Sports desks on June 8, 2026, reported roster, training, or tournament updates.
Brookfield Zoo near Chicago gave animals soccer-themed enrichment items on June 8, 2026, ahead of the World Cup.
Keepers filmed otters and bears interacting with balls and painted boxes.
AP video of the session circulated on social platforms.
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https://apnews.com/video/animals-at-the-brookfield-zoo-in-chicago-gear-up-ahead-of-the-world-cup-8daa02ff9e8d41bbb61b622f15a6bfca