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It’s Monday, July 7. On this day in 2001, at the first Daytona Cup race since Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s passing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. charged from seventh with nine laps to go to win the Pepsi 400, narrowly beating teammate Michael Waltrip.

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► Phillies ace Zack Wheeler delivered a historic performance on Sunday, striking out 12 and allowing just one hit—a solo home run—in his first complete game since 2021, leading Philadelphia to a 3-1 win vs. the Reds. (See Details)

► Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff, returning from shoulder surgery after 652 days, allowed one run on two hits over six innings with eight strikeouts in a 3-1 win vs. the Marlins on Sunday in his first MLB start since 2023. (More)

► Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger made a spectacular shoestring catch and precise throw to double off Francisco Lindor on Sunday, helping the Yankees end a six-game losing streak in the Subway Series finale. (See Video)

► MLB announced the complete All-Star Game rosters, including pitchers and reserves, featuring 19 first-time selections and veterans like Clayton Kershaw as a "Legend Pick," set to compete on July 15 at Truist Park. (See Rosters)

► Mets star Pete Alonso will not participate in the Home Run Derby to instead focus on rest and recovery during the break, prioritizing his second-half performance over the event he has competed in every year since his rookie season. (More)

► The Padres will activate veteran pitcher Yu Darvish from the 60-day IL to make his season debut tonight vs. the Diamondbacks, following a recovery from elbow inflammation that sidelined him since March. (More)

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The Latest in Motorsports:

► Shane van Gisbergen capped off a dominant weekend in Chicago by winning both the Xfinity and Cup Series races from the pole, completing the sweep with a Sunday victory in the Grant Park 165. (More)

► Joey Logano confronted Ross Chastain after a late-race incident at the Chicago Street Course, where Chastain intentionally hit Logano's car in retaliation, sparking a heated post-race exchange. (See Details)

► Scott Dixon capitalized on a late-race mistake by teammate Alex Palou to secure a record-extending seventh victory at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, marking his first win of the 2025 season. (See Details)

► Lando Norris celebrated a dream come true with his first home win at a dramatic, rain-affected British Grand Prix, describing the stressful race as a childhood ambition fulfilled with McLaren. (More)

► Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty for a safety car infringement during the British Grand Prix, due to erratic braking that forced Max Verstappen to take evasive action, cost him the lead and handed the victory to his McLaren teammate. (See Video)

​​​​​​​​ ► Brian Campbell won the John Deere Classic in a playoff against Emiliano Grillo, finishing at 18 under par, while Max Homa and Davis Thompson fell short despite strong performances. (More)

► Americans Taylor Fritz (men's) and Amanda Anisimova (women's) secured Wimbledon quarterfinal appearances with victories on Sunday, while Carlos Alcaraz’s win streak reached 18. (More)

► Cowboys Pro Bowl returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested in Texas on misdemeanor marijuana and weapons charges just weeks before the team's training camp. (More)

► The Nuggets reportedly expect Jonas Valanciunas to honor his two-year contract as a key backup center, despite interest from a Greek team, and will not allow a buyout unless an agreement is reached. (More)

► WNBA All-Star Game rosters were unveiled for the July 19 exhibition in Indianapolis, headlined by captains Caitlin Clark of Indiana and Napheesa Collier of Minnesota. (See Rosters)

► The USA's Redeem Team, led by MVP AJ Dybantsa, won the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, defeating Germany 109-76 in the final. (More)

► Mavericks star Kyrie Irving expressed caution about returning from his ACL injury by the 2026 playoffs, emphasizing a focus on full recovery over a specific timeline, despite the team's optimism for an earlier return. (See Details)

► Ed Fiori, a four-time PGA Tour winner nicknamed "The Grip," who famously defeated Tiger Woods at the 1996 Quad Cities Classic, passed away at 72 after battling cancer. (More)

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