The Wake-Up Call: Trivia, Soccer Scandals, More

Break a sweat...but don't sweat too much. Play a game...just don't get caught cheating in one. Here's what's happening in Elk Grove and the world today.

In the Patch:

Beat the heat. Temperatures are creeping upward again. Wondering what kind of exercise you can do in hot weather without overexerting yourself? Attend at 6:00 p.m. at the Elk Grove Library.

Test your trivia knowledge. It's at , which means drink specials, friendly competition, and $30 off your bill if your team of six or more answers the most questions correctly. It all starts at 7:00 p.m.

Outside the Patch:

Game fixing scandals erupt in professional soccer. From Turkey to Finland to South Korea, dozens of players and coaches have recently been accused of accepting money to influence the outcome of games. Some have been jailed or even banned from the game for life, according to this New York Times article. FIFA blames the problem on Asian crime syndicates.