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This week, Taco Tuesday doesn’t have the same excitement since it officially means everyone is back to work after the extended weekend. Speaking of extensions, the Montreal Canadiens were able to extend the Stanley Cup Finals with a crucial win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Today, the sports world comes blitzing back with Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the first of the Copa America semifinals, and a busy day at Wimbledon with the women’s quarterfinals. What will you be watching? In the meantime, let’s dive right into the latest headlines that you may have missed while firing off fireworks and downing some adult beverages.
- Meet Rachel from Arizona State.
- Rachel Nichols issued an apology to Maria Taylor.
- Steelers linebacker Devin Bush tweeted a disturbing cat video days after ripping teammates for using TikTok.
- Here are the opening odds for the NBA Finals.
- Tyson Fury loves what the Paul brothers are doing for boxing.
- Ohio State’s top recruit, JT Tuimoloau, will play two sports for the Buckeyes.
- Details have emerged about the tragic death of Matiss Kivlenieks, the Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender who was just 24.
- Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was robbed, and the Fashion Nova CEO was targeted. Police think they may be connected.
- It’s UFC 264 fight week! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at preparations for the event from Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
Video of the Day
CANADIENS STAY ALIVE! 🚨
Montreal avoids a sweep with an OT game-winner in the #StanleyCup Final. (via @CanadiensMTL) pic.twitter.com/hUj9qoHMxX
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2021
Montreal may have needed overtime, but the Canadiens came through in the clutch to avoid a Stanley Cup sweep.
Food of the Day
For today’s taco tuesday, we have baked chicken tacos! pic.twitter.com/9zTcwKaahC
— 𝕥. 🦋 (@fasolatay) June 30, 2021
Some baked chicken tacos for Taco Tuesday? Sign me up.