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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! We've got an exciting lineup, from Mauricio Pochettino's potential game-changing move to lead the USMNT into the World Cup, to Drake Maye's standout performance for the Patriots. Plus, catch up on the Orioles' dominant win over the Red Sox and more. Let's dive in!

Pochettino To Lead USMNT Into World Cup (3-minute read)

Mauricio Pochettino, former coach of Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea, is close to taking the helm of the U.S. Men's National Team just 22 months before the 2026 World Cup. His coaching history includes a Champions League final appearance with Tottenham and a Ligue 1 title with PSG Pochettino’s arrival signals a major shift as the U.S. brings in a coach with European success for the first time.

Patriots’ Maye Shows Promise in Preseason Nail-Biter (5-minute read)

Drake Maye flashed his potential with a rushing touchdown and led two scoring drives, but the Patriots couldn’t hold off the Eagles, falling 14-13 in a tightly contested preseason matchup. New England’s defense was relentless, racking up four sacks and three fourth-down stops in the first half alone. Despite the loss, Maye’s increased snaps and first preseason TD hint at a promising future for the rookie.

Reese Shines, But Sky Fall to Griner’s Mercury (3-minute read)

Angel Reese continued her double-double dominance with 11 points and 15 rebounds, but the Chicago Sky couldn’t keep pace with Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury, losing 85-65 in their first game post-Olympic break. Griner and Kahleah Copper combined for 52 points, overpowering the Sky.

Orioles Power Past Red Sox (2-minute read)

Zach Eflin remained unbeaten with the Orioles, delivering six strong innings in a 5-1 win over the Red Sox. Eflin, now 4-0 since his trade from Tampa Bay, struck out eight and walked none, while Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins each homered to keep Baltimore tied with the Yankees atop the AL East. The Orioles have had Boston’s number this season, going 6-1 against their division rivals.

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Manchester United and Fulham Kickoff Premier League Season  (4-minute read)

Manchester United opens the 2024-25 Premier League season against Fulham at Old Trafford, looking to bounce back from a lackluster eighth-place finish last year. Fulham, who ended their campaign with a win after a rough stretch, will aim to spoil United’s start. Last season, the two teams split their meetings, each taking a win on the road.

Fever Heat Up After Olympic Break (2-minute read)

The Indiana Fever return to action, eyeing their first playoff berth since 2016. With WNBA All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston leading the charge, the Fever face off against a Phoenix Mercury squad bolstered by Olympic gold medalists Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, and Kahleah Copper.

Pirates Seek to End Skid Against Mariners (2-minute read)

The Pittsburgh Pirates, stuck in a ten-game losing streak, host the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners will look to capitalize on the Pirates’ struggles as they aim to break even after a 5-5 run, but rookie sensation Paul Skenes is expected to take the plate Friday for Pittsburg.

What was the NFL’s first-ever expansion team, and when did they join the league?

👉️ Answer Below

The Dallas Cowboys became the NFL’s first expansion team, entering the league in 1960.