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Jun 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (7) hits a single against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Yeah, an Open Thread two days in a row. But I’m going to be gone most of the day.
I rode 80 km yesterday and I feel fine this morning, maybe a little soreness in that foot. I’m going for 50-60 today, and then two days off and the MS Ride. I’ve raised $3702, so beat my goal.

Indiana Fever center-forward Aliyah Boston (7) is introduced Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Fever’s season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. | Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s the third quarter of a late May game against the Valkyries and the Fever are looking to cap off a third-quarter rally that saw them overturn a seven-point deficit to take the lead.

Last week, I said there were two developments that could bring the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story back to the front burner. As it turns out, there was another way it could have been dusted off.
Beyond The Athletic announcing the outcome of its internal investigation of Russini (number one) and Russini going public with her side of the story (number two), a third path for resurrecting the issue was looming — a lengthy New York Times article regarding the ordeal.
It’s a significant article, for several reasons. First, it contains several new revelations.

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Bryce Lance received an opportunity to take on a big role during minicamp. It’s safe to say that the fourth-round rookie made the most of it with Chris Olave and first-round pick Jordyn Tyson limited due to injuries — which is why ESPN’s Katherine Terrell highlighted Lance as the Saints’ biggest surprise during team activities this spring.
“The fourth-round pick got his time to shine during minicamp with Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson limited and a number of other wideouts hurt,” Terrell wrote.

The host for the 2036 Olympics and Paralympics — the next Games yet to be awarded — will be chosen in mid-2029 with the IOC returning to choosing a Summer Games host seven years out.
In mid-2029, the IOC Executive Board will select “preferred hosts” for 2036 to go up for election at an IOC session.
The next two Summer Games will be in Los Angeles in 2028 and Brisbane, Australia, in 2032.
LA received the 2028 Games in 2017 — when Paris was also named the 2024 host. Brisbane was named 2032 host in 2021.

Atletico Madrid swoop for Solet at €25m, as Inter risk missing out again
Inter risk losing another player they thought was under wraps, because there are reports in France that Atletico Madrid will target Udinese defender Oumar Solet.

FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Marco Palestra of Cagliari Calcio reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Artemio Franchi on January 24, 2026 in Florence, Italy.

Mexico XI vs Czechia – Predicted lineup and team news
Mexico conclude their 2026 World Cup group stage campaign with a clash against Czechia at the Estadio Azteca in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The co-hosts have won back-to-back games against South Africa and South Korea to confirm their place in the knockout rounds.
Two hard-fought wins have ensured Mexico a place in the Round of 32, and head coach Javier Aguirre could make wholesale changes to keep his side fresh for the knockouts.

Mexico team news
Guillermo Ochoa is set to start for Mexico this evening.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – JUNE 13: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Cadillac F1 Team and Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Cadillac F1 Team on stage prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Barcelona-Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 13, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) | Formula 1 via Getty Images
The Formula 1 grid heads to the Styrian Alps this week for the Austrian Grand Prix.
And for the sport’s newest team, it is the latest step on their climb to the midfield.

England head coach Brendon McCullum has firmly dismissed speculation of a rift with Test captain Ben Stokes, describing the reports as “baseless” and even “amusing” ahead of England’s crucial third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Speaking in Nottingham after a lengthy face-to-face conversation with Stokes, McCullum stressed that both their personal friendship and professional partnership remain stronger than ever despite recent scrutiny surrounding the England camp.

Liverpool and Newcastle could be on a collision course over two more players after Munoz hijack
Liverpool and Newcastle could potentially be on a collision course over two more wingers this summer, following on from the transfer of Victor Munoz to Anfield.
As detailed by Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, the Magpies had been on the verge of completing a deal to sign the Spain international, only for the Reds to make the most of an opportunity to swoop in and snap him up instead, with the move being officially confirmed last week.