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When asked what was the hardest part of competing against UCLA’s defense in practice, Iamaleava joked that he didn’t want to give them too much credit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Amazingly, though, this was their first win in the seven games in which they have conceded the opening goal since 30 August against Livingston - and they will surely take confidence from that.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The FDA has long warned against consuming raw, unpasteurized milk, citing risks of dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli that can lead to severe illness or, in rare cases, death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

He finished two for four from three against the Suns and six for 12 from the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The trees, too, spoke a language Clare did not recognize, struggling against the wind, unlike the ancient, creaking trees of his beloved Deadwood.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman