Sports Highlights: Phillies Rookies Shine, Pochettino to Lead USMNT, and More

This summary covers recent sports events including Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hitting for the cycle, Jordan Chiles aiming to reclaim her Olympic bronze, Mauricio Pochettino reportedly coaching the US men's soccer team, and various updates in MLB, NFL, NBA, tennis, and swimming.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-08-2024 05:23 IST | Created: 17-08-2024 05:23 IST
Sports Highlights: Phillies Rookies Shine, Pochettino to Lead USMNT, and More
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Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

In Major League Baseball, Phillies rookie Weston Wilson hit for the cycle and joined Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos in a 13-3 victory over the Washington Nationals. Wilson achieved this feat, a first for a Philadelphia rookie, by hitting a triple, single, homer, and double.

In gymnastics, American athlete Jordan Chiles continues to fight for the return of her bronze medal. The Paris Olympics medal was stripped for procedural violations, favoring Ana Maria Barbosu.

ESPN has reported that former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the coach for the United States men's national soccer team, leading them into the 2026 World Cup.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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