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Sports Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal. Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on the grass. Mauricio Pochettino kicking a rack in front of the American bench, sending four water bottles flying. United States goalkeeper Matt Freese reacts after Belgium scores their third goal during the World Cup match in Seattle on July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) American hopes for a
deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the U.S. defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win that earned a quarterfinal berth. “It stinks,” Tyler Adams said. “This was a moment to have an opportunity to advance and really try and do something special. We fell short.” Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | With the All-Star break, MLB draft and trade deadline approaching, the Cubs and White Sox are in position for a playoff run. | | | | | Established NBA head coaches rarely coach in summer league, but Tiago Splitter feels a hands-on approach is necessary in his first year with the Chicago Bulls. | | | | | Skylar Diggins claimed the Chicago Sky coaching staff moved her to the bench in a series of posts on Instagram. | | | | | St. Laurence’s Sean Rice picks Illinois after going from mid-major prospect to being highly sought after by Power Four programs. | | | | | NHL free agency has begun. The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to add players and reshape their roster amid heightened pressure to win in 2026-27. | | | | | United States forward Christian Pulisic could only watch from the bench as Belgium extinguished his team’s World Cup bid, ending a tournament in which the American star was hobbled by injuries and largely ineffective. | | | |
