Bolivia. So I grew up playing basketball first. But I didn't hit my growth spurt till the year I moved to Houston, like I said. That summer, I probably grew five to six inches and gained 40 pounds. When my dad came to see me at Thanksgiving, we were almost looking eye to eye. My mom swam and played soccer growing up, and was a cheerleader as well. She's from a small town in Ohio country, near Amish country. How did you get into soccer? I was a very energetic kid. My parents put me in an after-school program that kept me busy. I remember playing soccer in a gym at my nursery school. Ever since then, it's stuck with me. And I think because my dad didn't know anything about soccer, that's the sport I chose. He couldn't tell me I was doing something wrong, you know? I kind of fell out of love with playing basketball because he was so tough on me. Sometimes I wish I continued playing basketball. I still love it. Do you have a favorite team? Favorite players? Players, yeah. Huge Kyrie Irving fan. Kobe, of course. I was more of a point guard than a shooting guard, so Kyrie was my guy. I also love LeBron. Devin Booker, too. Have you crossed paths with any NBA players? My dad's favorite player growing up was Dominique Wilkins, so it was cool to meet him. We’re both investors in the Legion, so I got to introduce my dad to him. That was cool. I met Kemba Walker when he was in Charlotte. Eric Bledsoe — he’s from Birmingham. I met him at a camp a long time ago. Who's the most famous person you've met? I met Price William when we won the FA Cup. He just congratulated me. My first year with Palace we played Bournemouth, and Michael B. Jordan just bought into the team. So that was cool, being able to say hello to him in the tunnel. I was on a flight to Monaco for F1 and Matt Damon was on the plane. But I heard he's kind of a jerk so I just gave him a head nod. My favorite movie ever is Saving Private Ryan, so that part was pretty cool. Why do you like that movie so much? I've always been fascinated with World War II. My great-grandfather actually fought in it. In was always my favorite topic in school. It's fascinating. If you weren't a soccer player, what would you be doing? I've always loved shoes, so I’ll say shoe designer. History teacher would have been cool as well. Maybe be a basketball coach on the side. You've got a ton of tattoos. What was the first one you got? What's the story behind it? My first one was the date I moved away from home: August 6, 2016. I got it in Dallas the day before my 18th birthday. It was the worst pain in the world. Never thought I’d do it again. One thing led to another and I got a few more. Growing up I hated needles. I was never really fascinated with tattoos. But I had really bad eczema on my arms as a kid. I used to always wear long-sleeved shirts. I liked the idea of being able to cover up that part of my body. Then just seeing other people with tattoos, training with the FC Dallas first team and seeing them, I think it was cool. I remember looking at Maxi Urruti and on his leg he had all the different clubs he played at. Tattoos can tell a story. I wanted my tattoos to tell a story about me. In 60 years from now, if God forbid I can't remember anything, my body will still be able to tell a story. I know you have one of John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics. Growing up as a black man in Birmingham, you're taught that a lot of your history has kind of been covered up or deleted. So you kind of need to do your own research. On my right arm, it's mostly African-Americans who have changed the world: Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, Martin Luther King. I have the Olympics, like you said. I think it's a part of history that people tend not to remember. It’s looked on now as like this great American moment, but they couldn't even get jobs when they got back to the U.S. You mentioned Saving Private Ryan. What other movies do you like? What's your top five like? You know, other ones that you like? I love Quentin Tarantino films: Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds. Soul, the Pixar movie. The comedy Step Brothers is probably up there. What type of music do you listen to? A lot of house music recently, but I also like hip hop, country. The British rapper Dave is dope. My favorite artist right now is Shaboozey. He's like a mixture of hip hop and country. I really like his vibe. Every new player who joins the USMNT has to sing in front of the group. What song did you sing? Hotline Bling by Drake. But I remember when I was at Bayern Munich, we were in Qatar for a preseason camp and tensions in Middle East were kind of tough. Something had happened at one of the U.S embassies over there, and my dumb ass sang Party in the USA. Everyone's looking at me like I’m crazy. Were you nervous? Yeah, but everyone's been through it, right? The best thing to do is to have a song that people can sing along to so they kind of catch on, like, halfway through. The problem was that I was on a German team. I didn't quite know my audience yet. What's your earliest memory of watching the national team? World Cup 2010 against Algeria. I remember when Landon Donovan scored the goal. I was at a soccer camp in downtown Birmingham, at Birmingham Southern College. We were on the pitch, and they had the radio, like, on the loudspeaker. I guess