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DR Congo are making noise at the World Cup, and England is the latest victim. The Three Lions went cold early, conceding inside the first seven minutes to the African underdogs in the round of thirty-two. It is a stunning result that has the footballing world buzzing and raises real questions about England's tournament ambitions.
Staying in the NBA, Mitchell Robinson has a new home. Fresh off winning a championship ring with the Knicks, the big man is heading to Boston, agreeing to a three-year, forty-seven point four million dollar deal with the Celtics. Robinson brings rim protection and toughness to a team that already knows how to win, and this move makes them even harder to beat.
And over in Flushing, Steve Cohen is drawing a firm line. The Mets owner made it crystal clear Wednesday that David Stearns is not going anywhere, despite back-to-back disappointing seasons. Stearns is in year three of a five-year contract, and Cohen is committed to the plan, signaling patience over panic as the front office looks to rebuild credibility.
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