Jason Duhs

[Ana Bellinghausen @AnaBellMedia]

The young kid who got Kyle Branch’s HR ball in the championship gave it back to the family and the person who got Kolby’s from the semifinals contacted Rusty Branch to give it to him. 🥹

So both Branch boys’ final at-bats of year were homers and the family has both baseballs.

[Anna Lulis @annamlulis]

WATCH: Texas Rangers players brought their kids onto the field during the national anthem, highlighting the blessing of fatherhood

Kids aren’t burdens, they’re the future.

[Gunther Eagleman™ @GuntherEagleman]

For years, many Americans have been told that patriotism is something to apologize for.

Yet the World Cup has shown something very different.

Visitors aren’t arriving to lecture Americans about their values. They’re arriving excited to experience them. They want to see the landmarks, meet the people, enjoy the food, and be part of the atmosphere.

What many visitors have discovered is that America is far different from the negative picture often painted by critics.

They see hardworking families, thriving businesses, welcoming communities, and people who genuinely love their country.

They see a nation that remains one of the most diverse, innovative, and opportunity-filled places on Earth.

The scenes have been remarkable.

Fans from different countries celebrating together.

Families creating lifelong memories.

Local businesses benefiting from the economic activity.

Communities proudly showing off what makes their hometown special.

It’s a reminder that sports have a unique ability to bring people together while also showcasing the character of a nation.

America isn’t perfect. No country is.

But the World Cup has highlighted something important: millions of people around the world still dream of visiting the United States.

They still admire American culture.

They still appreciate American generosity.

They still recognize the freedoms and opportunities that have made this nation a destination for generations.

Perhaps that’s why so many visitors leave with a different perspective than the one they arrived with.

They discover that America is more than headlines and political arguments.

It’s the people.

It’s the communities.

It’s the traditions.

It’s the optimism.

It’s the belief that tomorrow can be better than today.

As the tournament continues, one thing has become increasingly clear.

The United States doesn’t need to convince the world that it’s a special place.

Millions of visitors are seeing it for themselves.

And judging by the smiles, the packed stadiums, and the stories being shared around the globe, many of them are loving every minute of it.

[Jason Duhs @Duhsj]

Special Olympics Airlift Delivers Athletes to Twin Cities https://t.co/Q7JAVjfIqU Alerts

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Not only are the Texas Rangers the ONLY team in Major League Baseball that don’t have a Pride Night, they instead celebrate fatherhood by allowing the player’s kids to join them on the field for the National Anthem during Father’s Day.

Every other MLB team should take notes ✍️

[Rob Anderson @_robanderson]

Today's College World Series flyover featured a E6B Mercury from Offutt Air Force Base. #DoomsdayPlane

[Huggins🎗️ @Huggins2687]

The World Cup and America 250 Patriotism will continue on my page..May it lift your spirits and give fellow Americans on here a boost in patriotism. It’s ok to love your country and celebrate! Especially a country like the USA!🙏🇺🇸♥️🤍💙

[Out of Context Human Race @NoContextHumans]

Bro’s face when he realised what he did😂😂

[CRIXUS @CRIXUSwasHERE]

Happy Father's Day!💙🕊🙏😌

[𝐃𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐇 @pr0ud_americans]

Classic American parade magic right here!🇺🇸

Shriners from Anah Temple in Bangor, ME rolling through with their killer GMC Suburban go-kart ramp, dudes driving those little carts right up, over the roof, and down the other side while the truck cruises. Pure fun, skill, and small-town pride that never gets old. Respect to the guys keeping this tradition alive! 🚗💨

[🇺🇸 𝓐𝓟𝓡𝓘𝓛 𝓢𝓟𝓐𝓡𝓚𝓢 🇺🇸 @AprilSpark1890]

🇺🇸The thirteen folds of
the United States flag.🇺🇸

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

"My little guy wants to go tarps off for the boys."

Jordan Staal's son had to join in on the Canes' fun 😂

(via WTVD)

[USMNT Only @usmntonly]

This view from the flyover in Seattle before the USMNT played Australia at the World Cup is INCREDIBLE 🇺🇸🔥

(via caycewatson/IG)

[Cat Harvey @MissCatHarvey]

Norway teaching Scotland how to row ❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴THis is what the World Cup is all about 🤝❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿@WeAreSTVRadio

[Everything Ole Miss @EverythingRebs]

You will not see a better sports video today:

Kolby Branch hits a HR for Georgia in his last ever college AB. His brother, on the other team, gets to celebrate with him as he rounds the bases with parents in attendance

What a moment for this family

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

BREAKING: A NetJets Cessna 680 Citation Latitude (N523QS) crashed on a highway while attempting an emergency landing near Laredo International Airport, Texas.

The aircraft had diverted to Laredo after declaring an emergency while en route from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin, Texas.

Authorities report 1 fatality and 5 injuries among the 6 occupants on board. No injuries were reported on the highway despite the crash occurring during the aircraft's approach, approximately 4 km south of Laredo International Airport.

The accident occurred around 10 p.m. local time.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇺🇸 INSANE courage of these first responders, trying to smash the cockpit window to get the pilot out of a jet that crashed in Laredo, Texas,

The plane's on fire and could explode at any minute, but these heroes don't give AF

Writers: Monica, Ian

[Buzz Patterson @BuzzPatterson]

So, you’re hanging out in the cockpit of a 737. Waiting for taxi clearance…and you see this. 👀🇺🇸🔥

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Democrat Pride Month

vs.

Patriot Pride Month

Sound on. Send it…🇺🇸🔥

[Jason Duhs @Duhsj]

Nebraska Airport Undergoes Major Runway Rehab https://t.co/56OlGNjZhY Alerts