Man United captain Bruno Fernandes breaks assists record in Premier League

By The Associated Press
May 24, 2026 | 11:50 AM

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes has broken the record for most assists in a single Premier League campaign.

By setting up Patrick Dorgu for United’s opening goal against Brighton on Sunday, Fernandes moved onto 21 assists — snapping a tie he had on 20 with Arsenal great Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20).

Fernandes was voted as footballer of the year in England by soccer writers two weeks ago.

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Orioles fans surprised, cautiously optimistic about team’s unlikely playoff push

Joe Yasharoff, WTOP contributor
August 19, 2026 | 12:49 PM

With six weeks remaining in the regular season, the Baltimore Orioles have a sub-.500 record and are hovering near last place in the American League East, but they somehow find themselves in contention for a playoff spot. An implausible scenario that has Orioles fans in Maryland cautiously optimistic. "I think it’s crazy," said Sheivon, of Clarksville, at Camden Yards. "We’re still in the hunt. It’s awesome. I’m excited." Entering Tuesday night’s home game with the division rival New York Yankees, the O’s were tied with Texas and Detroit for the third and final AL wild card spot.

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