The TEN
(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1— Prep Football Zero Week Tonight: Glendora at San Dimas…Los Altos at Diamond Ranch…
2—“States directing taxpayer dollars to college sports programs — With universities competing to pay athletes millions under new NIL/revenue-sharing rules and many athletic departments running deficits, several states (including North Carolina via sports betting taxes, Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Connecticut) are providing public funding for facilities, admin costs, or related support. Analysts view this as an emerging trend that could pressure more legislatures.”—Via Yahoo Sports
3—“#4…Diaz injury caused by head spinning around watching base hits flying all around the yard.”—MVS commenter, “Just the facts” on Dodger closer Edwin Diaz returning to the injured list.
4—In a deal involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers acquire small forward Max Strus from the Cavs. Strus is 30.
5—Northview Vikings legend, sportswriter Steve Ramirez, Class of ’79, celebrates his birthday today.
6—Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski in 23 starts, has pitched 139 innings, and fanned 210 while walking just 31. ERA: 1.75…WHIP: 0.75. His fastball has topped out at 105.5 mph—6/26/2026.
7—On this day in 1991 Miami Dolphin Dan Marino became the highest played NFL player signing a 5-year extension worth $25 Million.
8—Sixteen football players, several who signed with NFL teams and participated in training camps earlier this month were granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday to return to college for one more season. Three of the players are currently listed on NFL rosters for the Browns, Cardinals and Seahawks, respectively.
9—WNBA guard, Olivia Miles.
10— “My parents would always say, ‘It doesn’t matter if it’s a guy picking up the garbage or the President of the United States, treat everybody as you want to be treated’.”—Dan Marino
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