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Cowboys stun Eagles, Gotham FC completes epic title run and more from the weekend
The weekend delivered a masterclass in sports chaos and pure, unadulterated drama, the kind that keeps you glued to your phone and yelling at the TV. Let's start in the NFL, where the Dallas Cowboys pulled off a stunner for the ages, erasing a 21-0 deficit to topple the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21, tying the biggest comeback in franchise history and sending a seismic shock through the NFC East.Dak Prescott, cool as ever, sliced through the Eagles' defense and in the process passed Tony Romo for the most passing yards in Cowboys history, a milestone that cements his legacy in a city that demands nothing less. But the defensive story of the year, and maybe of all time, is unfolding in Cleveland, where Myles Garrett is putting on a clinic that defies belief.With three more sacks against the Raiders, he's sitting at 18 for the season, putting T. J.Watt and Michael Strahan's single-season record of 22. 5 squarely in his crosshairs with six games left.He's not just a pass-rusher; he's a backfield-wrecking force on pace to shatter the tackles-for-loss record, a one-man defensive revolution that has the Browns looking like a genuine threat. Over in the beautiful chaos of the NWSL playoffs, Gotham FC just authored the ultimate underdog story, going from the eighth and final seed to lifting the championship trophy after a gritty 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit.Rose Lavelle’s left-footed laser in the 80th minute was the difference, completing a Cinderella run where they knocked off three of the league's top teams, proving that in North American sports, the regular season is just a long prelude to the postseason madness. The celebration, however, is tinged with anxiety for the Spirit, as the looming question of Trinity Rodman's future hangs over the league, with her contract up and the allure of more lucrative overseas offers potentially pulling one of the game's brightest stars away.On the pitch, Lionel Messi turned back the clock in the MLS Cup Playoffs, putting on a vintage show with a goal and three assists in Inter Miami's 4-0 demolition of FC Cincinnati, setting a new postseason record with 12 goal contributions. He’s not just playing; he’s performing art, and with Miami set to face NYC FC in the Eastern Conference Final, the path to a title runs directly through the greatest of all time.The sports world also said a reluctant goodbye to a legend, as future Hall of Famer Chris Paul announced his retirement at the end of his 21st season, closing the book on a career that saw him rank second all-time in assists and steals, a floor general who revolutionized the point guard position. Meanwhile, on the hardwood, James Harden dropped a cool 55 points to set the LA Clippers' single-game scoring record, tying Kobe Bryant for the third-most 50-point games in NBA history, a reminder that even on a new team, the scoring maestro still has that explosive gear.From the LPGA Tour, where Jeeno Thitikul broke Annika Sorenstam's two-decade-old scoring average record, to the college football chaos that saw Pittsburgh blow the ACC wide open and Notre Dame deliver a 70-7 shellacking that was over before the first quarter ended, the weekend was a relentless barrage of highlights, history, and heart-stopping moments. It’s why we watch, folks—for the unexpected comebacks, the record-breaking performances, and the sheer, unpredictable glory of it all.
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