AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:15 a.m. EDT

The US national team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia to advance into the World Cup knockout round, achieving this result without the injured Christian Pulisic. In entertainment news, James Burrows has passed away at the age of 85. Burrows was a prominent director recognized for his work on classic TV comedies, including the hit series Cheers and Friends. These reports highlight a significant sporting achievement and the loss of a legendary television director.