The U.S. men's national team saw its World Cup hopes dim after a 3-2 defeat to Turkey in the group‑stage finale, a match that swung back and forth before the Turks edged ahead in the dying minutes.
Draft Night and All‑Star Momentum
Later that night the NHL draft will take center stage, with the Philadelphia Flyers holding the 21st overall pick and looking to add fresh talent after completing a trade that sent veteran Garnet Hathaway to Florida in exchange for future selections.
In baseball, the first phase of fan voting for the All‑Star game has opened, and early returns show Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh leading the charge for the Phillies, while Bryce Harper’s two‑run homer helped Philadelphia to a recent win over Washington.
The story of Roy Halladay, the late Hall of Famer who died in a 2017 plane crash, still resonates; he spent his final coaching years at Calvary Christian High School in Clearwater, Florida, shaping the next generation of pitchers.
Across the Atlantic, the Eagles have bolstered their secondary with rookie cornerback Riq Woolen, a player the front office believes will immediately upgrade the defense and bring a new spark to the team.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast clinched its first knockout‑round berth with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao, a result that sparked celebrations among fans and even prompted a sweet tribute from Hershey’s Co, which shared a special chocolate‑themed post to honor Christian Pulisic’s contribution to the tournament.