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It’s Friday, July 11. On this day in 1914, George Herman "Babe" Ruth made his major league debut, pitching seven strong innings for the Red Sox and leading them to a 4-3 win over the Indians.
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🏀 Cooper Flagg Shows Flashes in Summer League Debut |
Mavericks No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg turned heads in his Summer League debut on Thursday night — even if the jumper wasn’t falling.
Flagg notched a tidy 10 points, six boards, four assists, three steals, and a block in 32 minutes, highlighted by a rim-rattling tomahawk dunk and a clutch late-game block that set up the eventual go‑ahead triple.
While he went just 5‑for‑21 from the field and missed all five triples, his poise handling double teams and ability to make winning plays didn’t go unnoticed by coach Jason Kidd.
Flagg himself called it “one of the worst games of my life,” but added, “we got the win” — and those flashes of two‑way upside were enough to light up Vegas in Dallas' 87-85 victory over the Lakers. |
🎾 American Anisimova Upsets No. 1 Sabalenka at Wimbledon |
Amanda Anisimova pulled off a stunning upset over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Thursday’s Wimbledon semifinal, battling past her 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.
The 23‑year‑old served up fearless shot‑making and sidestepped Sabalenka’s comeback in the second set, holding her nerve in the decider.
The clash even featured a tense moment when Sabalenka challenged Anisimova for not apologizing after a net‑cord winner—but the American kept her cool and sealed the win.
Now Anisimova lands a dream showdown with Iga Swiatek in Saturday’s final—grass‑court fireworks incoming. | 🏀 Thunder Sign Jalen Williams to Max Extension |
The Thunder are reportedly signing Jalen Williams to a five-year rookie max extension worth up to $287 million, completing a supermax sweep for their core trio with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren this week.
The deal caps off a whirlwind offseason for OKC, with owner Clay Bennett committing a staggering $822 million to their nucleus in just days.
Williams, fresh off All-Star, All-NBA, All-Defensive honors and a Finals breakout averaging 23.6 ppg, played through wrist surgery en route to OKC’s first NBA championship.
With the entire triumvirate locked in long-term, the Thunder are firmly betting on sustained contention and the start of a true dynasty in OKC. |
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► The Yankees erased a 5–0 deficit and broke up a no-hitter in the eighth before walking off the Mariners 6–5 in the 10th on an Aaron Judge sacrifice fly Thursday night. (More)
► Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the third player in MLB history to hit 25 home runs and steal 25 bases before the All-Star break, joining Bobby Bonds and Eric Davis after a two-homer game in an 8-1 win vs. the Twins on Thursday. (See Details)
► The Red Sox rallied to defeat the Rays 4-3 on Thursday night, extending their win streak to a season-high seven games, powered by key seventh-inning hits from Marcelo Mayer and Ceddanne Rafaela. (More)
► The Rays acquired right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Orioles in exchange for the No. 37 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft to bolster their bullpen with a power arm boasting a 3.52 ERA and strong strikeout numbers. (More)
► MLB finalized the eight-player field for the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, consisting of Ronald Acuna Jr., Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Byron Buxton, Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero, Brent Rooker, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (See Details)
► Former MLB manager Lee Elia, known for his legendary rant and a long career coaching multiple teams including the Phillies and Cubs, passed away at age 87. (More)
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The Latest in Golf:
► Jake Knapp shared the lead in the opening round of the Scottish Open with a 6-under 64 alongside Sepp Straka, Nico Echavarria, and Victor Perez, while Rory McIlroy shook off rust from his recent break, leaving him four shots back. (More)
► LPGA golfer Charley Hull, ranked No. 19 in the world, withdrew from the Evian Championship due to illness after collapsing twice on the tee box of hole No. 4 during the opening round while dealing with a virus. (More)
► Collin Morikawa reflected on a three-year-old quote from Jordan Spieth about the importance of creativity in links golf, which continues to influence his approach during the Scottish Open, despite Spieth's absence. (See Details)
► NBA legend Charles Barkley, despite achieving his best-ever finish of 58th place at last year's American Century Championship, enters this week's tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Resort as the longest shot to win. (More)
► Bryson DeChambeau is partnering with Sportsbox AI and Google to use AI for real-time golf swing analysis, aiding his 2024 U.S. Open win and aiming to create accessible AI coaches for all golfers. (See Details) |
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► Chargers RB Najee Harris suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks mishap at a Fourth of July event that also injured several other attendees, but his agent confirmed he is expected to be fully ready for the upcoming season. (More)
► The NCAA has postponed any decision on expanding the March Madness basketball tournament beyond its current 68-team format for both men's and women's divisions, citing significant financial and operational costs. (See Details)
► The Maple Leafs traded 38-year-old enforcer Ryan Reaves to the Sharks for 24-year-old defenseman Henry Thrun, aiming to bolster their defense. (More)
► Former MMA star and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant after battling pneumonia and a staph infection that caused his heart to stop four times. (More)
► Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed a probable commitment to staying with Milwaukee next season, citing his love for the city, amid discussions of past trade leverage for roster improvements. (More)
► The new college sports agency is rejecting certain athlete NIL deals involving donor-backed collectives due to their lack of a valid business purpose under NCAA rules, amid the recent House settlement. (See Details)
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