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The Calgary Flames locked up defenseman Simon Nemec on Monday, signing him to a five-year deal worth thirty-six point two-five million dollars. It's a significant commitment to the young blueliner, and it signals Calgary is serious about building something real on the back end. Nemec gets his security, the Flames get their guy.
Shifting to the pitch, Mauricio Pochettino is keeping his cards close after the United States men's national team exited the World Cup on Monday. The Argentine manager told supporters to keep faith but offered absolutely nothing concrete about his own future with the program. With the next cycle already on the horizon, the federation needs answers sooner rather than later.
And on the grass at Wimbledon, Coco Gauff is writing a new chapter. The American superstar defeated compatriot Jessica Pegula in three sets, four-six, six-three, six-three, to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the very first time in her career. She dropped that opening set and came roaring back, which tells you everything about where her game is right now. The grass suits her.
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