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The two thousand twenty six World Cup is delivering, and England kept their campaign alive with a round of thirty two win over DR Congo. The Three Lions are chasing glory they have never tasted at a World Cup, and with Harry Kane leading the attack, the belief in that camp is real. Every match from here carries enormous weight.
Speaking of weight, Marcus Smart is packing his bags and heading from Los Angeles to Houston, and the Lakers are feeling it. Smart gives the Rockets exactly what they have been building toward — a physical, disciplined perimeter defender who makes life miserable for opposing guards. Los Angeles just got thinner on defense at a time they can not afford it.
And over in Madrid, Real Madrid are circling Michael Olise with renewed intent after a source close to the situation said they do not see him signing a new contract at Bayern Munich. Mourinho's squad has already added four players this summer, but if Olise comes available, you can bet the Bernabeu wants him in white.
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