The World Cup rolls into the semifinal round with the FIFA rankings being the best predictor for success. Spain has defeated France to advance to the Finals and will face the winner of Argentina/England on Sunday. The Kansas City Royals end the "first half" of the season on a five-game losing streak, tied for the worst record in baseball. The MLB All-Star game features solid performances from Royals reps, Michael Wacha and Bobby Witt Jr, and Jac Caglianone tees off in the HR Derby. The Royals select Zion Rose from Louisville as the #6 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft then continue to pick prospects with lower projections in every day one selection.