Messi makes MLS history
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Lionel Messi was awarded the 2026 MLS Golden Boot on Monday, becoming the first player in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons.
The Inter Miami forward scored a league-high 26 goals this season. He also had 17 assists with 43 goal contributions.
Messi edged out FC Dallas striker Petar Musa and Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge for the award. Messi won the MLS Golden Boot in 2025 with 29 goals and 19 assists.
Messi could also become the first three-time winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. Miami faces the Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
NBA selects south Florida
MIAMI -- The NBA is planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the site of the 2028 All-Star weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Miami Heat chairman Micky Arison and other league officials are expected at the event, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because neither side announced any details publicly.
Miami was picked by the league "months ago," said the person, adding that the Nov. 30 date is slightly fluid. But the biggest parts of the agreement have been reached.
It will be Miami's first time playing host to All-Star weekend since 1990. The gap of nearly 40 years is largely because of schedule conflicts -- All-Star weekend often has fallen at the same time as a massive boat show in Miami.