The Good Ones

The best part about sports isn’t the scores; it’s the stories that allow you to connect with others and create conversation.

Monday for the win,

The Last Night’s Game Team

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MLB (Major League Baseball)

Today starts the beginning of the All-Star festivities in Denver. The home run derby is tonight, and all eyes are on slugger (and pitcher) Shohei Ohtani, who is the first-ever Japanese-born player to compete in the derby. Also, keep an eye on Baltimore Orioles player Trey Mancini who missed last season to fight (and win) a battle with cancer who is also participating in the derby. The game itself will be tomorrow night.

While the stars of the game are on the field, they’re not the only heroes. At an MLB game yesterday, the father of Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross saved a fan’s life, performing the Heimlich Maneuver. LIFESAVER

Overtime

Some of England’s biggest soccer fans including David Beckham, Prince William, Duchess Kate and Prince George attended yesterday’s Euro 2020 Final. England was vying for its first major title in 55 years. Sadly, the England fans will have to settle for second. Italy took home the win after a great game that was decided by penalty kicks at the end. The British Beer and Pub Association estimated that fans would buy nearly 13 million pints of beer yesterday in expectation of the event. That indulging may have led to the thousands of abusive tweets and racist messages directed at the three Black England players who missed their penalty kicks. SORE LOSERS

Sideline stat

There’s a new name to keep an eye on in women’s tennis – Australian Ash Barty. Yesterday Barty won her first Wimbledon, her second Grand Slam title of her career. Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon, his third major of the year. With the win, he tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for most titles in history. He could break the record at the U.S. Open in August; the only Grand Slam tournament left this year. ON FIRE

Coaches’ corner

The MLB All-Star Game made headlines after a maid tipped off Denver police who seized guns, ammunition, narcotics and body armor from a hotel near Coors Field, home of the All-Star Game. They arrested four people. It was initially feared it was some sort of planned attack on the event, but it turns out it may be unrelated. The All-Star Game was scheduled to be in Atlanta, but the league pulled the game after the state passed new voting rights laws. SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING

It’s Gonna Be A Wild Ride

Is it Friday yet?

We’re going to need more coffee,

The Last Night’s Game 

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NBA (National Basketball Association)

The Toronto Raptors are looking to end the Golden State Warriors dynasty and win their first ever championship. But don’t look now, one of the Warriors best players, Kevin Durant, may be returning from injury. Raptors fans lined up for three days in hopes of grabbing a prime spot in the Raptors’ outdoor fan zone known as Jurassic Park for Game Five tonight. NOW THAT’S COMMITMENT

“Bachelorette” fans are not going to be happy because the show has been postponed until Tuesday due to Game Five. HEADS ARE GONNA ROLL

Overtime

Ever been so tired you could sleep anywhere? That’s exactly what happened to a bat during a Cleveland Indians (MLB - Major League Baseball) game. The want-to-be vampire slumbered away while latched onto the infield net during yesterday’s game. RABIES AND RBIs

Sideline Stat

While Rafael Nadal won his record 12th French Open title, cricket player turned tennis player Ashleigh Barty won her first grand slam. (There are four Grand Slam tournaments, a.k.a. majors, in tennis). A GOOD CAREER MOVE

Coaches' Corner

The U.S. Women’s National Team will take on Team Thailand tomorrow in the Women’s World Cup. Be a part of the team with this insider’s dictionary. BRING IT ON 

What to watch

In honor of the NBA Finals, check out these Canadians who are too nice to talk trash to the Golden State Warriors on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME