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Jude Bellingham has hit a landmark that Real Madrid fans will remember for a long time. The England midfielder scored his fiftieth goal for the club in their victory over Racing Santander, reaching the milestone in just his fourth season at the Bernabeu. He called it very special, and honestly, it's hard to argue with that.
Shifting to the hardwood, college basketball's preseason picture is starting to take shape heading into the two thousand twenty six to twenty seven season. Field Level Media's writers have released their Top Twenty Five rankings, with Virginia sitting at nine, Kansas at ten, and Louisville checking in at eleven. The Jayhawks and Cardinals will have plenty to prove if they want to climb those spots before a single game tips off.
And speaking of tipping off, Purdue and Gonzaga are set to open the men's college basketball season today in a matchup that has early-season statement written all over it. If you want to catch it, Sporting News has the full channel, time, and streaming breakdown so you don't miss a second of what should be a compelling opener between two programs built to compete at the highest level.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
