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Football is back, and we mean that literally — the NFL Hall of Fame Game kicks off tonight in Canton, Ohio, with the Carolina Panthers taking on the Arizona Cardinals. It's the first live action of the two thousand twenty five preseason, airing nationally on NBC. Cardinals fans tuning in should know they won't be hearing familiar voice Dave Pasch, who stepped down from his play-by-play role, leaving a noticeable void on the broadcast side as this new era begins.
Shifting to baseball, the New York Mets are riding serious momentum after their win over the Guardians, and a big reason why is a name you need to know — Jefry Yan. The southpaw made his MLB debut out of a remade Mets bullpen, throwing triple-digit heat and bringing an electric presence, celebrations included, that had the whole stadium locked in. Interim manager Andy Green has to be thrilled with what he's seeing.
And in Philadelphia, seventy-sixers president Mike Gansey is making no effort to hide his satisfaction. Gansey is openly crediting the Jaylen Brown trade as the key domino that ultimately delivered LeBron James to Philly, calling his own decisions crucial in reshaping the franchise's future around the King.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
