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Published 5:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by ESPN: “'Best in the world' Yamal propels Barcelona to record-equaling LaLiga start”, with reporting from Washington Examiner and Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Kenji Moonfield, Hank Ledger and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, Texas, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Lamine Yamal leads Spain's new era with another Barcelona goal (October 17).

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ESPN'Best in the world' Yamal propels Barcelona to record-equaling LaLiga start
Washington ExaminerWhere Trump is traveling ahead of the midterm elections: What to know
Yahoo SportsSteve Sarkisian coaches his way onto Burnt Orange hot seat at Texas

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump says he will hit thirty-five races in roughly thirty days, with rallies in Wichita on Monday and Greenville, North Carolina, on October twentieth.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe has also teased telehalls, saying he could do up to ten in one night. I have seen coups with lighter schedules.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTen in one night. That's a group chat with a podium.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA what?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBarcelona beat Real Betis five to two to equal the best start in LaLiga history, and coach Hansi Flick called Lamine Yamal the best player in the world.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, Texas is likely to miss the College Football Playoff, and Yahoo Sports says that puts coach Steve Sarkisian on the hot seat in Austin. Burnt orange is now a warning color.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the shows keep rolling. The Sit-Down is next, same desk, same lack of supervision, and I'm told the couch is still warm.