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📬 | Olympic Games Opening Ceremony 🥇 | USWNT Opens With Win 🇺🇲 | Today: Yankees at Red Sox ⚾

Sports news in 5 minutes 📬

July 26, 2024

The Lead 📬

Olympics Opening Ceremony (5-minute read)

In an unprecedented outdoor ceremony along the Seine, tennis star Coco Gauff and basketball icon LeBron James will carry the United States flag. At just 20 years old, Gauff is the youngest athlete to hold this honor. The ceremony, featuring boats carrying teams, is expected to attract nearly a billion viewers. Athletes from 206 countries will participate in the first-of-its-kind event.

USA Women Defeat Zambia (3-minute read)

The U.S. women kicked off their Olympic campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Zambia. Trinity Rodman opened the scoring in the 17th minute, and Mallory Swanson secured a first-half brace with goals in the 24th and 25th minutes. Dominating the match, the U.S. totaled 27 shots, with eight on target. Their next game is on July 28th against Germany.

Canada Removes Women’s Soccer Coach (3-minute read)

Canada's head coach, Bev Priestman, along with an assistant coach and an analyst, has been removed from the Olympics following an investigation into the use of a drone to spy on New Zealand's closed-door practice. Reports suggest this practice has been ongoing for several years, including during Canada's gold-winning campaign in 2021. Despite the controversy, Canada won their opening game 2-1 against New Zealand on Thursday.

Scoreboard 🏟️

San Diego Defeats Nationals (2-minute read)

San Diego triumphed 3-0 as Padres’ Dylan Cease threw the second no-hitter in franchise history. Cease struck out nine and walked three batters, while Ha-Seong Kim's first-inning double drove in all three runs. This win marks the Padres' fifth consecutive victory and a series sweep of the Nationals.

Mets Top Braves in 10 Innings (3-minute read)

In a 10-inning pitching duel, the Mets edged out the Braves 3-2. Despite managing only three hits, the Mets made the most of their opportunities, highlighted by Francisco Lindor’s clutch two-run home run. The Braves stranded six runners, unable to capitalize on their chances. This game kicks off a four-game series, with action resuming today at 7:10 PM ET.

Tampa Bay Rays Thump Blue Jays (3-minute read)

The Rays dominated the Blue Jays with a 13-0 victory. Tampa’s starting pitcher Taj Bradley extended his streak to 23 consecutive scoreless innings, winning his last five starts. The Rays amassed 24 bases compared to Toronto’s three. With the win on Thursday night, Tampa won the series 2-1.

Scouting Report 📺

Red Sox vs. Yankees (2-minute read)

The Red Sox and Yankees meet for their third series of the season. Both teams have struggled recently, each with a 4-1 record in their last five games. The Yankees are 4.5 games ahead of the Sox in the AL East. Boston leads the season series 4-2 and will face the Yankees on Friday at 7:10 PM ET on ESPN+.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros (3-minute read)

In a highly anticipated rematch of the infamous 2017 World Series, the Astros host the Dodgers. Both teams are leading their respective divisions in the West. This is their only meeting this season unless they face off in the World Series. The game is broadcast on Apple TV+ at 8:10 PM ET.

NFL Pre-Season, One Week Away (4-minute read)

Football season is almost here. Next Thursday, the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will play in Canton, Ohio, kicking off the pre-season. It could be the first NFL action for first-overall pick Caleb Williams. The Hall of Fame inductees include Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers, and Patrick Willis.