Tim Howard picked up the ball and threw it out. And they had the commentary blasting, like as loud as possible, and you could just feel the tension rising. They scored the goal, we heard the "Go, Go USA!" call and it was just amazing. That was definitely when I realized what the national team was all about. Which players did you look up to? Cristiano Ronaldo, because growing up I was a winger and we have the same initials. and right? I wore CR7 cleats. I had a red Manchester United jersey with Richards on the back and seven. I got the blue one, too. I loved Manchester United. After I started playing center back, I really liked Jerome Boating, Sergio Ramos. I used to like Eddie Johnson a lot. He’d come out with yellow hair. One time he had a lightning bolt in his hair. I just thought that was so cool. He broke the norm. I liked Gyasi Zardes’ hair, too. Gyasi told me he dyes his hair blonde so his grandmother can see him on the field. You’ve had different hairstyles, but you’re also easy to find. Is that part of the thinking? At first, it was just for swag. Then my grandma had a stroke about three years ago. When she sees my games now, she's like, "There's Chris." That's probably the main reason, that it’s very recognizable. So you go from Alabama to Texas, and then a couple of years later, you’re at Bayern Munich. It was crazy. Within two years — the summer of 2016 I was moving to Houston from Alabama, then 2018 summer I was moving to Germany. It didn't feel real, like, when I look back on it now. When you arrived in Germany, I’m sure it got real real quick. The first day I walked into the changing room and saw David Alaba, Franck Ribery, these world-class players. It was jaw-dropping to me. Very intimidating, too. I didn't speak the language. It was tough. It was only supposed to be for a few months, but they wanted to make it a permanent move. I wanted to come back to Dallas at that point and play in MLS. Why? I was supposed to be there for six months, playing with Bayern’s under-19 team. I brought one big suitcase. My agent calls and says Bayern wants to make your deal permanent. Five-year contract. I don't really want to, I'm gonna come back and play for FC Dallas like some of my friends were doing. He's like, bro, think about it. I called Eric Quill — he was my coach at Houston. He was like, Don't live life with regrets. Do it. Trust me. I talked with my parents, and it was just the right fit for me. How did your parents feel about you leaving home at 16? My dad knew that if I wanted to get to where I’m at now I had to do it. But my mom was devastated. So it was tough. At the time, my brother was three years old, and my sister was nine. I’m the oldest, we're all six years apart. So I knew that that was the last time I’d me living in the house with my family. It was tough for everybody, a lot of sleepless nights, a lot of phone calls back home. What's the best part of living in London? The different cultures? It's something in Birmingham that you don't get aside from Mexican, Latin American culture — which, to be fair, in London they're missing a little bit. But there's a lot of Caribbean influence, a lot of African influence, a lot of Middle Eastern influence. I did find a good Mexican restaurant in London — they see me probably once a week. How do you stay connected to your American roots while overseas? I go to the movies all the time. In Munich, there was only one movie theater that played English movies, so I used to go once a week, middle of the day, after training. How long did it take you to learn to drive on the other side of the road? When I first got my first car in England, I had to take the train down to Bournemouth to pick it up and drive it back, like, three hours. I was in the fast lane thinking it was a slow lane. It was a mess. I got there in the end but my shirt was drenched with sweat. It took about two weeks to feel normal. What do you want your legacy to be after soccer? I want to be remembered as the best defender to ever play for the national team. I just want to be known as this guy who just loved to defend. Nowadays, there's this stigma that everybody needs to be the best ball-playing defender. My main job is to defend. That's what I'm gonna do. Off the field, I want people to remember that I was a better human than a soccer player. Would you want to coach when your playing days are over? I want to be an agent. Growing up I wanted to be a coach. Then I left home early and I didn't ever really want to be that far away from my family again. I don’t want to have to move my family here and there. Being an agent, you can do it from a lot of places. I think I will get my coaching license, though. What has fatherhood taught you? It's given me a completely different perspective. You always hear that then once it actually happens, once your child's born, it's like you have to always provide for this person. For me it’s doing the extra things of training, making sure that I put myself in the best position to help my family. So it's taught me different responsibilities, taught me that you don't come first anymore. Your child comes first. And that's beautiful. It's the best thing in the world. Doug McIntyre is a soccer reporter for FOX Sports who has covered United States men's and women's national teams at FIFA World Cups on five continents. Follow him @ByDougMcIntyre.
