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Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle Set For Hometown All-Star Appearance In Philadelphia

  • 21-year-old Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle is pumped to play the All-Star Game back home in Philadelphia.
  • He’s been a surprise sensation—one of the most frequent baserunners at the break among rising stars—and the Tigers rewarded him with a big multi-year deal.
  • A Philly local, McGonigle recommends Delco’s Steaks and Philip’s as his favorite cheesesteaks—great tips for anyone visiting the city.

Peyton Bonds, Nephew of Barry Bonds, Drafted By Giants 90th Overall In MLB Draft

  • The Giants picked Peyton Bonds in the third round — he’s the grandson/nephew of Bobby and Barry Bonds, joining the same franchise where his family made its name (Barry hit 762 career homers and won seven MVPs).
  • Bonds is an imposing 6'5", 230 lb outfielder who hit .352 last season for Rutgers with six homers and 13 stolen bases.
  • The draft featured several family connections beyond Bonds — including Jacob Lombard (son/brother of major-league coaches/prospects) and high-school shortstop Trey Ebel, whose brother and father (Dodgers coach Dino Ebel) were also recently drafted or involved.

France vs. Spain: Major Tournament Matchups Through The Years

  • Spain beat France in the Euro 2024 semifinal (goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo) and went on to win the tournament — setting up a high-stakes World Cup semifinal meeting in Dallas.
  • Lots of continuity: 16 Spaniards and 15 French players from Euro 2024 are in the 2026 World Cup squads, so expect familiar faces and renewed rivalries.
  • This fixture is a stroll through football history — from Platini’s 1984 triumph to Zidane/Ribéry’s 2006 clash and Spain’s dominance in 2012, there are endless classic moments to bring up.

Switzerland Manager On Breel Embolo Yellow Card Call: 'Completely Unacceptable'

  • Switzerland's Breel Embolo was controversially sent off after VAR applied the "mistaken identity" rule, giving him a second yellow and forcing Switzerland to play with 10 men.
  • Switzerland still pushed the game to extra time, but Julián Álvarez (112') and Lautaro Martínez sealed Argentina's 3-1 win and passage to the semifinals.
  • Swiss coach Murat Yakin and captain Granit Xhaka criticized the decision and the obscure VAR procedure, fueling debate about refereeing at the World Cup.

2026 MLB All-Star Game Preview: 10 Storylines To Follow This Week In Philly

  • Philly will be the show — Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber meet again in the Home Run Derby, and six Phillies (Harper, Schwarber, Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Brandon Marsh and Jhoan Duran) are on the All-Star rosters.
  • Sentimental moments await — Justin Verlander gets a likely farewell All-Star bow, and Mike Trout will make a hometown start less than 50 miles from where he grew up.
  • Watch for drama — a Harper/Schwarber Derby rematch, the chance of another swing-off tiebreaker, lots of first-time All-Stars and a handful of big-name absences that could shake things up.

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