Muchová went up 3-1 early with a crouching forehand volley that just plopped inside the court, prompting applause from Gauff and a disbelieving shake of the head from Muchová.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
9 July 2026
But about two years ago, when the Markley Group plopped its second cooling tank behind her above-ground swimming pool, along with a growing number of surveillance cameras, the relationship had soured.
Hitter of the Year Sami Williams’ bat was silenced at the hands of the Talons’ aces — Georgina Corrick also tossed a complete-game gem in Game 1 — going hitless in Chicago’s revenge effort.
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Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
26 July 2026
Money has started to enter into the equation with high school athletes, players cannot only legally accept NIL deals at the prep level, but there is also money being tossed around illegally, as athletes are enticed to transfer to certain schools.
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