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NCAA College Football 25 (6-minute read)

In the most anticipated sports video game release in recent memory, NCAA College Football 25 hit the shelves on Monday after an 11-year hiatus. The series took a break due to legal battles over name, image, and likeness (NIL) and licensing agreements. Players represented in the game received $600 and a copy of the game. The cover athletes are Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Texas’ Quinn Ewers, and Michigan’s Donovan Edwards.

Colombia federation president arrested after Copa America (3-minute read)

Chaos ensued off the pitch at the Copa America final. Hundreds of un-ticketed fans stormed the stadium, climbing fences and air ducts to gain entry. After the match, the president of Colombia’s football federation was arrested for fighting multiple security guards while trying to access the pitch. With Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium set to host seven World Cup matches, concerns are rising about the United States' preparedness for the 2026 World Cup.

NFL Training Camp (4-minute read)

NFL training camps kick off this week with teams looking to resolve key position battles. Notable quarterback competitions include Pittsburgh's Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields and the Vikings' JJ McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold. Training camp is the last chance for teams to practice together before the preseason begins.

Scoreboard 🏟️ 

Dodger’s Teoscar Hernandez Home Run Derby Champion (4-minute read)

The festivities began with the most unique rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" since Fergie's performance in 2018. The night culminated with an exciting showdown where Hernandez edged out Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. 14-13 in the final round to win his first Home Run Derby crown. Witt's final hit fell just short of the fence. With this victory, Hernandez became the first Dodger to claim the Home Run Derby title. Betting favorite and two-time champion Pete Alonso had a disappointing night, hitting just 12 home runs and being eliminated in the first round.

Team USA beat Australia 98-92 - Pre-Olympic Friendly (3-minute read)

In their second pre-Olympic tune-up game, Team USA secured a win against Australia, showing improvement from their first match. Anthony Davis led with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Australia exploited Team USA’s defensive weaknesses by scoring 68 points in the paint. Additionally, Team USA needs to address their 18 turnovers before the Olympics. Their next match is against Nikola Jokic and Serbia on July 17th.

Scouting Report 📺

MLB All-Star Game - 8:00 PM ET (3-minute read)

The Philadelphia Phillies are sending an MLB-best eight players to the Midsummer Classic. Rookie Paul Skenes of the Pirates will start for the NL, while Orioles' Corbin Burnes will start for the AL. Jose Altuve and Salvador Perez, each making their ninth appearance, lead with the most appearances. The Texas Rangers are hosting, marking only the third time the defending World Series Champions host the following year's All-Star game. The AL leads the all-time series 47-44-2, with the AL winning 9 of the last 10 contests.

Connecticut Sun @ New York Liberty - 7:00 PM ET (3-minute read)

The two best teams in the WNBA face off on Tuesday night. The Liberty were the first team to 20 wins this season, led by Sabrina Ionescu, who’s averaging 19.4 points and 6.2 assists. When these teams played six days ago, it was a close game with the Liberty winning by three points.

Must Watch  🎥

USA Team Highlights vs Australia

Teoscar Hernández hit a 466 feet homer 

Bobby Witt Jr. comes up a foot short

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