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Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals claps for the crowd after being named First Star of the Game after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on April 12, 2026

Ovechkin signs with NHL's Caps to play 22nd season, nears record for most played by US pro athlete

By Lane Smith

Belgium appeals Balogun's red card revocation

Balogun is widely regarded as one of the best U.S. players, and his presence or absence could significantly impact the upcoming match.

Virginia and Montana rank as top two on list of most patriotic states in new survey

WalletHub: "Our data set ranges from the state’s military enlistees and veterans to the share of adults who voted in the 2024 presidential election to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita."

Resilient Americans battle through searing heat, intense storms to celebrate 250 years of liberty

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Walt Disney Company announces deal with Colin Kaepernick

The first piece of content related to the deal will be a docuseries about Kaepernick.

How America's view of socialism has shifted

To younger generations, the concept doesn't seem so bad

Kanye West announces: 'I am running for president of the United States'

"We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future," West tweeted on Independence Day.

Colin Kaepernick tweets on Independence Day: "We reject your celebration of white supremacy"

Kaepernick sent same message on July 4 last year.

World records set at Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo still reign supreme

Enduring through war and Depression, Independence Day now threatened by blind hatred of past

Equality has been given a new Marxist meaning. Howard Zinn led the way, teaching students that the Declaration of Independence was a hollow document in the hands of the Founders because it failed to equalize wealth.