Daily Sports Brief - July 4th, 2025

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DAILY SPORTS BRIEF – July 4, 2025

Intro:

Happy Fourth! While you’re prepping for fireworks and grilling, we’ve got the real sizzle: a full slate of MLB, a WNBA blowout, and a soccer showdown. Plus, a few reminders that history never takes a holiday.

Top Sports Stories:

MLB fireworks: The Cubs outlast the Guardians 1-0 in 10 innings, while the Rockies edge the Astros 7-6 in a 13-hit slugfest.

WNBA: Indiana Fever torch the Las Vegas Aces 81-54, because apparently defense is optional.

MLS: New York City FC takes down Toronto FC 3-1, with Hannes Wolf starring in the Bronx.

Score Recaps:

MLB:

Twins 1 – Marlins 4

Astros 6 – Rockies 7

Tigers 7 – Nationals 11

Yankees 5 – Blue Jays 8

Brewers 2 – Mets 3

Angels 5 – Braves 1

Guardians 0 – Cubs 1 (10 innings)

Giants 7 – Diamondbacks 2

White Sox 2 – Dodgers 6

Royals 3 – Mariners 2

WNBA:

Aces 54 – Fever 81

Sparks 79 – Liberty 89

Storm 80 – Dream 79

Mercury 89 – Wings 98

Mystics 75 – Lynx 92

MLS:

New York City FC 3 – Toronto FC 1 (Hannes Wolf: 1 goal, 1 assist)

NFL (Offseason News):

No major moves reported. (Unless you count alternate helmet reveals as “blockbusters.”)

Player of the Day:

Hannes Wolf, New York City FC – 1 goal and 1 assist in a statement win over Toronto FC. The Bronx loves a showman.

Today's Biggest Games:

MLB: Red Sox vs. Rays, 12:10 PM ET, MLB Network

MLB: Phillies vs. Braves, 3:05 PM ET, ESPN

MLB: Dodgers vs. Padres, 8:10 PM ET, ESPN

Born on This Day:

Alfredo Di Stéfano – Soccer, Real Madrid legend and five-time European Cup winner

George Steinbrenner – MLB owner, New York Yankees dynasty builder

Died on This Day:

Suzanne Lenglen – Tennis, 6-time Wimbledon champion and the original tennis superstar

Where Were You When...

On this day in 1939, Lou Gehrig delivered his iconic “Luckiest Man” speech at Yankee Stadium, redefining courage and humility in sports forever.

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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