Actual strategies for winning your bracket, plus Venezuela's frothy win
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The USMNT World Cup kits are good. Coming up: 🇻🇪 Venezuela makes first WBC final ✏️ Specific bracket tips ➕ NBA expansion plans Megan Briggs / Getty Images The Italian baseball dream of 2026, fueled by dugout espressos, good vibes and a bevy of American-born players, is over. Venezuela, a team filled with native talent, will play Team USA tonight for the World Baseball Classic crown after a 4-2 win over the Italian...