(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
- ESPNU turns into ESPN 8 “The Ocho” today.
- After 13 seasons, NT Vince Woolfork retires from the NFL. Played with the Patriots and Texans.
- Jacksonville Jaguar OT Branden Albert announces he wants to unretire, one week after announcing retirement.
- Arsenal hosts Leicester City on Friday afternoon to open the Barclay’s Premier League season.
- Angels Mike Trout celebrates his birthday with his 1,000 career hit at 26. He became the third player to reach accomplishment on his birthday.
- Los Angeles Dodgers have won 13 of their last 14. Didn’t win yesterday, due to off-day.
- 35th Running of the Arlington Million will take place on Saturday, August 12. The first running was won by California-based John Henry.
- Rams and Chargers both begin pre-season games over the weekend hosting the Cowboys and Seahawks respectively.
- 29-years ago today, Wrigley Field played its first night game when the Cubs faced the Phillies. It was rained out in the fourth-inning as the game was played on 8/8/88
- “Turn the lights off!” – Bill Murray after Philadelphia Phillies left-fielder Phil Bradley hit the first homer in night baseball.
10. Arroyo
9. La Mirada
Tribune News Groups top 10 daily countdown. I got a feeling Arroyo probably doesn’t belong in this top 10! Pasadena StarNews, San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Daily News are the areas this top 10 is compiled from.