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Košarkaši Budućnosti Voli iz Ankare se vraćaju poraženi – drugi put u tri kola Evrokupa, Podgoričani su teren napustili pognute glave, iako su protiv Turk Telekom mjerkali pobjedu. Andrej Žakelj, trener Budućnost Volija, nije mogao da bude zadovoljan epilogom meča. “Počeli smo loše, previše meko i onda smo izgubili puno energije da bismo se vratili. Preuzeli smo vođstvo, ali nijesmo uspjeli da ostanemo na tom nivou. Nismo pametno koristili faulove, stali smo u napadu i oni su zaslužili da pobijede”, rekao je Žakelj. Crnogorski reprezentativci Marko Simonović i Kajl Olmen kombinovano su ubacili 31 od ukupno 79 poena svoje ekipe. Turk Telekom je upisao tek prvu pobjedu u šestom meču od starta sezone, računajući Evrokup i tursko prvenstvo. “Konačno smo došli do pobjede. Nijesmo otvorili sezonu na pravi način, onako kako smo željeli. Ali, sada vrijeme radi za nas. Trebala nam je ova pobjeda, i mislim da će da bude bolje u narednim utakmicama”, rekao je Simonović. “Krenuli smo sporo, i u turskom prvenstvu i Evrokupu, imali smo slabu energiju, često nijesmo uspiejevali da podržavamo jedni druge. Ovo je način na koji treba da igramo u budućnosti. Atmosfera u odbrani je bila dobra i biće takva ako navijačima damo razloga da dolaze i podržavaju nas. Ako budemo igrali dobru košarku, imaćemo podršku navijača i biće veći problem za naše protivnik”, rekao je Olmen.
Legendarni pjevač Halid Bešlić sahranjen je juče na groblju Bare u Sarajevu. Nakon održane komemoracije u Narodnom pozorištu u Sarajevu i dženaze u haremu Gazi Husrev-begove džamije, rijeka ljudi došla je na gradsko groblje Bare kako bi ispratili Bešlića na vječni počinak. Ko zna koliko stotina muzičara i pjevača se od Halida oprostilo emotivnim porukama objavljenim na društvenim mrežama. Među njima je i Luka Šulić. Nekadašnji član dua 2Cellos na svom TikTok profilu objavio je dirljiv snimak. Na violončelu je svirao melodiju Halidove posljednje objavljene numere “Sejdo”, koju je posvetio supruzi. Zvuk violončela donio je emotivnu notu, a riječi pjesme nisu bile ni potrebne. “Počivaj u miru, dragi Halide”, napisao je Luka ispod snimka.
Druga vezana pobjeda košarkaša Crvene zvezde u Evroligi, prva pod komandom Saše Obradovića – Beograđani su pred svojim navijačima savladali Žalgiris 88:79. Zvezda se odlijepila u posljednja tri minuta i na kraju prilično ubjedljivo slavila. Odskočio je Džordan Nvora sa 24 poena, sedam skokova i tri asistencije. Zvezda je sada na polovičnom učinku, dok je Žalgiris pretrpio prvi poraz. Aktuelni vladar Starog kontinenta je u krizi – Fenerbahče, baš kao i protiv Crvene zvezde prošle sedmice, nije odbranio domaći parket. Dubai se igrao usred Istanbula, slavivši 93:69. Blistao je Kbengele sa 26 poena, Bejkon je dodao 21. Mekinli Rajt je dao sedam, uz šest asistencija, dok se Kenan Kamenjaš nije upisao u strijelce. Barselona je u Pioniru nadigrala Makabi 92:71, a epitet igrača utakmice pripada Ernangomesu za 19 poena i sedam skokova. Katalonci sada sa skorom 3-1 dijele prvo mjesto na tabeli sa Žalgirisom. Iznenađenje je priredio i Anadolu Efes, koji je u Pireju pobijedio Olimpijakos 82:78.
