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The TEN

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

1—Mookie Betts has played the same number of MLB regular-season games with the Los Angeles Dodgers (794) as he did with the Boston Red Sox (also 794).

2—France faces Morocco today in the round of eight in 2026 World Cup.

3—On this date in 1947, O.J. Simpson was born. Less infamous, former Kansas City Royals outfielder Willie Wilson was born in 1955. Wilson played 19 MLB seasons stole 668 bases, batted .285, and won the World Series with the Royals in 1985,

4—Former Temple City running back Johnny Escobedo turns 36 today. Escobedo rushed for 726 yards, seven touchdowns, and five yards a crack for the Rams in 2007.

5—On this date in 1948, 42-year old pitcher Satchel Paige makes his MLB debut for the Cleveland Indians. He threw two scoreless innings against the St. Louis Browns, allowing two singles, and striking out one.

6—“I think people need to look at themselves in the mirror and realize, like, man, you got some insecurities if you sitting down and putting Caitlin Clark as the 11th best guard.”—WNBA legend Candace Parker

7—”It’s like drinking from a fire hydrant.”—Los Angeles Rams first round QB Ty Simpson on learning Sean McVay’s offense.

8—Kyler Murray versus J.J. McCarthy, who do you see as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback in 2026?

9—Justin Verlander, the Detroit Tigers ace (3x Cy Young, 2x World Series champ, nearing Hall of Fame), announced he will retire after the 2026 season. The 43-year-old was also named an All-Star “Legend Pick.” He has 266 wins, 3,554 strikeouts, and multiple (3) no-hitters

10—“Minter and Garrison kept texting me from Yosemite while they were fishing. They kept saying ‘you could have retired too!’ I’m not ready for that. I enjoy this too much.” – Covina assistant Dominic Angelo in 2014.