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As a high schooler in Australia, Travis Bazzana won a New South Wales championship in cricket—but he insisted on pursuing baseball. He got an offer to play at Oregon State, and set several records while being named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Now, Bazzana was just drafted No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft— becoming the first-ever Australian to go in the first round 🇦🇺

Carlos Alcaraz, at 21 years old: • A US Open Champion • A French Open Champion • A reported $200M Nike deal • His own Netflix doc on the way • Over $35 million in ATP earnings Now, a BACK-TO-BACK Wimbledon champion 🏆 More: gofos.co/3xM5ZTb

Jana Novotna won her only Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 1998. She became an idol and mentor to Barbora Krejcikova before she died of cancer in 2017. Krejcikova just joined Novotna as a Wimbledon champion—taking home $3.45 million 🇨🇿 Our story, with more details: gofos.co/3S5FqPQ

Nike’s new billboard for A’ja Wilson in Phoenix ahead of the 2024 Olympics:

Beach volleyball courts have been built in front of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris Olympics 🏐 (via Paris 2024)

"The truth is, no human is immune from fear or adversity." Last night, New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason accepted the 2024 Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs for his contributions to ALS awareness. This was his message:

A’ja Wilson since May: • Has led the WNBA in points • Signed a multi-year deal with Gatorade • Announced a signature shoe with Nike • Named an All-Star for the 6th time • Unveiled on a cover of NBA 2K • Just won the ESPY for Best Athlete: Women’s Sports

The 'Road to Glory' mode in EA College Football 25 will allow players to: • Prioritize competing or NIL • Build up your brand level • Gain followers, engagements • Earn off-field bonuses • Enter the transfer portal • Grow from "local hero" to "global phenom"

The Los Angeles Chargers have opened their new $270 million HQ in El Segundo: "The Bolt" ⚡️ • 150,000 sq ft • 3 practice fields • 22 meeting rooms • 42 ft LED video board • Bolt helmet pizza oven • Golf simulator, 250+ TVs • 103 lockers, new weight room • 3 training tubs, 1 outdoor pool

Iowa has unveiled its new $31 million wrestling facility for its powerhouse men's and women's teams, which features: • 38,000 sq. ft. • Weight room • Locker rooms • Recovery tubs • Saunas • Student-athlete lounges The facility connects to Carver-Hawkeye Arena via an underground tunnel.