Larry Smith breaks down a whirlwind of sports headlines and exclusive interviews:

• ⚾️ MLB All‑Star Break Preview

  • Tonight’s midsummer classic at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia

  • Cal Raleigh makes history as the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby, with family pitching and catching

• ⚾️ Rays Ownership Shakeup

  • Tampa Bay Rays reported for sale at a $1.7 billion price tag

  • Future of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg vs. potential move to Tampa

• 🏀 WNBA Expansion News

  • Return of the Portland Fire as the next expansion franchise (2000–2002 revival)

  • Star guard Rhyne Howard sidelined for July after knee injury

  • A’ja Wilson invests in Boston’s NWSL expansion team

• 🎾 Wimbledon Moment of Awe

  • Iga Świątek’s dominant 6–0, 6–0 victory in the women’s final

  • Only the second “double bagel” in Wimbledon women’s final history

• 🏈 SEC Media Days Recap

  • Key takeaways from Greg Sankey on playoff expansion, new era of NIL and the House settlement

  • Inside look at commissioner collaboration with Big 10’s Tony Petitti

• 🏈 College Football Outlook with Andrew Monaco

  • Evaluating Texas A &M’s culture reset under Mike Elko

  • Returning starters, quarterback Marcel Reed’s leadership, and offseason roster retention

• 🏀 NBA Summer League & Al Horford Update

  • Victor Wembanyama cleared for 2025–26 season after blood‑clot scare

  • Standout performances by Drew Timme, Tre Johnson, Terrence Shannon Jr.

  • 39‑year‑old Al Horford weighing retirement vs. potential roles with Lakers or Warriors

Tags:
MLB All‑Star Game • Cal Raleigh • Tampa Bay Rays sale • WNBA expansion • Portland Fire • Rhyne Howard injury • A’ja Wilson • Wimbledon double bagel • Iga Świątek • SEC Media Days • Greg Sankey • NIL regulations • College Football Playoff • Texas A &M Aggies • Mike Elko • Marcel Reed • NBA Summer League • Victor Wembanyama • Al Horford retirement