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College football's preseason power rankings are out, and the question everyone's asking heading into two thousand twenty six is simple — who's the team to beat? Indiana is riding the momentum of a breakthrough season, Texas is knocking on the door with elite recruiting, and Notre Dame is quietly building a case. The top twenty five is set, and the debates are already burning.
Across the Atlantic, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery dropped a significant admission this week — Ollie Watkins could be on his way out before the transfer window slams shut. Watkins has been one of the Premier League's most dangerous forwards, and Villa have already seen key players depart this summer. Emery's candor signals this one is real, and clubs across Europe will be paying close attention.
Meanwhile, Angel Reese put on an absolute clinic in Atlanta. The Dream shattered a franchise scoring record against Los Angeles, and Reese was at the center of all of it — going without a miss from the field, nearly recording a triple-double, and reminding anyone watching that she is one of the most complete players in the WNBA right now. Historic night, full stop.
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