scoring

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Heading that team is Thor-like striker Erling Haaland, a three-time Premier League scoring champion for Manchester City, who has more goals for club and country than Messi or Ronaldo had at the age of 25.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Hotels in Canada and Mexico are scoring higher occupancy rates, reflecting cheaper overall costs and backlash against U.S. visa policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Bath's forward grunt got them over the line against Tigers, with prop Thomas du Toit scoring a hat-trick.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Broncos' Emarly Bitungane opened the scoring in the first minute, with centre Brandon Webster-Mansfield leading the try-haul with five.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“I get more satisfaction out of making good passes than I do scoring, Mr. Dacus,” Philip answered.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy