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The 1998 Belgian Grand Prix is remembered for its intense drama, including a massive start-line crash and a surprising 1-2 finish for Jordan. Additionally, the race highlighted the fierce rivalry between the Schumacher brothers, both feeling robbed of a potential victory, making it a standout event in Formula 1 history. Want More Context? 🔎

The Tour de France has shifted from the Pyrenees to the Alps after a rest day, with Tadej Pogacar continuing his dominant performance, leading Jonas Vingegaard by 4'13”. Stage 16 features the iconic Mont Ventoux, where Pogacar is favored to maintain his lead as riders strategize during the flat terrain before tackling the challenging ascent. Want More Context? 🔎

Lucy Bronze announced that the Lionesses will not take the knee before their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy, citing concerns that the anti-racism message has weakened, particularly after Jess Carter's recent online abuse. The team expressed a desire for more impactful actions against racism and acknowledged the growing challenges of online abuse as women's football gains attention. Want More Context? 🔎

Wednesday, July 23 MLB Baseball ScheduleAt 7:05 p.m. (Eastern), the Boston Red Sox will face the Philadelphia Phillies, with coverage available on ESPN Deportes, the ESPN app, Fubo Sports US, and MLB.TV. Note that the schedule is subject to change and may have blackouts. Want More Context? 🔎

Willson Contreras led the St. Louis Cardinals with a homer and two RBIs in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies, ending the Cardinals' three-game losing streak. The Rockies, now with 76 losses this season, initially led 2-0 but faltered as the Cardinals rallied with key hits from Contreras, Brendan Donovan, and Nolan Arenado. Want More Context? 🔎

During a game between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, Cubs centerfielder Seiya Suzuki was called for a pitch-clock violation after being hit in the groin by a foul ball, despite taking a moment to recover. Cubs manager Craig Counsell argued that the situation warranted an exception due to the circumstances, as umpires have discretion to allow extra time for special cases like this. Want More Context? 🔎