The Rundown: Hitting It Out Of The Park
It’s a Manic Monday at Wimbledon but hopefully not for you.
Let’s just fast forward to Friday already,
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MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Tonight is the MLB Home Run Derby in Miami, FL. The derby is the precursor to the all-star game tomorrow night. Catch our special edition Five Things To Know to learn more about the derby and the all-star game.
Wimbledon
- Yesterday’s Middle Sunday at Wimbledon led to today’s Manic Monday. It’s ‘manic’ because every player left in the tournament, man or woman, will take to the court to fight for a spot in the quarterfinals. The Brits mix it up - this unique schedule is unlike any other Grand Slam tournament.
Overtime
- Dancing With The Stars judge Julianne Hough married NHL (National Hockey League) player Brooks Laich in Idaho this weekend. Hough joins the list of celebrity hockey wives that includes singer Carrie Underwood, Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi, sportscaster Erin Andrews and actress Elisha Cuthbert.
Sideline stat
- Over the weekend the Houston Rockets and James Harden agreed on a contract extension, which is the biggest contract in NBA history. Well, it's the biggest contract since last week when Steph Curry signed the now second biggest contract in NBA history.
Coaches’ Corner
- Soccer icon Wayne Rooney is stirring up the pot in the world’s most popular sport. Rooney left the behemoth of Manchester United Football Club to return to his roots with Everton Football Club. Rooney's career began with Everton at age 16. Rooney is on the backend of his stellar career and was seeing less playing time at Man U.
The Rundown: BBQ Banter
Lincoln’s speech about four scores and seven years ago actually had nothing to do with sports. While that’s true and pretty obvious, it’s not always so obvious how to start a conversation at your fourth of July barbecue. That’s why we’re here for you.
Baby you're a firework,
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PS- Lincoln might have not been talking sports but he was referencing the year 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Vote for me. The players participating in the MLB All-Star Game have been revealed and the rosters feature 23 first-time all-stars. (The game is next Tuesday in Miami). Fans can vote for the two players who will take the final spots on each roster until Thursday. Vote here.
- A good luck donkey. Cincinnati Reds player Joey Votto bet his teammate Zack Cozart that he would buy him a donkey if Cozart made the all-star team. Well, Cozart is now the proud owner of a donkey after being selected as the starting shortstop for the national league in next week’s game.
Overtime
- Tomorrow’s celebrations aren’t only about the fireworks and the red, white and blue. They also includes America’s most gluttonous competition…the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. American Joey Chestnut is the fan favorite. Last year he won by eating 70 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Do not try this at home.
Sideline stat
- Saturday was a good day to be a free agent in the NBA (National Basketball Association) with nearly $1 billion in deals signed on the first day. It was an especially great day to be Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors who signed a five year, $201 million contract. His contract is the largest in NBA history.
Not to be outdone, some players used emojis in an attempt to recruit new team members. Who needs words when there’s a thumbs up emoji?
Coaches’ corner
- June was a record setting month for home runs in MLB. Rumors were circulating that the ball was “juiced” and that’s why the record was set. The baseballs are inspected prior to use in a game by MLB. They sent a memo to the teams stating that the baseballs were within guidelines. Guess it was pure man power.
The Rundown: When I Met You In The Summer
Summer is here and it’s no more evident than in sports. From weddings to awaiting the announcement of the NBA (National Basketball Association) League MVP to figuring out why blondes have more fun, we have all you need to know to start a conversation with a tan stranger on a beach blanket.
Will you put sunscreen on my back?
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College Baseball World Series
- Do I know you? The final series in the College Baseball World Series begins tonight. The LSU Tigers (Louisiana State University) will face the University of Florida Gators in the best-of-three series to determine the national champion. These two teams are familiar foes as they play together in the SEC (Southeastern Conference) and shared a regular season title.
- Blondes have more fun. Baseball players are known for being superstitious and LSU player Kramer Robertson is no exception to the rule. He dyed his hair blonde after a previous loss in the tournament and they’re now playing in the finals. Much to the distain of his mother, Baylor University’s women’s basketball coach, he plans on keeping his good luck charm lightened locks. Whatever floats your boat.
MLB (Major League Baseball)
- What no puffy shirt? Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger has continued his home run hot streak, hitting two more on Sunday (yes in one game). Even more impressive (or frightening) than his record-breaking home run streak? He doesn’t know who Jerry Seinfeld is. Apparently, he’s never met Kramer (above) either.
Overtime
- Sports reporter extraordinaire and Dancing With The Stars host, Erin Andrews married hockey player Jarret Stoll this weekend in Montana. The two were introduced by a mutual friend, former NFL (National Football League) player and morning show host, Michael Strahan. See all the pics.
Sideline stat
- Miami Marlins Ichiro Suzuki must have found the fountain of youth. He made history on Sunday, becoming the oldest player (43) to start a game in centerfield, breaking Ricky Henderson’s previous record.
Coaches’ corner
- Sports and music always seem to collide and that’s the case in the “Big 3,” a three-on-three basketball tournament started by rapper Ice Cube. The games have no time limit, the first team to 60 points wins. The players and coaches include former NBA (National Basketball Association) legends like Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Allen Iverson.
You can catch the games on Fox Sports 1 on Mondays for the next eight weeks.