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LeBron James’s future was the talk of the NBA world on Tuesday, the day after he made a vague comment about his career future after the Lakers’ elimination.
ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson wanted to use the topic as a springboard to a joke about fellow analyst Kendrick Perkins, but it backfired in a big way. During Tuesday’s episode of NBA Today, Jefferson wound up on the wrong end of the joke.
“Do you think it’s a better chance of LeBron retiring or Perk going on a diet?” Jefferson asked host Malika Andrews.
Instead of answering the question, Andrews chose a third option.

Welterweight champions Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. have reportedly agreed to a deal to fight on July 29 in Las Vegas, according to ESPN.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole notched a significant career milestone during his start on Tuesday. The righthander registered his 2,000th strikeout in the second inning against the Orioles, making him the third-fastest player in MLB history to achieve the feat.
In terms of games pitched, only Clayton Kershaw and Randy Johnson needed fewer to rack up their 2,000th career strikeout. Cole achieved the feat in the 278th start of his MLB career, while Johnson did it in 262 and Kershaw in 277. 
Additionally, Cole also required the third-fewest innings in MLB history to record 2,000 strikeouts.

Phil Mickelson, arguably the most famous PGA Tour defector to LIV Golf, is defending his new tour following Brooks Koepka’s PGA Championship victory. Koepka is another member of LIV Golf. As is Bryson DeChambeau, who finished 4th, and Cam Smith, who finished 9th.
Mickelson finished tied for second alongside Koepka in April’s Masters tournament won by Jon Rahm. Patrick Reed finished tied for fourth at Augusta. Mickelson doesn’t think that’s a coincidence.
He took to Twitter to explain that LIV Golf is the perfect tour for focusing on the four golf majors.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin joined the team for its organized team activities at the team’s practice field Tuesday in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Hamlin’s sighting on the field comes a little more than month after he was “fully cleared” to resume football activities following his cardiac arrest during the Bills’ Monday Night Football game against the Bengals on Jan. 2 at Paycor Stadium.
Hamlin, who was wearing a pair of shorts and a blue No. 3 practice jersey, participated in Buffalo’s individual drills and stretching routines to begin and conclude practice.

It’s miraculous that the NBA fined Jimmy Butler for something not related to his trolling tactics.
NBA Slaps Jimmy Butler On The Wrist
The NBA slapped an absurd fine on Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. It’s the only hiccup Butler has encountered in his near-perfect postseason run. Butler received a $25,000 fine for violating league rules governing media interview access, according to a statement Tuesday.
Butler is being penalized for skipping media sessions after Game 3’s 128-102 Miami Heat victory.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made themselves the focus of an intense political debate.
As part of their pride night celebrations in June, the team decided to present an award to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. That group, in which performers dress in drag as Catholic nuns and mock religious rituals, uses “go and sin some more” as its motto.
Many noticed the Dodgers’ decision and rightfully criticized it for being insensitive to Christians and Catholics. Senator Marco Rubio drew attention to their bewildering choice, calling for the team to remove the award.

Hannah and Zach are back with more baseball fun and games, as well as a long conversation with Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder about the frequency of pitcher injuries in today’s MLB.

Alabama football coach Nick Saban enjoyed his offseason by taking a trip overseas to Italy. 
When detailing his vacation to reporters, Saban revealed that football fans across the pond were very welcoming, with many shouting a celebratory “Roll Tide!” after catching a glimpse of the 71-year-old.
In addition to the positive cheers he received, Saban admitted some “other SEC fans” jeered him while overseas.
“You know, it’s something to say about the brand that we have. An iconic brand, the Crimson Tide.

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Phil Mickelson took to Twitter a few days after the PGA Championship to discuss why the LIV Tour schedule works for majors.
Phil Mickelson is back on Twitter, giving the public hot takes as he continues to advocate for the LIV Golf Tour. After the warm welcome from Rochester during the PGA Championship, he wasted no time trying to prove a point.
Lefty was and is still a favorite for PGA Tour and LIV Golf fans worldwide. His infectious thumbs up and smile are two of the most recognizable things on a golf course.