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In Perth, Australia's newest weapon announced himself to the world in brutal fashion. Debutant Beardman tore through England's batting lineup, finishing with five wickets for just thirteen runs as the visitors collapsed to sixty-five for eight. England are in serious danger of falling below their all-time lowest ODI total, and this kid hasn't even played a full international before today.
Shifting to the NFL, Washington kept their season alive Thursday night in East Rutherford. The Commanders trailed with under two minutes to play before Jayden Daniels found Stefon Diggs on a thirty-two yard touchdown strike with forty-nine seconds left, stealing a twenty-four to twenty-one win from the Giants. Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones had his unit locked in all night, and Washington escapes MetLife with a win they desperately needed.
And in Los Angeles, the city is breathing a little easier after Luka Doncic rolled his right ankle against Milwaukee Wednesday night, landing awkwardly on Kyle Kuzma midshot. He did finish his free throws before heading to the locker room, but coach JJ Redick called it just a tweak, and Doncic himself says he is feeling good. The Lakers cannot afford to find out otherwise.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
