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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today’s edition, we break down Mauricio Pochettino officially taking charge of the USMNT as they gear up for 2026, while the U.S. men’s team struggles to close out against New Zealand. We’ve also got all the latest action, from a thriller between the Netherlands and Germany to the Lynx extending their hot streak. Plus, don’t miss the Olympic breaker making waves, record-setting MLB moments, and a WNBA playoff preview, let’s dive in!

Pochettino Takes the USMNT Reins (3-minute read)

Mauricio Pochettino is officially the new head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, taking over from Gregg Berhalter. The former Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea boss brings a winning pedigree and a background in player development. With a resume that includes a Champions League final and Ligue 1 title, the 52-year-old Argentine is one of the most decorated coaches in USMNT history. Pochettino’s first test will be a friendly against Panama on October 12, as he looks to build a squad that can compete on the world stage ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Pulisic Saves the Day (Again), but USMNT Slip Up (3-minute read)

With Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as head coach minutes before kickoff, the USMNT faced New Zealand in Cincinnati. Christian Pulisic, doing what he does best, scored the opener in the 69th minute. But just when it looked like the U.S. would cruise to victory, a 89th-minute goal from New Zealand’s Ben Waine, courtesy of a wild deflection, leveled the game at 1-1. Despite dominating the match, the U.S. couldn’t find the back of the net again. With Pochettino now officially in charge, all eyes are on his debut on October 12 against Panama.

Netherlands & Germany Draw (5-minute read)

The Netherlands and Germany put on a show in a 2-2 Nations League draw in Amsterdam. The Dutch struck first just 100 seconds in, with Tijjani Reijnders slotting home after a perfect pass from Ryan Gravenberch. Germany responded with goals from Deniz Undav and Joshua Kimmich to take a 2-1 lead by halftime. The second half saw Denzel Dumfries level the score for the Dutch, but the teams couldn’t find a winner.

Lynx Stay Hot, Roll Over Dream (3-minute read)

The Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to four with a 76-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Kayla McBride led the charge with 15 points, while Napheesa Collier and Bridget Carleton added 14 each. The Lynx gradually built their lead, outscoring the Dream 22-16 in the third quarter and maintaining control throughout the fourth. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Lynx, who now sit at 27-9 with four games left in the regular season.

💃 Viral Olympic breaker Raygun now ranked No. 1 in the world 

⚖️ Adrian Peterson ordered to turn over assets to pay $12M debt

➕ NBA expansion will be on table, just not yet, Silver says

👏 Lakers to honor NBA icon Jerry West with No. 44 jersey patch this season

❗ An MLB record 14 leadoff bombs for Kyle Schwarber

👊 Benches clear in Philadelphia between the Phillies and the Rays

⏪ Joc Pederson and Christian Walker go back-to-back

✨ Christian Pulisic gives USA the lead

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Aces Take On Fever (3-minute read)

With the Aces already 2-0 this season against the Fever, Caitlin Clark look to secure their first win against the defending champions. The Aces will be getting a boost from A’ja Wilson, who is expected back from a leg injury. Indiana, holding the sixth seed, has been on fire post-Olympics (8-2) and looks to defend their home court.

Schwarbombs and Bench-Clearing Drama (4-minute read)

It was a wild one in Philly as the Phillies slugged their way to a 9-4 win over the Rays. Kyle Schwarber kicked things off with his record 14th leadoff homer, while Trea Turner’s two bombs stole the show. Bryce Harper had two doubles, and things got spicy when Nick Castellanos was hit by a pitch, causing the benches to clear. Action resumes tonight at 6:40 PM ET.

Pirates Plunder Marlins (3-minute read)

The Pirates stayed hot with their sixth consecutive win over the Marlins, taking them down 6-4. Andrew McCutchen led the charge with his 20th homer of the season, while Pittsburgh’s bullpen-by-committee strategy secured another win. The Marlins made it interesting in the sixth, but Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz’s RBIs kept Miami at bay. The Pirates look to complete the series sweep this afternoon.

During the 2001 World Series between the Yankees and Diamondbacks, which U.S. president famously threw a perfect ceremonial first pitch in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, just weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks?

👉️ Answer Below

George W. Bush threw a strike from the mound to open Game 3 of the 2001 World Series.