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The United States are through to the Round of Sixteen after an unforgettable performance that had fans on their feet. The Americans delivered when it counted most, grinding out a result that signals genuine intent heading deeper into the tournament. This team is not just showing up — they are making noise.
Shifting to the transfer market, Manchester City are set to break the bank for Elliot Anderson, making the Newcastle midfielder the most expensive British player in history. City's willingness to shatter that record tells you everything about how highly Pep Guardiola's setup rates this kid. The question now is whether the fee is justified — and City clearly believe the answer is yes.
And over in Dallas, new Mavericks head coach Dusty May has been remarkably candid about what drew him from college basketball to the NBA. He says Cooper Flagg is the primary reason he made the leap. That kind of honesty from a coach about a single player sets an interesting tone — Flagg arrives carrying enormous expectations, and now his new head coach has just turned the volume all the way up.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
