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Christian Barmore is getting paid, and the New England Patriots are making sure he stays put. The defensive tackle ranked second in the entire NFL in pressure rate among interior linemen last season at thirteen point six percent, forming one of the most disruptive tackle duos in the league alongside Milton Williams. That kind of production commands serious money heading into two thousand twenty six, and New England is committed.
Shifting to the diamond, Cade Cavalli gave the Washington Nationals exactly what they needed. The right-hander turned in six solid innings as Washington evened their series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Luis Garcia Junior and Dylan Crews delivered the knockout punch with back-to-back home runs, giving the Nationals a statement win and some genuine momentum.
And in a story that could reshape how global football is governed, FIFA is pushing forward with plans to sell stakes in its major competitions through a newly proposed private company with reported ties to the extended family of President Donald Trump. The English FA says it is deeply concerned, and UEFA's reaction has been nothing short of furious. This one is far from over.
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