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Progressives and moderates have clashed over the bill’s price tag and some of its measures, including proposals to tackle climate change. Democrats aim to pass the final version of the legislation through the budget reconciliation process. This would allow the bill to be approved without any Republican backing—so long as every Democratic senator supports it. It is highly unlikely that any Republicans in the Senate or House of Representatives will vote for it....

But one is more important to the Venezuelan star than all of the others: MLS Cup champion. Martinez did what he does best in Saturday night’s MLS Cup final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, scoring the opening goal of a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers. The goal helped Martinez earn the MLS Cup final MVP, another honor on the long list amassed this season. There’s the MLS goal-scoring record, one which he smashed before the calendar even turned to fall....

It all began when Dusty’s owners realized their beloved dog had gone missing. 24 hours came and went before they went looking for her. Eventually, they found her — at the bottom of an estimated 40-foot mine shaft in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. That’s roughly the equivalent of falling four stories. According to Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide, the mountains span across “34,000 square miles of gorgeous mountain terrain filled with towering summits, meandering rivers, lush forests, gleaming lakes, and cascading waterfalls....

Again acting the hero, Reeve called and offered to “do anything to help her.”

The company has tried to keep most couples on the same brand to ensure they get to spend time together and share a similar travel schedule. Working for the same brand has also allowed their paths to cross on screen as part of various rivalries. A recent example of this os Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch working together. Additionally, many couples have also worked opposite each other in major storylines....

Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane was without Ferland Mendy on the night but was boosted by the recent return of Raphael Varane against Cadiz, who continued to play alongside Eder Militao at the back. Nacho Fernandez filled in at left-back, with Marcelo left on the bench. Dani Carvajal, who was unavailable for selection for a very long time due to recurring injury issues, was another big name who returned to the XI against Betis....

Zinedine Zidane once again fielded a weakened side, and the Madrid side came a cropper once again. A 10th-minute lead suggested an ideal start, but Numancia responded just seconds before the half-time whistle. Vazquez would restore the lead around the hour mark, but like in the opening 45, Blancos are caught napping as the visitors drew level in the final few minutes. What should’ve been a saunter, turned into a slog as the European champions put in yet another mediocre show....

FC Barcelona, however, stumbled to a 1-1 draw against another third-division side, Hercules. Both matches were played on Wednesday night. With Real Madrid having won the first leg by a tally of 7-1, head coach Zinedine Zidane rested several of his best players - including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Keylor Navas, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric - ahead of Saturday’s “El Clasico” derby match against Barcelona. Madrid opened the scoring in the first minute of the contest at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium, with Dominican striker Mariano taking advantage of a blatant error by an opposing defender to score on a cross by Marco Asensio....

Following a disappointing sequence of results in the Spanish capital, which culminated in a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Frenchman finds his job under threat after 18 months of success. Real Madrid -3 v Las Palmas 19/20 Heynckes, who spent time in that particular role during the 1997-98 season, believes that Zidane must be cut some slack against the backdrop of two successive Champions League final wins....

PSG travel to Madrid on February 14 for the first leg of their last 16 tie as they look to end the Spanish side’s two-year reign as European champions. Having crashed out at the same stage of the competition last term, the French side are determined to prove themselves as a main challenger for the title this year. “We are the two best teams in the world. Well, Real Madrid are the best team in the world, as they’ve won two consecutive Champions League titles, while we are growing,” he told Marca....

The Borussia Dortmund striker has been in scintillating form since joining the Bundesliga club from RB Salzburg in January 2020. His performances have subsequently attracted the interest of a number of Europe’s elite clubs. According to Josep Pedrerol of El Chiriniguito, Real Madrid will sign a superstar in the upcoming summer transfer window. He expects Los Blancos to sign either Erling Haaland or PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane would reportedly prefer to sign Mbappe from PSG....

Real Madrid were without their two injured stars Marcelo and Casemiro here on Saturday at the Gran Canaria Stadium, reports Efe. They were earlier held to a 1-1 draw by Villareal on September 21. Marco Asensio headed in the first tally for Real Madrid on 33 minutes after Nacho sprinted down the left side and fired a shot that rebounded right to Asensio. But the host team evened things up just five minutes later when Momo sent a crossing shot over to Tana, who worked his way through to score....

In case you didn’t know… New Real Madrid signing Hazard hasn’t had the best of starts for the Spanish giants. Hazard has thus far failed to make an impact in Real Madrid’s dismal pre-season campaign, failing to score in any of the first five games. Hazard seemed to be struggling with his fitness in the 60 odd minutes he played in Real Madrid’s 7-3 humiliation at the hands of Atletico Madrid....

In case you didn’t know… When Los Blancos squandered their challenge on three fronts - the Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey - in the span of a week, everyone knew that Santiago Solari’s time at the Santiago Bernabeu was soon coming to an end. The Argentine has made no significant improvements to the team since taking the reins from a sacked Julen Lopetegui last year. The absence of an efficient finisher in front of goal, owing to Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, made it even more difficult for the manager to make a smooth transition....

In case you didn’t know… Navas, 32, was Real Madrid’s number first-choice goalkeeper until they signed Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea last summer. Since the Belgian’s arrival at the club, Navas has only managed to start 10 La Liga games for the Spanish giants. While the Costa Rica International and head coach Zinedine Zidane share a great professional relationship, Navas has accepted the fact that Courtois is the Frenchman’s first-choice option between the sticks....

The La Liga leaders failed to beat Villarreal and Las Palmas and then drew 2-2 at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday. Real twice led against Borussia but were pegged back. Zidane told his club’s website what he felt Real were missing. “Perhaps another goal,” he said. “When you lead by just the odd goal these things can happen to you. He added: “Such is football and we’re on a bad run, but we are still in there fighting....

PSG make world-record Mbappe bid Mourinho, now the Manchester United manager, led Inter to a Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League treble in 2009-10 before assuming control at the Santiago Bernabeu. A report in Spanish publication AS has suggested Mourinho penned an agreement to become Madrid boss on March 31, 2010. But Madrid have emphatically rejected those allegations, issuing a statement that read: “Following the publication in today’s [Thursday] AS newspaper of information concerning the signing of Jose Mourinho as the manager of our club, Real Madrid C....

Odegaard, who joined Real Madrid from Stromsgodset in January has been linked with a loan move to several European clubs. Leading the way are Villareal and Getafe who both have a good chance of prising the talented youngster as they both are in La Liga and would provide a good learning experience. Celtic has also been mentioned as one of the possible destinations for the Norweigan. Ronny Delia, head coach of Celtic who gave Odegaard his debut for Stromgodset when he was not even 16 years old has refused to rule out a loan move....

‘Madrid don’t need to sign anybody’ Zinedine Zidane will be without Dani Carvajal and Gareth Bale as his side go into a match in which they can win their 33rd La Liga title and first since 2011-12. Such a monumental occasion calls for the big guns, and Zidane will have most of them at his disposal for Sunday’s clash. With Bale out, the other two-thirds of of the BBC will be tasked with leading the line against a mid-table Malaga side with very little to play for....

The Japanese international is highly rated by the Los Blancos and has been sent on loan to the LaLiga side to get regular game time under his belt. Kubo made headlines as a 10-year-old when he was invited by Barcelona for a trial, and the youngster made quite the impression as he registered a sensational tally of 76 goals in 30 games whilst playing for Barca Alevin C (U-11s)....