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

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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...
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’Would Make Even More Sense’ — NFL Analyst Floats Rams As Landing Spot For 8-Time Pro Bowler After Myles Garrett Trade

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Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Los Angeles Rams helmet at State Farm Stadium. © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images At this stage of the offseason, there are plenty of seasoned veterans looking to play in 2026, while sidestepping OTAs and other offseason activities. This is no different for perennial All-Pro Von Miller, who’s still looking for a home heading into his 15th season, but which team could bring him in? Analyst Predicts Rams as a Destination for 8-Time Pro Bowler Von Miller In a best landing spots article for Bleacher Report, analyst Kristopher Knox stated that he believes Miller could land with his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI. “Miller played just 37 percent of the defensive snaps in 2025 but managed to log nine sacks, six tackles for loss, and 19 quarterback pressures,” Knox wrote. “He’d be a great addition to a defense that is ready to chase the Super Bowl right now.” Though Miller’s 2025 squad, the Washington Comma...
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Germany’s 2014 World Cup winners — Where are they now? Lukas Podolski

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Lukas Podolski of Germany celebrates with the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images Long before Germany lifted the World Cup in Brazil, Lukas Podolski had already become one of the country’s most beloved players. His powerful left foot, infectious personality, and unwavering commitment made him a fan favorite throughout his international career. By 2014, Podolski had transitioned into more of a veteran leader, helping guide a talented generation toward football’s biggest prize. Lukas Podolski’s role in 2014 Podolski brought invaluable experience to Germany’s World Cup squad, having already featured in three previous tournaments. Although injuries limited his playing time in Brazil, he remained an important presence in the dressing room and w...
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