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Argentina is heading to the World Cup Final after a stunning comeback against England, and apparently the Albiceleste weren't expecting what they got. Thomas Tuchel's England side sat deep after going ahead, and it backfired badly. Argentina's players were genuinely caught off guard by the defensive posture, but Lionel Scaloni's squad adjusted and came away two-one winners. The reigning champions are still standing.
Meanwhile, the World Cup closing ceremony is shaping up to be as big as the tournament itself. Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson are among the names set to headline the pre-final festivities, putting a Hollywood stamp on what has already been the largest World Cup in history. If the football matches the spectacle, we're in for something unforgettable.
And in baseball, a tough Friday night for Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Marte struck out looking on a questionable call in a loss to the Cardinals, but here's the thing — Major League Baseball now has an Automated Ball-Strike challenge system in place, and Marte never used it. The D-backs paid the price, dropping the game without ever pushing back on a call that could have changed everything.
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