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A U.S. delegation is in Mexico City this week for a first round of formal discussions on the pact with the Mexican government.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
So the EFL might just hold an open draw for the preliminary round - and one club would have to go into the south for the first round.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
In 2015, the Dodgers won the division but failed to get out of the first round of the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
They’ve lost in the postseason in every way imaginable, from blowouts in the first round to heartbreak in the conference finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“Boring and uneventful,” Javier said, choosing Tracer for his first round in the game.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
