(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in the TEN)
1. Carmelo Anthony informs the Knicks that he will opt out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent.
2. The Dodgers have won seven of their last 10 but remain four games back of the Giants.
3. Mid Valley birthday wishes to former Mid Valley staffer and San Gabriel quarterback Saile Ramirez.
4. The U.S. Men’s Soccer team allows a goal in the final minute of play and end up with a draw against Portugal. A win or draw Thursday against Germany and the U.S. will advance.
5. San Marino’s returning leading tacklers are senior to be Matt Miller and junior to be Joey Wagner with 45 tackles each in 2013.
6. LaDainian Tomlison shares a birthday to day with former Boston Celtic and Toronto Raptor Acie Earl.
7. The 2014 Wimbledon Championships start today.
8. On this day in 1969 Joe Frazier TKO’s Jerry Quarry for the heavyweight boxing title.
9. Michelle Wie wins her first major , The U.S. Open, in her eight season on the LPGA Tour.
10. “Ali always said I would be nothing without him. But, what would he have been without me?” Joe Frazier
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