📰 Cardinals complete double play after Cubs star Ian Happ commits baserunning blunder
Ian Happ, a MLB outfielder for the Cubs, made a critical mistake during a game against the Cardinals in St. Louis. In the first inning, Happ hit a single to left field but later ran to second base without retouching first base. Despite making it back to first before the ball reached the Cardinals’ first baseman, Happ was ruled out for not properly retouching the bag. The Cubs went on to win the game 3-0 against their NL Central division rivals. Happ, a three-time Gold Glove winner, is in his ninth season with the Cubs.
📰 Portland’s WNBA expansion team fires team president just two months into tenure: report
The WNBA’s Portland franchise fired its president, Inky Son, due to challenges with the team’s launch. Son was let go just three weeks before the team was set to reveal its official name. The WNBA did not immediately comment on Son’s dismissal. Son, who was previously with the National Basketball Players Association, was hired as the first employee of the Portland franchise. Despite initial confidence in Son’s leadership, the decision was made to part ways with her.
📰 Travis Kelce’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ co-star, Christopher McDonald, lauds Super Bowl champ’s acting skills
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is set to star in the upcoming movie “Happy Gilmore 2” alongside Hollywood star Christopher McDonald who will reprise his role as Shooter McGavin. McDonald praised Kelce’s acting skills, describing him as funny, handsome, and surprisingly good. Despite not playing golf with Kelce during filming, McDonald acknowledged Kelce’s talent on the golf course. Kelce expressed his excitement for the opportunity to be part of the movie, calling it a dream come true and surpassing his expectations from his previous acting experiences. The movie is scheduled for release on July 25 and will be available on Netflix.
📰 New York Islanders choose Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft. Schaefer, a 17-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, had played for the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League. Despite a collarbone injury that limited his games last year, Schaefer’s skills on both offense and defense made him a top prospect. He became the fifth defenseman to be drafted first overall since 2000, following in the footsteps of Owen Power in 2021. Schaefer overcame personal tragedies, including the loss of his mother to cancer, to achieve this milestone. The draft was held in a decentralized format at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, with the Islanders winning the lottery for the top pick.
📰 LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka destroys tee marker with driver after wayward shot
Brooks Koepka, a LIV Golf star playing for Smash GC, had a rough start during the first round of LIV Dallas when he struggled and withdrew due to illness after being six over par. Koepka’s outburst on the ninth hole, where he smashed his club and destroyed a tee marker, highlighted his frustration. Despite his struggles at LIV Dallas, Koepka had performed better at the recent U.S. Open, finishing tied for 12th. Koepka, a five-time major champion, has had success in major championships, including winning the PGA Championship multiple times. Koepka’s career earnings on the PGA Tour were nearly $44 million before he joined LIV Golf in 2022, where he became the first golfer to win five times in a season.
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