Daily Sports Brief - July 12, 2025

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DAILY SPORTS BRIEF – JULY 11, 2025

Intro:

Happy Friday! If you missed yesterday’s sports action, don’t worry—we watched it all so you could pretend you did. From MLB walk-offs to Summer League debuts and Messi doing Messi things, here’s what you need to know.

Top Sports Stories:

Yankees Rally in Extras: The Yankees erased a late deficit and walked off the Mariners 6-5 in 10 innings, proving that no-hit bids are just invitations for chaos.

Cooper Flagg’s Summer League Debut: The Mavericks’ rookie notched 10 points in an 87-85 win over the Lakers, while Bronny James added 8 for LA. The hype train is officially boarding.

Messi’s Magic Continues: Lionel Messi scored again as Inter Miami topped New England 2-1, because of course he did.

Score Recaps:

NBA Summer League:

Mavericks 87 – Lakers 85 (Cooper Flagg 10 pts, Bronny James 8 pts)

Pelicans 91 – Timberwolves 98

Nuggets 92 – Bucks 88

Spurs 101 – 76ers 97

MLB:

Mets 1 – Orioles 3 (Game 1, DH)

Cubs 8 – Twins 1

Mets 3 – Orioles 7 (Game 2, DH)

Marlins 0 – Reds 6

Mariners 5 – Yankees 6 (10 innings)

Rays 3 – Red Sox 4

Nationals 1 – Cardinals 8

Braves 4 – Athletics 5 (11 innings)

Rangers 11 – Angels 4

Diamondbacks 3 – Padres 4

Guardians at White Sox – Postponed

MLS:

New England 1 – Inter Miami 2 (Messi scores again)

LAFC 3 – Colorado 0

NHL:

No games scheduled.

NFL (Offseason News):

No major moves reported. Training camps are almost here—cue the annual "best shape of his life" stories.

Player of the Day:

Cooper Flagg, Mavericks (NBA Summer League) – The rookie’s 10-point debut helped Dallas edge the Lakers and sent social media into a frenzy.

Today's Biggest Games:

MLB: Yankees vs. Red Sox, 6:05 pm, ESPN

MLB: Dodgers vs. Giants, 9:10 pm, MLB Network

MLS: Atlanta United vs. Orlando City, 7:30 pm, Apple TV

Born on This Day:

Caroline Wozniacki – Tennis, 2018 Australian Open champion

Leon Spinks – Boxing, 1978 heavyweight champion (defeated Muhammad Ali)

Joey Bosa – NFL, Pro Bowl defensive end

Died on This Day:

Oliver Campbell – Tennis, 3-time US Open champion (d. 1953)

Charlie Parker – Cricket, legendary English bowler (d. 1959)

Where Were You When...

On this day in 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut as a 19-year-old pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Spoiler: He turned out pretty good.

Wrap Up:

That’s a Wrap! You made it to the end — more informed than most fantasy league commissioners. Share this with your friends or that coworker who still thinks Ken Griffey Jr. is active. See you tomorrow for more sports mayhem.

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