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Tony’s Take | Parallels | Caitlin Effect | Edition 102 

Football, well soccer, is the world’s most popular sport.  According to Google, futbol boasts 3.5 billion fans worldwide.  American Football fans may be shocked that their sport doesn’t make the Top 5. 

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Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn, after 10-RBI effort, takes aim at Braves again

For the first time in their 145-year history, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally had a player drive in 10 runs in a game, with Ryan O’Hearn accomplishing the feat on Tuesday.

Ryan O’Hearn sets franchise mark in Pirates’ win vs. Braves

Ryan O’Hearn etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night with three home runs and 10 RBIs in the host Pittsburgh Pirates’ 12-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

US loss to Belgium sets another domestic TV ratings record

The United States men’s national team’s loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday was a disappointment for fans, but it rewrote domestic viewership records once again.

Reports: FIFA suspended two USMNT staffers for Belgium game

Two U.S. men’s national team staff members were suspended by FIFA for the team’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday

Braves enter 2026 draft with two first-round picks, No. 9 overall

A year ago, the Atlanta Braves used the Major League Baseball Draft to address a glaring need in their farm system by stocking up on position players.

Pirates’ Paul Skenes carries winless streak into matchup with Braves

Hurtston Waldrep will return to the mound for the Braves.

Five late runs just enough for Mets to beat Braves in 10

Luis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-out double in the 10th inning and the visiting New York Mets hung on to defeat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday and earn a split of their four-game series.

Pochettino on future with USMNT: ‘Now is not the time’ to discuss

Mauricio Pochettino certainly sounds open to staying on as coach of the United States men’s national team, but said he will take time after Monday’s 4-1 loss to Belgium before making any final decisions.

Forget red card and coaching change: U.S. remains defenseless

The American talent pool still isn’t good enough in the back.

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