Current Sports Highlights: Breaking Records and New Appointments

This summary covers recent sports news, including Kyle Schwarber's exit due to an elbow injury, Manny Machado setting a home run record, Mauricio Pochettino's appointment as US men's soccer team coach, and other notable updates. Highlights include MLB, soccer, NFL, and Olympic news.

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies exited a game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a left elbow contusion, following a record-setting home run. Phillies manager Rob Thomson confirmed the injury as a mild hyperextension, with Schwarber listed as day-to-day.

Manny Machado secured his place as the top home run hitter for the San Diego Padres in a victory over the Seattle Mariners. The Padres broke a two-game losing streak, thanks to crucial contributions from Fernando Tatis Jr. and Yu Darvish.

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States men's soccer team, U.S. Soccer announced. The former Chelsea manager will lead the team into the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Miami Dolphins' wide receiver Tyreek Hill has called for the firing of a Miami-Dade police officer involved in his recent detainment. Hill, through his attorney, issued a statement demanding the officer's termination, citing improper conduct during a traffic stop.

In other sports news, Skylar Diggins-Smith sets a new assist record with the Seattle Storm, Aussie Olympic hockey player Tom Craig receives a ban for cocaine possession, and the U.S. Davis Cup team wins its opener against Chile.

(With inputs from agencies.)