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Panthers get the respect they deserve from former NFL LB

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To be the man, you've gotta beat the man. And until they're beaten, the Carolina Panthers are the man of the NFC South. Friday's episode of Good Morning Football ventured into the outlook of the division here in 2026. Among those who laid out their forecasts at the table—which included NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo and WWE superstar Seth Rollins—was former linebacker Manti Te'o, who took up for the reigning champs . . . As Te'o notes, continuity could be the key for Carolina. Quarterback Bryce Young is coming off career-highs in passing yards (3,011), passing touchdowns (23) and completion rate (63.6 percent) in 2025. Not only does he now have a full year of offense under head coach Dave Canales and coordinator Brad Idzik under his belt, but Young will also be equipped with—perhaps—the best supporting cast of his pro career. Speaking of equipped, the Panthers brought in who many considered to be the top two defensive free agents of the offseason in pass rushe...

Borussia Dortmund might have doubts about Said El Mala deal

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Munich, Germany - May 16: Saïd El Mala of 1. FC Köln looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on May 16, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images According to a report from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg , FC Köln attacker Said El Mala would not be against a move within the Bundesliga to Borussia Dortmund, but the Black and Yellows are not quite sure about bringing in the 19-year-old: 🚨🆕 Said El Mala and his family, especially his mother, who is also his agent, can well imagine a move to Borussia Dortmund. 1. FC Köln are also expecting an approach from #BVB following Karim Adeyemi’s imminent departure. However, BVB are currently not prepared to pay up to €50m. BVB have been informed of all the terms and demands, but there are still internal doubts about the deal. @berger_pj | @Sky_Marlon89 🇩🇪 El Mala’s situation could, indeed, change if...

Unreal defense, key offensive contributions in DC have GSV sitting pretty

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Kaitlyn Chen. (Photo by Kenny Giarla) | NBAE via Getty Images WASHINGTON — When I wrote about my love of the Golden State Valkyries on June 24, they were coming off two-straight losses, and their next four games were against either the Atlanta Dream (then 12-4) or New York Liberty (then 12-6). I said: It will be tough for them to remain in the contender conversation in the short term, but it’s a long season. Well, the Valkyries went ahead and won all four of those games to prove me wrong. Then, they added a fifth-straight win Monday night to put them just a half a game out of first place. And as @ceciznd said, 2 ✌️s make a DUB pic.twitter.com/8lLHuIGIfy — Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) July 7, 2026 Two of the best defenses in the WNBA squared off Monday night at CareFirst Arena. Golden State’s was better, conceding a season-low-for-any-team 49 points to the Washington Mystics, while their offense managed 62 points. It was the fewest points allowed since the Dream held the Chi...

The Numbers that confirm Barcelona gem as one of the best centre-backs at the World Cup

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The Numbers that confirm Barcelona gem as one of the best centre-backs at the World Cup Pau Cubarsí’s breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has quickly become one of the standout stories of Spain’s campaign. The 19-year-old Barcelona defender has established himself as one of the tournament’s biggest revelations, delivering consistently outstanding performances despite his young age. Cubarsi is the only player under the age of 20 to have played every minute for his national team at the tournament, highlights Mundo Deportivo . He is also one of only three Spanish players to have played every minute so far, alongside Unai Simon and Marc Cucurella. Outstanding passing accuracy The confidence Luis de la Fuente has shown in Cubarsi is fully reflected in his performances. Across the tournament, Cubarsi has attempted 449 passes, missing just 17, giving him an exceptional passing accuracy of 96%, with five key passes to boot. Excelling at the World Cup. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Imag...

WWE Raw Results, Winners And Live Updates On July 6, 2026

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WWE Raw results as Sami Zayn defends the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. WWE WWE Raw features new WWE champion Sami Zayn’s first world title defense in one of the more intriguing matches of 2026 as Zayn defends against Cody Rhodes. Zayn’s feel-good win in Saudi Arabia triggered garden-variety panic from the fear-based Internet Wrestling Community, who refuses to enjoy any moment. Instead, many hardcore wrestling fans are assuming Zayn’s first world title run will be a short one—similar to Darby Allin’s short run that proved to be a ratings dud in AEW. Sami Zayn World Title Defense Causes Panic About A Short Title Run Given the circumstances, fans have reason to be nervous about Sami Zayn’s first—and possibly only—title defense. A similar situation played out ahead of WrestleMania 42 when Drew McIntyre dethroned Rhodes on Raw from Berlin, Germany in January. McIntyre’s run lasted just two months as Cody regained the world title shortly before WrestleMania. The WWE Undisputed Cham...

Strong weekend for Lindblad and Leclerc composed - driver ratings

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British rookie Arvid Lindblad (left) finished seventh on his British Grand Prix debut while winner Charles Leclerc (right) secured Ferrari's 250th F1 victory [Getty Images] Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was back on the top step of the podium after nearly two years with his victory at the British Grand Prix. The race ended behind the safety car at Silverstone, with Mercedes' George Russell second and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in third. It was a difficult day for championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who won the sprint race on Saturday but failed to score points on Sunday, with his title advantage now narrowed to 25 points. Here are my ratings for how the drivers performed across the whole weekend at Silverstone. Charles Leclerc - 9/10 A superbly composed win on a day when chaos unfolded behind him. He grabbed the opportunity off the start and although Antonelli may well have taken victory bar a car failure, it doesn't take anything away from the Ferrari driver...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham: How Fifa’s bewildering World Cup award has distorted reality

It was a picture that left a thousand words unsaid. Had Casemiro , smiling widely with both hands on the trophy, been covered in Jude Bellingham ’s honesty cloak, the post-match interview may have seen the Brazil midfielder explain why he did not deserve the gong. He was neither the first nor last peculiar selection for the ‘Superior Player of the Match’ at this World Cup 2026 but the decision to place him on a pedestal after Monday’s anxious, unconvincing win against Japan was certainly the oddest. Only Lucas Paqueta’s hamstring twinge may have saved Casemiro from being hooked at the interval for the second time in this tournament following a 45-minute spell in which he allowed Kaishu Sano to put Japan in front, collided with Paqueta and Matheus Cunha - yes, his teammates - in farcical fashion, and puffed around uncomfortably as a sad caricature of his former self. That he headed in the equaliser was no doubt redemptive but what preceded it was a catalogue of errors to make pub play...