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Soccer's biggest night delivered its biggest moment as the Ballon d'Or two thousand twenty six crowned its winner Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane pushing right to the edge. The teenage Spanish sensation Yamal ultimately took home the prize, cementing himself as the face of the modern game at just seventeen years old.
Shifting to the NFL, Kirk Cousins keeps his grip on the starting job in Las Vegas. Coach Klint Kubiak put any whispers to rest Monday, declaring there is no controversy heading into Sunday's matchup with the Jets. Cousins holds the keys, the Raiders need answers, and New York is a legitimate test of whether that decision holds up.
And in the NBA, Dallas is breathing a little easier tonight. Cooper Flagg, who sat out Saturday with a sprained left shoulder, has been upgraded to probable for the Mavericks' game against Miami. The second-year star participated in shootaround, which tells you everything you need to know about his intentions heading into tip-off.
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