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THINGS TO CARE ABOUT
From the gridiron to the squared circle … Life in the NFL is tough, and it’s over in a flash. Retirement can be difficult for players who’ve spent years in the routines of training camp and gamedays, but one industry offers a way for players to continue to use their elite physicality: pro wrestling. From stars such as Rob Gronkowski to journeymen looking for a new start, here’s how former football players are embracing the wrestling life. Read More
Frostbite in the summer? Antonio Brown’s missed some of Raiders training camp with an incredibly strange injury: he’s got frostbite on his feet from not wearing the right protective clothing during a cryotherapy session. It’s undoubtedly odd but not even close to the weirdest sports injury we’ve ever seen. Here’s a list of the weirdest ones from the past two decades. Read More
Pizza acrobatics is definitely a thing … In case you missed the craziness of The Ocho (or if you did see said craziness and would like slightly more context), let us introduce you to the sport of pizza acrobatics. Five-time world champ Tony Gemignani joined us to break down what might be the most delicious sport in the world. Read More
BASKETBALL’S NEXT PHENOMENON
A generational talent? Fifteen-year-old Emoni Bates isn’t just the No. 1 prospect in the 2022 class — he’s the best prospect in the nation — period — and a small forward who some believe could be the next LeBron. If you don’t know who he is, you’ll find out very soon, when he starts throwing down dunks on national television. To get yourself prepared, our ESPN+ insiders have the full breakdown on who Bates could become when he finally makes the NBA. Read More
THINGS TO WATCH
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Noah Schmeissner battles back from down 3-0 to defeat Josh Horton 4-3 in the Combat Juggling Finals.
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Chris Davis has to be held back in the dugout after trying to confront manager Brandon Hyde.
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Sniper Schorsch defeats Headi Potter to win the Headis championship at The Moxie Games.
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A Phillies fan in the upper deck makes a sweet bare-handed catch with a baby in his other hand.
OVERHEARD
“5am. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still ready.”
— Colin Kaepernick in a tweet about his readiness for an NFL return Read more
REMEMBER WHEN?
On this date in 1976, the Chicago White Sox decided to revolutionize the typical baseball uniform by making it smaller. The team wore shorts in the first half of a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals, and though they ended up winning that match 5-2, they only wore the shorts twice more that season.
WHAT’S ON TODAY?
Little League World Series semifinals (11 a.m.-10 p.m., ESPN/Longhorn Network): Kids across the country will be competing for the right to make the Little League World Series, starting Aug. 15 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Check out the full schedule right here. Read More
New York City FC vs. Houston Dynamo (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+): New York looks to bounce back after a loss to Real Salt Lake and gain in the Eastern Conference standings with a win over the visiting Dynamo.
Professional Fighters League (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2): Kevin Tiller is looking to go for a top seed in the playoffs as he faces off against Denis Goltsov on Thursday night. You can also check out Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin, Umar, who will face Sidemar Honorio in a showcase bout on the main card.
WNBA double-header (10 p.m. ET, ESPN2/ESPN App): We got your hoops action with a pair of intraconference matchups out West: The Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks (who look to stay hot after winning six of their past seven games), and the Dallas Wings take on the Seattle Storm.
Rockies at Padres (10:10 p.m. ET, ESPN+): Although they’re both several games below .500, the Rockies and Padres are still very much in the NL Wild-Card race. A good few weeks is all it’ll take for them to make a sudden run at an October berth.
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