It’s our fourth and final edition of Dispatches from Bat Country for July, the penultimate month of the transfer window... and we are nearly caught up! This edition is especially relevant, with some interesting rumors coming to light over the last couple of weeks. Here we cover all those...

Dispatches from Bat Country: July 2024 - Edition 4, Batface

The Daily Hilario: Monday

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Alexis Mac Allister won't be joining up with his Liverpool teammates until they come back from the USA and regroup on Merseyside. He was watching vs Real Betis.

Alexis Mac Allister shows his priorities while away for first Liverpool pre-season game

Newcastle defeated Hull 2-0 in their first real friendly of the season but not everything was great within the Tyneside club walls as Chris Waugh of The Athletic reported on July 27 that the Magpies “are not close to making any further additions.”. According to Waugh, Eddie Howe is...

Report: Newcastle ‘not close’ to making any addition

This must be what it sounds like to win gracefully. Silence, save for the moments when record-setting attendance applauds the most popular WNBA season yet. I, and many other dudes like me, would not handle victory this well. I’d be launching smug GIFs at anyone who once went out of their way to harp on the WNBA, heaping comeuppance posts at Bill Simmons and Clay Travis’ Twitter accounts every time raving news of the WNBA’s success hit (had they not blocked me already). WNBA fans should be running five-women weave victory laps in the face of anyone who poked fun at the league’s right to try and make a business out of a good time, and a professional sport out of great basketball.

The WNBA is finally getting the love it always deserved

One of the biggest blows for the U.S. Olympic women’s soccer team on their remarkable run to the knockout stage, was the injury to Tierna Davidson, who has been a rock along the backline for the Americans. Davidson left Sunday’s 4-1 win following a collision with Germany’s Jule Brand...

Tierna Davidson is a big loss for the U.S. women’s Olympic soccer team. Here’s why

George Russell called his shot and delivered a stunning victory in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. After pitting on Lap 10, as one of the first drivers at the top of the field to come in for fresh tires, Russell told his team that they could consider making Sunday’s Grand Prix a one-stop race, flying in the face of all conventional wisdom and going against the grain of the rest of the drivers on the grid.

George Russell’s disqualification at the Belgian Grand Prix, explained

Matt Kuchar held his own at the 3M Open this weekend, finishing tied for third. The PGA Tour veteran is looking to extend his season a little longer. Kuchar carded an even-par 71 Sunday to sit at 15-under overall and two shots behind the winner, Jhonattan Vegas. On the week,...

Matt Kuchar gains much-needed confidence at the 3M Open with strong finish

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West Ham take on Wolves in a friendly this Saturday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and live stream and more.

West Ham vs Wolves: Preview, predictions and lineups

The 20204 Paris Olympics actually had a characters from Assassin’s Creed front-and-center as the driving force of the opening ceremony. It’s one of the wildest, least-predictable crossovers imaginable, yet here we are. A parkour runner dressed in the iconic assassin clothes from the game carried the torch over...

Yes, that’s an Assassin’s Creed character carrying the torch at the Paris opening ceremony

Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Scottie Scheffler is a humble man, a player who does not bask in the glory of being the...

Scottie Scheffler shares hilarious story about his wife Meredith, trophies amid 2024 success

Jim Harbaugh has been known for attacking each day with an “enthusiasm unknown to mankind.”. Apparently at Los Angeles Chargers training camp, that enthusiasm unknown to mankind includes stealing some quarterback reps from Justin Herbert. The NFL Network was at the Chargers’ training camp this weekend for part of...

Jim Harbaugh is stealing QB reps from Justin Herbert

When the checkered flag flew at the end of the Belgian Grand Prix, it brought the curtain down on the first act of the 2024 Formula 1 season. If the Grand Prix is any indication, the second act will be something even more magical than the first. Sunday’s Belgian Grand...

George Russell takes his place alongside Babe Ruth

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Bad news today if you’re a Tottenham Hotspur Women fan. Midfielder Grace Clinton, who broke out to be not only Spurs Women’s best player but also one of the most exciting young players in the WSL, posted what appears to be a farewell message to Spurs fans on Instagram.

Grace Clinton posts farewell message to Spurs fans on Instagram

Victor Wembanyama is only 20 years old, but he’s already one of the biggest basketball stars in the world. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is making his Olympics debut in his home country of France, and his first game against Brazil featured his signature mix of mind-blowing plays.

Victor Wembanyama’s Olympic debut had Space Jam dunk and so much more

——- Somewhere west of London, your hoddler-in-chief is giving mischevious looks to his right and left. Investigating the remaining contents of liquids in the glasses of those next to him. Does anyone have an empty glass? Mine is nearly empty, but I wait until I see someone takes one...

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Monday, July 29

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

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The USA Basketball men’s team handily beat Serbia to open up group play in the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Sunday, but the discussion after the game seemingly isn’t going to be as positive as the team likely hoped. Because while most of Team USA appeared to be...

Steve Kerr benched Jayson Tatum vs. Serbia and Celtics fans are pissed

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Monday’s Everton News: Tarkowski injury update, Rodriguez linked, Gbamin signs

Here’s some ICYMI news following a rather busy Everton weekend:. Blues sign 24-year-old Napoli forward Jesper Lindstrom on loan. [RBM]. In another major shock, Everton are...

Monday’s Everton News: Tarkowski injury update, Rodriguez linked, Gbamin signs

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