Discover the Rise of Padel in Palm Beach While the fall season often calls for college football fervor, residents of Palm Beach County have discovered another thrilling passion—the fast-paced world of padel. The recent opening of the world’s largest padel facility, Xcel Padel, marks a significant milestone for this burgeoning sport, attracting enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Who Sparked This Passion? The story behind Xcel Padel began with Kyle LaCroix, a dedicated tennis player turned padel enthusiast, who saw untapped potential in this vibrant sport. His love for tennis seamlessly transitioned into a newfound passion for padel, fueling the dream that became a reality in South Florida. “Padel is simply amazing,” LaCroix shares, recalling his first experiences. “It’s about the thrill, the community, and creating something extraordinary.” According to WPTV, padel attracts people of all ages, combining elements of tennis and squash in a uniquely engaging way, offering a dynamic alternative to traditional racquet sports. Experience the Thrill: Understanding Padel’s Unique Dynamics Padel’s unique appeal lies in its innovative gameplay. Players engage on an enclosed glass court, where strategy and agility thrive. Serves kick off with a distinct underarm motion, quickly transitioning into live rallies that leverage the court’s walls and net dynamics. With only one bounce allowed, players are on a constant adrenaline rush to outsmart their opponents. Bringing European Flair to Florida Thomas Addison, among the eager padel players, brings European flair and experience to Xcel Padel’s courts. As a victor in the facility’s inaugural tournament, Addison speaks highly of the vibrant and competitive community emerging in Palm Beach. “The competition here is wonderful,” he beams, delighted by the convergence of enthusiasts creating meaningful matches on the Floridian padel stage. A New Hub for Racquet Sports Enthusiasts Nestled within a community already rich in racquet sports culture, including tennis and pickleball, padel emerges as a natural extension. With its 10 courts and wellness room, Xcel Padel offers a comprehensive facility for seasoned players and newcomers chasing new athletic thrills. The Future of Padel in Palm Beach County The successful launch of Xcel Padel signifies more than just a new sports venue; it’s a testament to Palm Beach County’s adaptability and enthusiasm for embracing new experiences. As this state-of-the-art complex draws players and expands its influence, padel’s future in South Florida looks promising, inviting all to experience its exhilarating game firsthand. Join the paddling wave at Xcel Padel and be part of an exciting era of sports innovation and community connection in Palm Beach County.
