according to – prep. as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)​

range – n. a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way​

topic – n. someone or something that people talk or write about ​

fundamentally – adv. at the most basic level​

clarify – v. to make (something) clear or clearer​

tournament – n. a sports competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days

applaud – v. to express approval of or support for (something or someone)

endorse – v. to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of (someone or something)

plain – adj. not having any added or extra things

interview – n. a meeting between a reporter and another person in order to get information for a news story​

credit – v. to say that (something) is because of someone or something​