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Sports are back! Here's the schedule for the first full sports weekend in months.
Sports are back! Here's the schedule for the first full sports weekend in months.
Tyler LaulettaJul 23, 2020, 02:33 IST
Gerrit Cole is set to make his debut with the New York Yankees.Mark Brown/Getty Images
Sports are back!
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused an extended break, North American sports fans will be treated to a whole menu of options this week.
Some leagues are already underway, with the NWSL Challenge Cup racing towards its final on Sunday, and the MLS is Back tournament heading into the knockout round.
MLB, NBA, and WNBA seasons are set to start in the next week.
After going months without sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, North American sports fans will have plenty of options for what to watch this week.
This Thursday, Major League Baseball will celebrate Opening Day, four months later than scheduled, with the New York Yankees traveling to D.C. to take on the World Series champion Washington Nationals.
Other leagues have already been competing. The NWSL Challenge Cup final is set for Sunday, and the MLS is Back tournament is heading into the knockout rounds this weekend.
And in just one week, the NBA season will get back to business.
Sports fans — take a look below at what to watch and where to watch it.
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Thursday, July 23
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Friday, July 24
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Saturday, July 25
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Sunday, July 26
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Monday, July 27
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Tuesday, July 28
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Wednesday, July 29
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, right, talks with Michael Brantley (23) after throwing during a simulated baseball game Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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