Peshawar, Oct 14 (PTI): Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported. According to the state broadcaster PTV News, “Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram. Pakistani Army responded with full force and intensity.” The term Fitna al-Khawarij is used by Pakistani authorities to refer to militants of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). PTV News reported that Afghan Taliban posts sustained heavy damage, with at least one tank destroyed after being hit. The Taliban fighters reportedly fled their positions following the exchange of fire. Later updates from the broadcaster said that “another post and tank position of the Afghan Taliban” were destroyed in the Kurram sector, followed by reports of a fourth tank position at Shamsadar post being hit. It also quoted sources as saying that a key commander of Fitna al-Khawarij was killed in the operation. Earlier in the day, the Foreign Office said Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch had given a “comprehensive briefing” to resident ambassadors in Islamabad regarding recent developments along the Pak-Afghan border. “She underscored Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and its unwavering resolve to protect its territorial integrity and national security,” the Foreign Office statement added. Over the weekend, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani border posts, killing 23 troops, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said that more than 200 Taliban and affiliated militants were killed when Pakistan responded to the assault. Kabul has claimed the attack was a “retaliatory” move, alleging that Islamabad had conducted air strikes inside Afghan territory last week. Pakistan has not confirmed the air strikes but reiterated its call for Kabul to “stop harbouring the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan on its soil.” Islamabad has consistently urged the Taliban government to prevent terrorist groups from using Afghan territory for cross-border attacks. Kabul, however, denies these allegations, insisting that Afghan soil is not being used against any neighbouring country. PTI AYZ GSP GSP(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)
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Leading news organizations are rejecting new rules for the press laid out by the Pentagon, saying they would muzzle reporters and undermine decades of coverage of the U.S. military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office has given Pentagon beat reporters until Tuesday to sign a pledge agreeing not to obtain or use “unauthorized material” in their reporting. The rules threaten to immediately strip any reporter found in violation of their press credentials. The ultimatum has drawn a rare, unified backlash from nearly every outlet in the nation’s capital. CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News issued a joint statement Tuesday rejecting the Pentagon’s requirements, calling them “without precedent” and warning they “threaten core journalistic protections.” Before joining the Trump administration, Hegseth worked as a host for Fox News. “We will continue to cover the U.S. military as each of our organizations has done for many decades, upholding the principles of a free and independent press,” they said. Reuters, the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and NPR also refused to sign the pledge. Several Trump administration-friendly outlets also balked at the restrictions. Conservative network Newsmax said they would refuse, describing the rules as “unnecessary and onerous.” The only outlet known to have accepted the terms is One America News. Start your day with essential news from Salon. Sign up for our free morning newsletter, Crash Course. The Pentagon Press Association said the new rules “gag Pentagon employees and threaten retaliation against reporters who seek out information that has not been pre-approved for release.” The group warned that potential expulsion from the building “should be a concern to all” and argued that the restrictions “appear to violate the First Amendment” in a statement shared by CNN. “This kind of Orwellian censorship is a blatant violation of the First Amendment,” the progressive nonprofit group Public Citizen wrote on X. “Pete Hegseth does not get to decide what is reported to the public. You would think a former news host would know that?” The new restrictions come after the Pentagon was embarrassed by a leak of war plans in Yemen. The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief was accidentally added to a group chat between top Trump administration officials discussing an attack. He then published a story on the massive lapse in security before sharing details of the conversation. Hegseth has publicly mocked the outcry from journalists, claiming on social media that the new guidelines simply mean the press can no longer “solicit criminal acts.” He reposted several outlets’ statements on their refusal to comply, adding a waving goodbye emoji.
Washington, Oct 14 (PTI): Amid escalating trade tensions with China over its export restrictions on rare earth minerals, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that Washington expects support from India and other allied nations. In an interview to Fox Business on Monday, Bessent said “this is China versus the world”. “They have pointed a bazooka at the supply chains and the industrial base of the entire free world,” he said. “China is a command-and-control economy. They are neither going to command (nor) control us. We are going to assert our sovereignty in various ways," he said. "We have already been in touch with the allies. We will be meeting with them this week and, you know, I expect that we will get substantial global support from the Europeans, from the Indians, from the democracies in Asia,” Bessent added. The treasury secretary warned that the US adversary is making “provocative” moves. “The United States is pushing for peace in the world. China is financing war,” he said. “Trying to get leverage in front of a meeting with Donald Trump is a bad idea,” he said. Bessent said Trump is reportedly expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October. On Sunday, Trump sought to calm fears of an escalating trade war with Beijing after threatening to impose 100 per cent tariffs in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare earths that are crucial to advanced manufacturing and military technology. The US has currently imposed 55 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that China’s economic troubles would “all be fine” and insisted that the US “wants to help China, not hurt it”. “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine!” Trump wrote. “Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want depression for his country, and neither do I. The USA wants to help China, not hurt it!!!” Trump's post came hours after China issued an official response to the US president's threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese imports by November 1. China controls about 70 per cent of global rare earths mining and nearly 90 per cent of processing capacity. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India and an additional 25 per cent levies for Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total duties imposed on India to 50 per cent, among the highest in the world. India has called the tariffs imposed by the US “unjustified and unreasonable”. PTI GSP GSP(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)
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