Daily Sports Brief July 15,2025

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DAILY SPORTS BRIEF – JULY 15, 2025

INTRO:

Welcome to the only sports newsletter that covers everything from Home Run Derby fireworks to Olympic marathon mishaps. Today: a Derby champ, a Summer League standout, and a marathoner who learned the hard way that suet isn’t sunscreen.

TOP SPORTS STORIES:

Cal Raleigh becomes the first catcher to win the MLB Home Run Derby, outslugging Junior Caminero in a power-packed final. Raleigh leads MLB with 38 home runs this season—maybe let him pitch next?

Terrence Shannon Jr. lights up NBA Summer League for the Timberwolves, reminding everyone that July basketball is a thing (and yes, it counts for something).

Napheesa Collier drops 29 as the Lynx cruise past the Sky in the WNBA, while the Mercury edge the Valkyries with a last-second free throw. Drama: not just for the playoffs.

SCORE RECAPS:

MLB:

No games – Home Run Derby only. Cal Raleigh defeats Junior Caminero in the final.

NBA:

Summer League: Timberwolves (Terrence Shannon Jr. standout performance)

WNBA:

Minnesota Lynx 91 – Chicago Sky 78 (Napheesa Collier 29 pts)

Phoenix Mercury 75 – Golden State Valkyries 74 (Alyssa Thomas game-winning free throw)

NHL:

No games or major news reported.

MLS:

No scores reported for July 14, 2025.

NFL (Offseason News):

Contract guarantee chaos, rookie drama, and a 45-minute meeting that could cost the league $600 million. No major signings reported.

PLAYER OF THE DAY:

Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners – First catcher to win the Home Run Derby, outlasting Junior Caminero in a slugfest for the ages.

TODAY'S BIGGEST GAMES:

WNBA: Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings, 7:00 pm, CBS Sports

NBA Summer League: Bulls vs. Warriors, 8:00 pm, NBA TV

BORN ON THIS DAY:

Damian Lillard – NBA star, 7x All-Star, 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year

DIED ON THIS DAY:

Francisco Lazaro – Portuguese marathoner, died at the 1912 Olympics after collapsing during the marathon. His legacy: don’t use suet as sunscreen.

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN...

On this day in 1912, Jim Thorpe won the Olympic decathlon in Stockholm, earning the title “World’s Greatest Athlete” from King Gustav of Sweden.

WRAP UP:

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