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THINGS TO CARE ABOUT
Wonderboy no more … Christian Pulisic is trying to do what no American has done before: star at one of the most storied football clubs in Europe. The 20-year-old will be playing for Chelsea after developing at Borussia Dortmund, and it looks like his future is bright. Pulisic, however, is much more focused on the present, and wishes to shed the “prodigy” label that he feels doesn’t apply to him anymore. Read More
A receiver turned hero … Keanon Lowe made headlines when he wrestled a shotgun away from a shooter at Parkrose High School. For Lowe, a former wide receiver at Oregon, the roots of his heroism go far back. In some ways, he has been preparing his entire life for the moment he faced in May. We’ve got his remarkable story. Read More
Why Zion signed with Jordan … A blown sneaker. Costly delays. A lawsuit. Sneaker companies pulled out all the stops to sign Zion Williamson to a deal, but the road wasn’t always a smooth one. In the end, he left millions on the table to sign with the brand that Jordan built. We chronicled every twist and turn in the race to land the biggest endorsement prize in recent sneakerhead memory. Read More
NOT YOUR ‘COACH BRO’
Who you calling ‘Hollywood’? … Kliff Kingsbury didn’t have a winning record at Texas Tech. Yeah, he knows. But it wasn’t for lack of dedication or ability, say those familiar with his time there. Though Kingsbury’s public persona is tied closely to his Ryan Gosling-esque looks, those closest to the Arizona Cardinals’ new leading man are much more enamored with his work ethic. They paint a picture of a singularly focused guy with a reserved demeanor, who thrives on routine and discipline. No, the Kingsbury they know isn’t even a little bit deserving of the “Hollywood” moniker. He is, however, utterly consumed by the game of football and ready to make a splash in the NFL. Read More
THINGS TO WATCH
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Baker Mayfield joins Mitchell Trubisky, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers on the list of NFL quarterbacks who have chugged beer at various sporting events.
Alex Morgan: The Equalizer — Home Sweet Home … In the final episode available now on ESPN+, back-to-back world champ Alex Morgan returns to Orlando after a whirlwind few months. She looks to settle back into normalcy (whatever that means for a soccer star) and contemplates her future. Watch
OVERHEARD
“I never said anything about a farewell tour.”
— Carmelo Anthony, on his desire to keep playing in the NBA Read more
REMEMBER WHEN?
.On this date in 2017, a brave football coach raced a robot … and won a costly victory. Watch
WHAT’S ON TODAY?
Fantasy Focus Live! (10 a.m. ET, Twitter/YouTube/ESPN App): It’s time to get the band back together. Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Stephania Bell and Daniel Dopp are here to guide you through not only your fantasy football season, but the pop culture landscape as well. Watch every weekday to make sure your team is elite … or miss the playoffs again, your call.
A’s at Cubs (8 p.m. ET, ESPN): The A’s travel to Wrigley in an interleague matchup with potential playoff implications — the A’s are battling for an AL wild-card spot, while the Cubs are looking at making headway in a close NL Central race with the Cardinals and Brewers.
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