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ESPN has dropped its FC one hundred ahead of the two thousand twenty six to twenty seven European season, and the names at the top will not surprise you. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and the ageless Lionel Messi headline a list that also reflects the stars who turned heads at this summer's World Cup. It is a snapshot of the game right now, and the conversation around who belongs where is already loud.
Shifting to the NFL, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon is sending a clear message after locking in his new contract. The young defensive back says nothing changes for him now that the deal is done, which is exactly what you want to hear from a player who has been one of the more electric corners in the league. Witherspoon is not treating the money as a finish line.
And in baseball, the Atlanta Braves dropped a four to two decision to the Minnesota Twins on Monday, and the offensive struggles that have defined stretches of their season were on full display again. Martin Perez took the ball and the Braves could not dig out of an early hole. A team with this much talent going quiet at the plate is a problem that only urgency can solve.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
