🤔 Can LIONEL MESSI Lead Inter Miami to Victory?

PLUS: Hard Knocks is Finally Here

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Hello, Tuesday. We meet again. And boy, did your brothers Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday give us something to talk about. From thrilling events like Jake Paul's unanimous decision over Nate Diaz inside the ring, the US Women's soccer team's unexpected elimination in the Semifinals, conference realignments, MLB knockouts, Lionel Messi's brilliant performance leading Inter Miami to the MLS Leagues Cup quarterfinals, and so much more - you've given us a lot to recap.

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HOWEVER, let's not forget about the other side of the family. What lies ahead this week? Let's break it all down.

MAJOR HEADLINES ✍️

🥊 Jake Paul redeems himself with a unanimous decision victory over former MMA Nate Diaz

  • Paul’s professional record is now 7-1

  • Paul vs. Diaz was the second-highest recorded gate for a combat sports event, only surpassed by the UFC’s last appearance in Dallas

  • After the fight, Paul offered Diaz $10 million to fight inside the cage, MMA style

US women's World Cup journey ends in a dramatic penalty shootout loss

  • Megan Rapinoe, 38, announced her retirement from soccer after the 2023 NWSL season

  • Her emotional moment came when she missed a penalty in the shootout as the US team got knocked out of the Women's World Cup against Sweden on Sunday

🎒Oregon and Washington will join the Big Ten starting in the 2024-25 academic year

  • The addition of four West Coast teams to the Midwest-based conference would increase the total to 18 teams

  • The Pac-12 would be left with only a few schools remaining following the departure of Colorado and Arizona to the Big 12

🏈 Big 12 greenlights expansion, adds Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State, expanding league to 16 teams

  • Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah are gearing up for a transition next summer ahead of the 2024 college football season, with possible future additions to the conference

👊 White Sox's Tim Anderson and Guardians' José Ramírez trade punches during brawl at Progressive Field

  • Tim Anderson has been suspended for six games

  • Jose Ramirez received three games

  • Guardians’ closer Emmanuel Clase one game

Lionel Messi's Vintage Brace Seals Inter Miami CF's Dramatic Leagues Cup Win Against FC Dallas

  • Messi scored Miami's first and last goals in a chaotic match at Toyota Stadium that ended 4-4 in regulation before netting his spot kick in the shootout to help send his team through to the quarterfinals

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK 👀

NFL

  • Houston Texans @ New England Patriots (Thursday, August 10 @ 7pm est on NFL Network)

  • Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks (Thursday, August 10 @ 10pm est on NFL Network)

  • Hard Knocks!!! 👀👀👀

    • The new season of "Hard Knocks" premieres Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 10 pm. Est

    • Subsequent episodes will air Tuesdays at 10 pm. est until the season finale on Sept. 5

MLB

  • Houston Astros @ Baltimore Orioles (Wednesday, August 9 @ 7:05 pm est on TBS)

Leagues Cup

  • Inter Miami (Friday, August 11)

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