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Sports Roundup: Garcia’s Arrest, Russell’s Confidence, 4 Nations Face-Off, and NWSL Record

Boxing star Ryan Garcia faces arrest for felony vandalism amidst personal struggles. George Russell of Mercedes is confident of beating Max Verstappen in the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Boston is set to host the final of the new 4 Nations Face-Off, a significant development in international hockey. Lastly, the Chicago Red Stars set a new NWSL attendance record at Wrigley Field, marking a historic moment for women's professional soccer.Sources:https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40309457/ryan-garcia-arrested-alleged-damages-beverly-hills-hotelhttps://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/40307763/russell-beat-verstappen-canada-gphttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40308368/nhl-union-address-4-nations-salary-cap-ltir-cup-finalhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40308948/chicago-red-stars-nwsl-attendance-record-wrigley-fieldOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Boxing star Garcia arrested for felony vandalism(00:03:31) Russell: We can beat Verstappen in Canada GP(00:06:15) Boston to host final of new 4 Nations Face-Off(00:09:37) Chicago breaks NWSL attendance mark at Wrigley

England’s Euro Readiness, IndyCar Controversy, and Transfer Talks Heat Up

England's national football team faces criticism after a defeat in their final warm-up game, but manager Gareth Southgate assures readiness for the upcoming Euro 2024. IndyCar racer Agustin Canapino takes a leave of absence following a dispute with rival driver Theo Pourchaire over alleged death threats. Real Madrid reignites interest in signing Alphonso Davies as the summer transfer window approaches. Lastly, Houston Astros' right fielder Kyle Tucker is placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shin contusion.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40300525/england-ready-euro-2024-iceland-loss-boos-gareth-southgatehttps://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/40299706/agustin-canapino-takes-leave-disputing-online-abusehttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40300514/transfer-talk-real-madrid-reignite-interest-signing-alphonso-davieshttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40301326/houston-astros-put-kyle-tucker-injured-list-right-shin-contusionOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Southgate: Beaten England will be ready for Euros(00:03:05) IndyCar driver to sit after rebuffing death threats(00:06:01) Transfer Talk: Real Madrid reignite interest in signing Alphonso Davies(00:08:14) Astros OF Tucker goes on IL with shin contusion

Oklahoma’s Softball Dynasty, F1’s 2026 Regulations, NBA Finals Game 1, and NBA Expansion

Oklahoma Sooners women's softball team clinches their fourth consecutive Women's College World Series championship. Drivers weigh in on F1's 2026 regulations. Boston Celtics secure a dominant win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver hints at league expansion.Sources:https://www.espn.com/college-sports/softball/story/_/id/40296502/oklahoma-softball-2024-wcws-senior-class-four-national-championships-historyhttps://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/40294740/drastic-change-drivers-weigh-f1-2026-regulationshttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40272429/2024-nba-finals-biggest-takeaways-game-1-boston-dallashttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40295974/nba-commissioner-silver-exploring-expansion-next-agendaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) A storybook ending for the five seniors who powered Oklahoma's unprecedented softball dynasty(00:03:27) 'Drastic change': Drivers weigh in on F1's 2026 regulations(00:06:24) Celtics command the Garden: Biggest takeaways of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas(00:09:23) Silver: Exploring NBA expansion next on agenda

FIFA’s Human Rights Challenge and Groundbreaking ASL Sports Broadcast

Amnesty International calls for FIFA to commit to human rights guarantees. Boston Celtics head coach meets with Manchester City manager ahead of NBA Finals. NHL offers historic Stanley Cup Finals sign-language broadcast. Plus, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray makes a comeback after a challenging season.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40287201/amnesty-international-human-rights-fifa-world-cupshttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40287506/joe-mazzulla-boston-celtics-pep-guardiola-manchester-city-2024-nba-finalshttps://awfulannouncing.com/espn/historic-asl-broadcast-stanley-cup-final.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40287509/cardinals-kyler-murray-locked-late-start-2023Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Amnesty Int'l to FIFA: No rights guarantees, no WC(00:03:41) Mazzulla meets with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola before 2024 NBA Finals(00:05:53) NHL offering historic Stanley Cup Finals sign-language broadcast(00:08:26) Healthy Kyler 'locked in' after late start in 2023

Uncertainty in UFC 303, USWNT’s New Era, and Lakers’ Potential New Coach

Suspense builds as ESPN pulls ads for the McGregor-Chandler fight. Emma Hayes faces the challenge of selecting her Olympic squad for the US Women's National Soccer Team. The LA Lakers reportedly eye ESPN's JJ Redick as their next head coach. Plus, Gerrit Cole shows promising signs of recovery in his first minor league appearance in eight years.Sources:https://www.outkick.com/sports/conor-mcgregor-michael-chandler-fight-off-why-did-espn-pull-all-adshttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40280962/uswnt-auditions-now-hayes-pick-olympics-squadhttps://awfulannouncing.com/nba/lakers-jj-redick-coach-frontrunner-zeroing-in.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40280582/new-york-yankees-gerrit-cole-cruises-first-rehab-start-double-aOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Conor McGregor - Michael Chandler Fight Fate Up In Air As ESPN Appears To Pull All Ads(00:03:17) USWNT auditions are over, now Hayes must pick her Olympics squad(00:05:29) Lakers reportedly closing in on ESPN's JJ Redick as next head coach(00:08:35) Cole 'definitely close' after successful rehab start

