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Pulisic sits but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach World Cup KO rounds
The USMNT was without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: It found a way to beat Australia for its second win of this World Cup.

No Pulisic? No problem: Freeman, Adams lead the way in USMNT player ratings vs. Australia

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Follow live: Vinícius Júnior piles on as Brazil in control over Haiti

Fans in Rio de Janeiro celebrate Brazil's opener vs. Haiti

U.S. OPEN
U.S. Open weekend storylines: Can anyone catch Wyndham Clark? How will Shinnecock play?


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EVENTFUL NIGHT IN DETROIT
Tarik Skubal gets into yelling match with White Sox dugout

Skubal delivers 8 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings


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World Cup Daily: Cunha's first-half brace gives Brazil take lead over Haiti

VAR review: Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't offside


MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
Can UNC or Oklahoma shake off ghosts of previous Men's College World Series in 2026 finals?

'Torture for our family': One last moment for Branch brothers at College World Series


HOW THEY STACK UP
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: U.S. cracks top 10, but who is No. 1?

How can teams qualify for knockout rounds? Clinching scenarios for every group

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- Freeman goal for U.S. 'full-circle family moment'
- U.S. winning the WC not 'ridiculous,' Richards says
- Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options
- Rory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock
- Titans, DT Simmons agree to $105M+ extension
- Iran to file complaint over WC travel restrictions
- Sources: Caldwell-Pope picks up option with Griz
- Tigers' Verlander (hamstring) likely out 'weeks'
- 📈 Which NFL breakouts and fall offs will continue?
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