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#player-statistics

In true Harry Kane fashion, he celebrated his big day with another stellar performance. The striker put it on the plate for "The Chef" Serge Gnabry to head it in for the opening goal. It was a beautiful inswinging cross that found the gap between the opposition's defenders perfectly and in sync with the run from Gnabry. Minutes after the break, Kane set up Michael Olise with a line-breaking through-ball.

The Dodgers were the third team Kennedy played with this season, as he also spent time with the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. Overall, the infielder appeared in 13 games this season, going 2-for-29 (.069) with one run batted in and eight strikeouts. Kennedy was initially drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth round of the 2017 MLB Draft. He debuted with Arizona in 2022.

"With everything I've been through in my career, being at the ceremony is already a victory for me. One of the biggest in my professional life. It's not really a goal that I set for myself. My goal is to be better than I was yesterday, to be better than I was last season. So, if I'm at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, that's already a victory for me."

Alexis Lafreniere started the year strong but faced locker room issues, leading to concerns about his performance. He finished with 17 goals and 45 points, down from his previous season's 57 points.

The Royals made the playoffs last year by winning 12 of 13 games against a struggling White Sox team. To return to the postseason, the Royals must sweep this series.

DiJonai Carrington has been traded to the Minnesota Lynx, who aim to return to the WNBA Finals. The Washington Mystics reset by trading Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm.

Timo Meier recorded 26 goals, 27 assists, and 53 points in 80 games for the New Jersey Devils this past season, reflecting his offensive contributions.

Jurickson Profar has a 105 wRC+ against expectations of around 110 after returning from suspension, performing adequately despite worse walk and strikeout rates.

Amorim believes he already has enough attacking talent for United to improve on last season's meagre return of 44 league goals. He mentioned that both Cunha and Mbeumo can play as strikers and expressed confidence in their abilities.

The 2025 All-Star Game features notable players like Tarik Skubal, who holds a 2.23 ERA, and Paul Skenes, leading with a 2.01 ERA.

Korey Lee has drawn trade interest from the Padres in 2025.

The 22nd overall pick in the MLB draft has produced more bWAR (440.2) than the combined totals of 21st (172.4) and 23rd (200.1), showcasing its relative success.

In 1970, Woody Woodward of the Reds hit his first and only major league home run during a game against the Braves, who won 11-9.

Nick Sandlin has used his fastball less frequently, relying on his slider nearly half the time, resulting in only five strikeouts over 7.2 innings.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Cody Ceci to a four-year, $18 million contract, averaging $4.5 million per year through 2028-29.

Ziaire Williams has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal to rejoin the Brooklyn Nets, with the second season being a team option.

Ian Anderson aims to recover the Stripers' momentum after a defeat, supported by key players like Jarred Kelenic and James McCann, as they face Nashville.

Danny Jansen, turning 30 today, leaves the Blue Jays with solid stats and a notable career, suggesting potential future in coaching or media.