Longhorns Advance to WCWS Final, Leyland’s No. 10 Retired, Mbappe Joins Real Madrid, Scott’s Streak on the Line

Texas Longhorns advance to the WCWS championship finals, Detroit Tigers retire Jim Leyland's No. 10, Kylian Mbappe signs with Real Madrid, and Adam Scott's future in the U.S. Open hangs in the balance. Tune in for these thrilling sports stories and more.Sources:https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40273052/kavan-one-hit-gem-sends-texas-stanford-wcws-finalhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40273950/jim-leyland-no-10-retired-detroit-tigershttps://www.espn.com/soccer/insider/story/_/id/40257086/what-mbappe-transfer-real-madrid-means-psg-europe-competitionhttps://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40273300/adam-scott-falls-short-us-open-qualifying-putting-majors-streak-jeopardyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Dominant pitching lifts No. 1 UT into WCWS final(00:03:52) Leyland's No. 10 to be retired by Tigers Aug. 3(00:06:42) Kylian Mbappe has joined Real Madrid -- now what? Can anyone else even compete?(00:09:46) Scott falters at U.S. Open qualifier; streak on line

Biles’ Evolution, 49ers’ Super Bowl Odds, Dixon’s Record Win, Panthers’ Stanley Cup Favoritism

Simone Biles wins her 9th U.S. title and continues to mentor the next generation of athletes. ESPN's projection system gives the 49ers the best odds to win Super Bowl 59. Scott Dixon races to a record 4th Detroit Grand Prix win. Despite the Oilers' debut, the Panthers open as favorites to win the Stanley Cup.Sources:https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40265397/simone-biles-cruises-9th-us-gymnastics-championshiphttps://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/cowboys-chiefs-eagles-ravens-lions-bills-super-bowl/1740647/https://www.espn.com/auto/story/_/id/40263569/scott-dixon-races-record-fourth-detroit-grand-prix-winhttps://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/40266679/panthers-favored-win-stanley-cup-mcdavid-win-mvpOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Biles wins 9th U.S. title, continues Olympic prep(00:02:41) ESPN projection system gives 49ers best odds to win Super Bowl 59(00:05:42) Dixon races to record 4th Detroit Grand Prix win(00:09:22) Panthers open as favorites to win Stanley Cup

Panthers’ Stanley Cup Run, Zhang’s TKO Victory, and New Era for USWNT

The Florida Panthers are heading to their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final. Zhilei Zhang scores a career-defining victory over Deontay Wilder. The US women's national team showcases a revitalized strategy under new coach Emma Hayes. Plus, Islam Makhachev successfully defends his UFC lightweight championship and eyes a second belt in the welterweight division.Sources:https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/40259846/nhl-playoffs-2024-stanley-cup-florida-panthers-keys-takeaways-matchup-oilers-starshttps://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/40259110/zhilei-zhang-finishes-deontay-wilder-brutal-5th-round-tkohttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40259408/good-start-hayes-uswnt-era-begins-win-south-koreahttps://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/40259914/ufc-302-takeaways-makhachev-eyes-double-champ-legacy-khabibOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final: Keys to their run, early look at next matchup(00:03:48) Zhang finishes Wilder in brutal fifth-round TKO(00:06:19) 'Good start': Hayes' USWNT era begins with win over South Korea(00:09:17) UFC 302 takeaways: Makhachev eyes double-champ, legacy beyond Khabib

Ronaldo’s Heartbreak, Judge’s Record-Breaking May, and Schroder’s Soccer Debut

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr side loses the Saudi King's Cup final, leaving Ronaldo in tears. Aaron Judge caps off a spectacular May with record-breaking performances. Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder makes his professional soccer debut for a German club. Plus, ESPN's Football Power Index predicts a positive outlook for the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals.Sources:https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40252356/cristiano-ronaldo-tears-al-nassr-saudi-kings-cup-al-hilalhttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40254091/aaron-judge-caps-spectacular-another-2-hrs-4-rbishttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40252054/brooklyn-nets-dennis-schroder-german-soccer-club-debut-fc-germania-bleckenstedthttps://www.cincyjungle.com/2024/5/31/24168040/nfl-predictions-2024-espn-fpi-cincinnati-bengals-rankingsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Ronaldo in tears as Al Nassr lose King's Cup final(00:02:50) Judge caps torrid May with another 2 HRs, 4 RBIs(00:05:39) Dennis Schroder makes professional soccer debut for German club in sixth division(00:08:25) ESPN’s Football Power Index has a positive outlook on the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals

Underdogs and Unions: A Week in Sports

The Boston Celtics face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, while soccer players' unions threaten a strike over the new Club World Cup. Texas opens the Women's College World Series with a one-hitter win, and the Minnesota Timberwolves look to the future after a postseason loss.Sources:https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/40248465/tatum-celtics-favored-doncic-mavs-nba-finalshttps://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40247573/fifpro-pfa-club-world-cup-players-strikehttps://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40248333/teagan-kavan-one-hitter-leads-no-1-texas-stanford-wcwshttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40248824/anthony-edwards-says-wolves-back-playoff-exitOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:37) Celtics open as Finals betting favorites over Mavs(00:03:04) Players' unions threaten strike over Club World Cup(00:05:23) No. 1 Texas opens WCWS with one-hitter win(00:07:36) 'We'll be back': Wolves hungry for more after loss