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Troubled ex-Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen was arrested Saturday for a suspected DWI.
It’s the second Vikings-related incident on the road this week and another alarming matter from Griffen.
According to Carver County Jail records, Griffen was arrested in Chanhassen, Minnesota, at 12:41 p.m.
Griffen was released shortly after his arrest.

Former Vikings DE Everson Griffen (Getty Images)

In 2018, Griffen underwent a mental health evaluation after Minneapolis Police Department arrested the four-time Pro Bowler. Griffen threatened to shoot a person at the Hotel Ivy.

The Yankees are bringing back a familiar face ahead of the trade deadline, though he won’t be suiting up for the team on the field. New York is reportedly set to bring back franchise great starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to serve in an advisory role for the organization.
According to Bob Klapisch of NJ.com, Pettitte will be an advisor for manager Aaron Boone, suggesting there are no plans to remove pitching coach Matt Blake from his role.

Martin Brundle’s on the run.
The former F1 driver and current broadcaster tries to interview every celebrity on the grid and, in doing so, gave off a rude appearance while interviewing actor Terry Crews at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Crews, known for popping his pecs as the Old Spice guy (and tons of acting credits), gave a jubilant interview with Brundle. The interviewer’s abrupt exit cut off the actor.
Yes, Brundle’s a man on the move on a busy grid, but interrupting Crews came off as bad optics.

The United States gave a decent account of itself in its first World Cup in eight years in 2022, going 1-0-2 before falling to the Netherlands in the round of 16.
That would not have been possible without AC Milan attacking midfielder/winger Christian Pulisic, whose goal in the 38th minute against Iran helped push the Stars and Stripes through to the next stage. The feat was made even more remarkable by the fact that Pulisic suffered a pelvic contusion scoring the goal.
After the victory, a photo surfaced and quickly went viral of Pulisic celebrating the U.S.

The NBA’s board of governors approved the sale of the Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The move, expected to be completed in the next one to two weeks, will end Michael Jordan’s 13-year tenure as the team’s majority owner.
According to ESPN, the sale is for $3 billion. The franchise announced the sale on June 16 and added that Jordan will retain a minority ownership in the team.

There are a lot of ways to describe Megan Rapinoe.
She’s a decorated athlete, an Olympic gold medalist and a FIFA World Cup Champion. She’s an advocate for LGBTQ+ organizations, a supporter of transgender athletes in women’s sports and a far-left political activist.
But “the all-American hero”? That’s pushing it.
Rapinoe announced her retirement earlier this month. And ahead of her final appearance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nike posted an animated tribute to the 38-year-old soccer star — calling her just that.

Usain Bolt still holds the world record for fastest time in the 200-meter flat, but Noah Lyles is right on his heels. The 26-year-old American track and field star ran the third-fastest time in history last July and broke a different kind of record held by the Jamaican legend on Sunday.

Electric United States Sprinter Noah Lyles Blows Minds With Ridiculous Vertical During Casual Pre-Race Jump

Lyles, who is currently No. 1 in the world in the event, won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and will hope to defend his World Championship in Budapest next month.

Former New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel gave his take on the Best NFL Coach of All Time discussion and proudly snubbed Bill Belichick.
Samuel’s recent takes on his former coach and team have come off as personal. The 11-year cornerback declares that none of his takes are a shot at Belichick and the Patriots.
Speaking with TMZ, Samuel explained that his comments were misconstrued to sound like “personal” jabs. Despite his ties to the Patriots, Samuel says he’s a common critic and can dish as many hot takes as he’d like.

In the NFL, July means training camp. Training camp means bitter position battles and occasional joint practices.
Bitter position battles and occasional joint practices, in turn, often mean fights.
The Jets, under the spotlight as quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes over and HBO’s Hard Knocks films, had multiple fights break out on Saturday. Reporters questioned New York coach Robert Saleh as to his thoughts on the proceedings, and he set up an analogy instantly recognizable to any parent or child.

One of the biggest storylines of this NBA offseason is seeing if the Heat trade for longtime Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard.
Lillard, who requested a trade from Portland back on July 1, reportedly remains adamant that he wants to end up in Miami. However, an official trade has yet to materialize. According to the Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds, there might be one specific Heat player that entices Lillard to join the team.
“He’s made up his mind, this is what he wants,” Reynolds said on Saturday Sports World with Marc Stein. “There’s a billion reasons why.