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Glizzy King, Gold Cup & MLB All-Stars: This Week in Sports

by liam.oconnor - Sports Editor
written by liam.oconnor - Sports Editor

NEW YORK, July 7, 2025

A weekend of wins, losses, and farewells

From hot dogs to home runs, a holiday weekend of sports delivered drama.

  • Joey Chestnut continues his reign at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • Controversy surrounds the Gold Cup final between Mexico and the USMNT.
  • The baseball world mourns the loss of former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks.

Joey Chestnut cemented himself as the greatest hot dog eater, claiming his 17th title, while controversy swirled around Mexico’s Gold Cup win over the USMNT, highlighting the weekend’s highs and lows.

Chestnut Devours the Competition

Did anyone really think Joey Chestnut *wouldn’t* take home the title at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest? Chestnut cruised to his 17th title on July 4, solidifying his legacy as the king of competitive eating.

Gold Cup Controversy

Mexico defeated Team USA 2-1 in a dramatic Gold Cup final on July 7, but the victory is shadowed by controversy. Many fans believe questionable officiating cost the U.S. team the match.

A missed handball call sparked outrage among American fans, who felt their team was denied a crucial penalty. Will an asterisk forever mark this Gold Cup victory for Mexico?

All-Star Lineups Announced

The lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are official. However, as always, some players were left out. One Cincinnati Reds supporter is particularly upset about Andrew Abbott’s absence from the roster.

The WNBA also announced the full rosters for their All-Star Game. The game will be headlined by team captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier. Rookie Paige Bueckers will get her first chance to shine on the all-star stage.

Baseball World Mourns Bobby Jenks

The baseball community is mourning the loss of former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who passed away July 4 at the age of 44 after battling stomach cancer in Sintra, Portugal.

Jenks, a 2005 World Series champion, recorded the final out in that series, forever etching his name in White Sox history.

Yankees End Skid, Mets Still Win Subway Series

The New York Yankees snapped their five-game losing streak with a win over the New York Mets. However, the Mets still claimed bragging rights in the Subway Series.

Wheeler Dominates for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler pitched a complete game against the Reds on July 6, potentially solidifying his spot as the National League’s All-Star Game starter. This was his first complete game since 2021.

Cowboys’ Turpin Arrested

KaVontae Turpin, the Dallas Cowboys’ kick returner, was arrested July 6 on misdemeanor charges for possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon. This news isn’t what the Cowboys wanted to hear heading into training camp.

Edgecombe Shines in Summer League Debut

V.J. Edgecombe, the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 first-round pick, made a splash in his NBA Summer League debut July 6, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks.

Nationals Clean House

The Washington Nationals fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez on July 6 after a disappointing 37-53 start to the season.

Sparks Throw Shade at Cunningham

The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Indiana Fever and poked fun at Fever star Sophie Cunningham, who previously made comments about the cities of Cleveland and Detroit, on July 6.

Blockbuster Rebirth for Jurassic World

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ stomped into theaters over Independence Day weekend, grossing $318 million at the box office. The film has reportedly made Scarlett Johansson the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Ozzy Osbourne’s Farewell Performance

Ozzy Osbourne, battling Parkinson’s Disease, performed what he said would be his final show. The performance included rock royalty paying tribute to the “Prince of Darkness” July 5.

Vitale’s Health

Let’s send good vibes to Dick Vitale, who is awaiting results from his cancer exam on July 7. We’re all hoping for good news!

Liam O’Connor — Sport Editor

Award-winning sportswriter, covered five Olympics and three World Cups. Focus on human stories behind the scores.

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