The U.S. men defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, despite Folarin Balogun’s red card. Malik Tillman’s late free kick sealed the Americans’ first knockout win since 2002.
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Hong Myung-bo resigned as South Korea coach after the national team failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage. President Lee Jae-myung called for an investigation, while former players and fans demanded broader changes in South Korean football.
Mikaela Shiffrin has made history by becoming the all-time winningest athlete in skiing, breaking the record set by Ingemar Stenmark in 1989. After winning her record-tying 86th World Cup race, Shiffrin expressed her respect for Stenmark and was overcome with emotion. She has the chance to add to her record on Saturday in a slalom race and her achievement is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey following the deadly earthquakes that hit the region. His agent reported that he is in a stable condition at a local hospital, and the Ghana Football Association has asked people to continue to pray for him. The Turkish government has declared a state of emergency in the region and is providing aid to those affected.