Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semifinal. Kylian Mbappé scored France's first goal, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second, securing France's advancement to the semifinals.
The Velomont, a 485-mile multi-use trail spanning Vermont, is ramping up construction with a focus on adaptive accessibility for disabled athletes. The project connects 27 communities, includes huts, and involves adaptive riders in assessments to ensure user-friendliness.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has protested the officiating in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing unfairness and bias. FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended the officials, calling unfounded allegations unacceptable.
The IOC provisionally lifted its suspension of Russia, allowing Russian athletes a path to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The decision, citing Russia's distancing from occupied Ukrainian territories, faces criticism from Ukraine and concerns over past doping scandals.
Argentina, trailing 2-0 late against Egypt, scored three goals in 13 minutes to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.
The USMNT's World Cup journey concluded with a loss to Belgium, overshadowed by controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card. President Trump's intervention with FIFA is questioned as a potential precedent for future events.
