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New York Post
3 days ago
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NY/NJ World Cup Committee vows to keep crowds orderly at MetLife Stadium
The New York/New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee is sending the message that scenes like the ones that occurred at the Copa America final in 2024 in Miami won't happen next year when the World Cup final takes place at MetLife Stadium. Alex Lasry, the head of the NY/NJ host committee, promised that the organizers would do everything to make sure that 'nothing like that' could happen when the home of the Jets and Giants hosts the biggest soccer match in the world in July 2026. 'People need to know that going to a game — children are going to be at these games — that everyone can feel safe and secure and know that they are going to a safe and secure environment,' Lasry told amNewYork in an interview published this week. Advertisement MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup Final. USA Today Sports The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed more than an hour as fans without tickets rushed the gates at Hard Rock Stadium to 'forcibly enter' the venue and create a chaotic scene that overwhelmed stadium security and police. The wild turn of events led to 27 arrests and 55 ejections from the stadium. Advertisement Lasry called the dangerous scenes 'unfortunate,' but labeled them 'one-in-a-million' for a sporting event in the United States. The committee head acknowledged that the situation is one that they can '100 percent learn from,' and Lasry told the outlet that the security plan for matches at MetLife would keep ticketless fans from overrunning stadium staff. 'That doesn't mean that we shouldn't be taking all the precautions and ensure and taking lessons from that, but I've got all the faith and belief in the world in our security plan and our ticketing plan and ensuring that something like that's not going to happen,' Lasry said. Large crowds of fans try to enter the stadium amid disturbances prior to the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Getty Images Advertisement MetLife Stadium is scheduled to host eight World Cup matches in 2026, with the tournament culminating with the championship game taking place in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. The United States, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the 2026 World Cup that will wrap up an exciting run of soccer in North America. The U.S. hosted Copa America in 2024, will hold the Club World Cup this summer and then will have the World Cup next year. Local officials have estimated that the tournament will generate more than $2 billion for the region and bring millions of visitors into the area over the entire run of the World Cup.
CBS News
25-04-2025
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- CBS News
Who is Abdul Carter, the New York Giants' first pick in the 2025 NFL draft?
Who do fans want the Jets and Giants to pick in the 2025 NFL draft? Who do fans want the Jets and Giants to pick in the 2025 NFL draft? Who do fans want the Jets and Giants to pick in the 2025 NFL draft? Former Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was selected third overall in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night by the New York Giants. Carter will join a Giants pass rush group that includes Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence and Kavon Thibodeaux. Who is Abdul Carter? Carter starred at Penn State for three seasons and developed into one of the most feared players in college football during his time in Happy Valley. In his junior season, Carter was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and earned unanimous First-Team All-American honors. He became the first unanimous consensus All-American at Penn State since Saquon Barkley and the 15th in program history. Carter recorded 12 sacks, 68 total tackles and two fumble recoveries last season to help PSU make a run to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the 2024 season. He had 23.5 tackles-for-loss in the 2024 season, which ranked first in all of college football and third all-time in a single season in Penn State history. Carter played in 42 games, including 35 starts, in his collegiate career and finished as one of the most accomplished defensive players in Penn State history. He ranks sixth all-time at Penn State in sacks with 23, eighth in tackles-for-loss with 39.5 and is tied for 12th in forced fumbles with five. Carter recorded 172 total tackles, 41 tackles-for-loss, 23 sacks and five forced fumbles in his Penn State career. He was also named First-Team All-Big Ten in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, along with earning Second-Team All-Big Ten honors as a freshman in 2022. Defensive end Abdul Carter of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after a big play during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal against the Boise State Broncos. Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Abdul Carter's injury During the predraft process, Carter missed the NFL scouting combine and his Pro Day at Penn State. In February, tests revealed that Carter had a stress reaction in his right foot. He was also dealing with a shoulder injury that he suffered in the CFP quarterfinals against Boise State. Earlier in April, Carter underwent a medical recheck in Indianapolis, which reportedly showed that the stress reaction in his foot is healing and won't require surgery. Where is Abdul Carter from? Carter is a Philadelphia native. Before he headed off to Penn State for college, he attended La Salle College High School and played in the Philadelphia Catholic League. In his senior season, Carter helped La Salle earn a 9-2 record and win a PCL championship. Carter earned All-Catholic League honors three times at La Salle and was the team captain as a senior. According to 247Sports, Carter was a four-star recruit and chose to play at Penn State over schools like South Carolina, Ole Miss, Michigan and other big-time programs. Carter grew up an Eagles fan and watched the Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans with his dad. Carter told reporters on Wednesday in Green Bay, Wisconsin, before the draft that if he was picked by the rival Giants, he would have to "leave Philly behind." What are the Giants' other draft picks for 2025? Round 2: 34th overall 34th overall Round 3: 65th overall 65th overall Round 3: 99th overall (comp pick) 99th overall (comp pick) Round 4: 105th overall 105th overall Round 5: 154th overall (from the Seattle Seahawks) 154th overall (from the Seattle Seahawks) Round 7: 219th overall 219th overall Round 7: 246th overall (from the Buffalo Bills)
