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The soccer world is grieving tonight as Franco Baresi, one of the most commanding defenders the game has ever seen, has passed away at the age of sixty-six. The AC Milan and Italian national team legend anchored the back line for decades, winning the nineteen eighty-two World Cup and becoming a symbol of defensive excellence. His loss leaves an enormous void in the sport's history.
Shifting to the ice, ESPN sat down with some of the NHL's brightest young stars including Gavin McKenna for a rookie roundtable that gave fans a genuine look behind the curtain. From how they want their games remembered to their most embarrassing hockey moments, these kids brought personality and honesty. McKenna in particular showed the kind of poise that has scouts buzzing heading into his first full season.
And over at Sporting News, broadcasting legend Bob Costas took on one of baseball's most debated questions, ranking his twenty greatest teams of all time. Costas says he welcomes the argument, and knowing baseball fans, he's going to get plenty of it. Whether your favorite dynasty made the cut is a whole conversation in itself, and that's exactly the point.
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