The week ahead of the Independence Day holiday is a wash on the productivity scale. It is the perfect time to work on your poolside conversation and BBQ brilliance.
Patriotic AF,
The Last Night's Game Team
MLB (Major League Baseball)
The tension between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners came to a head in yesterday's game after Jesse Winker of the Seattle Mariners was hit by a pitch. After a bench-clearing brawl, Raisel Iglesias of the Angels threw a tantrum that would rival one of an overtired toddler. Iglesias smashed things in the dugout and threw the sunflower seats and bubble gum on the field. Six players and two coaches were ejected from the game.
But the part of this story that captivated fans was the Mariners fan who had a pepperoni pizza delivered to Winker. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the DoorDash driver delivered the pizza to the visiting clubhouse. Winker reached out to the fan to say thank you. EMOTIONAL EATING
Short and Sweet
The House passed a bipartisan resolution pushing Russia to release WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) player Brittney Griner, who is scheduled for a hearing in Russia today.
A die-hard Colorado Avalanche (NHL - National Hockey League) fan had been banned from home games after spreading his friend's ashes on the ice during the Stanley Cup Finals. Maybe it was lucky as the Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup since 2001 last night.
Wimbledon starts today, but it's not without its controversy. Serena Williams is back and chasing major win No. 24.
Congratulations to the Ole Miss Rebels, who won the Jell-O shot challenge and their first Men's College World Series championship yesterday, beating Oklahoma in the best-of-three series.
Before We Go
You might remember quarterback Alex Smith, formerly of the Washington Commanders, who had a tragic in-game leg injury that almost caused him to lose his leg. He has since recovered, but his family had another battle to fight - a rare malignant tumor in their daughter. Sloane, 6, was rushed to the ER in May with stroke-like symptoms. She has since "bounced back" after doctors removed 100% of her tumor. PRAYERS UP
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GAME CHANGER
The biggest tournament on grass is serving up plenty of champs with a side of tradition. Check out "Why Players Wear White And All About Rufus The Hawk - Behind The Scenes Of Wimbledon 2022" with Wimbledon starting play today. GAME ON
