The TEN
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1. Los Angeles is the favorite to land the 2024 Olympics after Boston gives up its chance to host.
2. Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Jonathan Martin, who was the player harassed during the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal of 2013, announced his plans to retire following a back injury.
3. New York Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia is suspended 162 games for a second positive test for performance enhancing drugs.
4. The Kansas City Royals acquire Ben Zobrist from the Oakland A’s for two minor league pitchers.
5. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four game suspension is upheld by commissioner Roger Goodell.
6. The first NFL preseason game is the Hall of Fame game August 9 between Minnesota and Pittsburgh in Canton, Ohio.
7. Raudric Curtis, the new Bellflower head coach, was the Buccaneers DC from 2010-2013.
8. According to the website WalletHub The average ticket price for an MLS game is four times more expensive in Seattle than in Chicago.
9. “Thanks Monrovian for being so awesome as a fan and a videographer. Monrovia fans shouldn’t be so lucky to have people like yourself making fans proud of our guys. I think this is going to be one of those special seasons.” – MVS Commenter Observantcat.
10. On this day in 1978, on Old-Timers Day, George Steinbrenner announces that Billy Martin will return as manager in 1980 and current manager Bob Lemon will become GM.
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