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THINGS TO CARE ABOUT
Rams watching over Watts … In Watts, an often violence-ridden South Central L.A. neighborhood, it can come down to a choice between sports or gangs. While that might sound like a broad generalization, it’s not far off from reality. That’s why a group of law enforcement officers have entrenched themselves within the community of underprivileged youth. What began as a youth football program has become so much more. The officers’ names are listed on emergency contact cards, they’re the ones who check in with the kids at school and they’re the ones to get the late-night calls to pick them up when players are in trouble. With the help of the Los Angeles Rams — from funding to mentorship and incentives for good behavior — there’s “something really powerful going on” with the Watts youth football club. Read More
The Super Bowl tier list … Some teams are ready to contend for a Super Bowl right now. Others, not so much. We’ve got the usual suspects in the first category, but the second varies dramatically, ranging from teams who could make a 2020 run to those who aren’t even close to putting it all together. Our ESPN+ NFL insiders sorted the league into seven tiers, from the immediate contenders to the ones who’ll have to wait a half-decade … or more. Read More
A wrestling trailblazer … Nor “Phoenix” Diana is making waves in Malaysia’s pro wrestling scene. Not only is she the country’s first female pro wrestling champion, she’s the first person in the world to wear a hijab while wrestling. Diana has defined a lot of expectations in her rise to the Malaysian title — now, she’s after something more. Read More
J-LO IN THE BOOTH
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Alongside Alex Rodriguez’s daughters, Jennifer Lopez brings a birthday cake into the booth for his birthday.
THINGS TO WATCH
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Geoff Neal lands powerful blows against Niko Price that lead to an all-out slug fest. For more UFC, sign up here for ESPN+ http://plus.espn.com/ufc.
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Odell Beckham Jr. gives his shoes to a young Cleveland Browns fan at training camp.
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Antonio Brown’s son runs a route and catches the ball from Derek Carr’s son.
OVERHEARD
“Rock bottom just seems to keep getting more and more rock bottom for me. So, free agency has been tough. Because I feel like in some ways the NBA’s kind of given up on me.”
— Jeremy Lin on his summer as he remains unsigned Read more
REMEMBER WHEN?
On this date in 2013, Donovan McNabb announced his retirement from the NFL. Here now is where we recall just how good McNabb was at quarterbacking — 234 touchdowns to only 117 interceptions, and an interception rate of only 2.2%, which puts him just outside the top 10 for lowest all time.
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT?
Braves at Nationals (7 p.m. ET, ESPN): The NL East foes start a three-game series in the national’s capital tonight with playoff hopes on the line. The Braves enter the contest 5½ games up on the Nats in the division race. We’re here for it.
Peyton’s Places (ESPN+): Perhaps you’ve been dying to know what Peyton Manning has been doing since he hung up his cleats, or maybe it’s the legends and formidable moments of the NFL that spark your interest. Either way, this is the show for you. and it’s available today on ESPN+.Watch
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