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In the first half, there was even the sight of Kane picking the ball up in England's own penalty area as they played out from the back, linking comfortably with his defenders.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The glassy-winged sharpshooter was first reported in California in the early 1990s and is native to the southeastern U.S. and northeastern Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Los Angeles made the playoffs each year since the 2021-22 season, but the team did not advance past the first round.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Lakpa confirmed that HTA had indeed made first contact on 30 May, but later fell off the radar.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But when I think about that first kiss being with Alex, it also makes my knees weak.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold