Indiana Fever G Caitlin Clark on Saturday became the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in a win over the N.Y. Liberty in front of 17,274 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 7/6).
Demand for No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini's No. 71 Sharks jersey is "surging" after the Boston Univ. C decided to forego the rest of his college career and sign a three-year pro contract. Sharks Sports & Entertainment President Jonathan Becher said the team has already "re-stocked several sizes" (San Jose MERCURY NEWS, 7/6).
Two potential top contenders for the job of next mayor of Arlington Heights -- Thomas Schwingbeck Jr. and Jon Ridler -- "are expected to continue support" for a new Bears stadium "if plans ensure the the project will work out well for the village" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 7/5).
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, were spotted at Wimbledon on Friday, taking in the Carlos Alcaraz-Francis Tiafoe match on Centre Court (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 7/6).
Former Braves manager Bobby Cox on Saturday made "one of his first trips to Truist Park for a game since he suffered a stroke in 2019," and when the Braves "put Cox on the big board, the sellout crowd of 41,006 roared." Cox was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2020 and has "been out of the public eye for years" (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 7/6).
Two-time World Series champ, four-time Manager of the Year and Baseball Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox is at Truist Park this evening. Got a nice ovation from #Braves fan. pic.twitter.com/d2xHjwSxsu
— Rick Farlow (@FarlowRick) July 7, 2024
