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THINGS TO CARE ABOUT
50 names to watch at Wimbledon … Who’s hot and who’s not? Which lower-ranked players are poised to pull major upsets? Who is most proficient on grass? Wimbledon is upon us, and with the current landscape of the WTA Tour, it’s bound to be a fun one. We’ve got your intel. Read More
It’s Bobby Bonilla day … You already know what it is, baseball fans. Another July 1, another $1.19 million payment from the New York Mets to Bobby Bonilla. Today marks the seventh installment of an ongoing payout — that doesn’t conclude until 2035 — to a man who hasn’t played in a professional baseball game since 2001. Let that sink in. Yeah, it’s been a minute. Here’s a breakdown of the infamous deal. Read More
Meet the baddest man on the planet … The guy with the bouncy gut and quick feet. Andy Ruiz Jr. is a near-unknown who went from being overweight and bullied his entire life to taking down Anthony Joshua in one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. The first Mexican-American heavyweight champion of the world became an overnight sensation. As his trainer says, “He gives people hope. He’s the people’s champion.” Read More
FREE AGENCY FRENZY
New Nets, who dis? There’s a new superteam brewing in the East, folks. You probably already heard it from Woj, but in case you didn’t: Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan are headed to Brooklyn. Yeah, you read that right Nets fans. IT’S ALL HAPPENING. And to top it off, that wasn’t the only crazy free agent news this weekend. Keep track of it all right here. Read More
NBA Twitter reacts … If recent years have taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected in NBA free agency. NBA Twitter on the other hand is far more predictable. Come for the Kevin Durant-to-Brooklyn reaction tweets, stay for the shade (sorry Knicks fans). Read More
Tobias Harris is trusting the process … Tobias Harris is staying put after agreeing to a five-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Why? He finally feels at home. Oh, and he hasn’t forgotten Kawhi Leonard’s shot in Game 7. Read More
THINGS TO WATCH
OVERHEARD
“How stupid can you be as an organization?”
— Stephen A. Smith, on the New York Knicks not offering Kevin Durant a max deal. Watch
REMEMBER WHEN?
On this date in 2004, Derek Jeter made one of the most memorable plays of his career, diving into the stands after making a crucial catch against Boston at the height of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT?
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) — A couple of NL Central rivals face off in the Steel City. The Pirates are trying to gain ground in the division chase. Meanwhile, the Cubs look to maintain their hold on the top spot.
NBA: The Jump Free Agency Special (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2) — Bring. On. The. Chaos. Rachel Nichols and the guys are here to keep you informed of all the latest moves around the Association.
Wimbledon 2019: First round — Djokovic vs. Kohlschreiber (8 a.m. ET, ESPN) — Will Novak Djokovic continue to show out on the surface he has mastered (grass)? He starts his quest for a fifth Wimbledon title this morning. You can catch all the action from Wimbledon this morning on ESPN and ESPN+.
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