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Thomas and playing partner Keegan Bradley remonstrated with officials after they were put on the clock for falling out of position.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Beckham, who retired from playing in 2013, is a co-owner of Inter Miami, estimated to be Major League Soccer's most valuable club at £1.07 billion.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

When Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas was playing in Triple-A last season, he never addressed his manager by name.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It’s playing with fire, and the common people will not be unscathed.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

It was one Katherine had told him when they were in the driveway, playing basketball.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix