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Thousands gathered in downtown Asuncion to celebrate (DANIEL DUARTE)
The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the president declared a national holiday.
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Asuncion to savor the moment — only the second time Paraguay has won a World Cup game in the knockout stage.
It did so by beating the Germans on penalties in a nail-biting finish.
Cars honking their horns snaked through the capital of the small South American country that does not usually get a lot of attention for anything.

Astoria Parks and Recreation is once again hosting a Clatsop Clash summertime pickleball tournament, slated to return on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at Fred Lindstrom Park in Astoria. The tournament is divided by age groups — the adults will play on Saturday at $50 per team and the youth tournament is on Sunday and costs $15 per team. The tournament is open to everyone.
Parks and Recreation Director Jonah Dart-McLean said during an interview with The Astorian that 19 players participated in the tournament over Fourth of July weekend last year. This year may draw more.

The extreme heat in Knoxville didn’t stop a crowd of young girls from spending the evening with Tennessee softball players, filling the outdoor field at Dick’s House of Sport for more than an hour.
Twin sisters Alannah and Gabby Leach, who are going into their senior year with the Lady Vols, said it never gets old to see how much the community supports the team. Gabby isn’t sure she’ll ever get used to it, whether it’s a packed Boost Her Club event or a sold-out Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The extreme heat in Knoxville didn’t stop a crowd of young girls from spending the evening with Tennessee softball players, filling the outdoor field at Dick’s House of Sport for more than an hour.
Twin sisters Alannah and Gabby Leach, who are going into their senior year with the Lady Vols, said it never gets old to see how much the community supports the team. Gabby isn’t sure she’ll ever get used to it, whether it’s a packed Boost Her Club event or a sold-out Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
With the game tied at 2, Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch before Montgomery doubled him home. Randal Grichuk followed with a single to center field that scored Montgomery and gave the White Sox a 4-2 lead.
Kyle Teel and Antonacci capped the scoring by reaching home on an error by Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander in the ninth.

The News’ Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers’ 7-3 victory over the Yankees on Monday:
One thing I loved
It should’ve happened weeks ago, but, you know, May. Then it should’ve happened Saturday against his old team, Houston Astros. But it didn’t. Then it should’ve happened Sunday, also against the Astros. But, again, no-go. And, so, AJ Hinch’s milestone moment was delayed, but with Monday night’s clobbering of the Yankees, he finally became the 68th manager in major-league history to reach 1,000 career wins.

Jazz Chisholm and Jasson Domínguez collided while trying to catch a fly ball in the fourth inning on Monday night. (Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm was placed into concussion protocol after a scary collision with outfielder Jasson Domínguez during their 7-3 loss against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. 
Both Chisholm and Domínguez started chasing after a fly ball hit by Tigers’ second baseman Hao-Yu Lee in the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on Monday.

Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed crucial penalties as Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in a shootout by Paraguay.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) brings the ball up court against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
When Kentucky Basketball was coming so close to landing top high school recruits and transfers, but ultimately just missing out on them, Mark Pope and his staff needed a player like Zoom Diallo to get on the board.
Diallo has referred to Kentucky as his “dream school.

BOSTON, UNITED STATES – JUNE 29: Joshua Kimmich of Germany disappointed during the World Cup match between Germany v Paraguay at the Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Boston United States (Photo by Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After Germany’s Round of 32 loss against Paraguay, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich spoke the media and touched on how it feels, and what caused this early exit — Germany’s third straight after winning it all in 2014.
The Germany captain said (as recorded by @iMiaSanMia), “It feels terrible.