This week Iowa high school sports is observing the annual No-Contact Week, also known as Family Week. From July 27th to August 3rd, there will be no coach or teacher contact with student-athletes. Also no school-sponsored athletic activities, practices, or events are allowed. This includes all sports and activities overseen by the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU).
In St. Louis Cardinals action: the birds were shut out 2-0 by the Miami Marlins last night, tallying 5-hits for the game. The Cardinals lose the 3-game series 2 to 1 and have the day off today.
The MLB’s trade deadline is today at 5pm. Some trades we’ve seen so far:
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired star closer Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins.
The Cincinnati Reds have acquired third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.
The Seattle Mariners trade for third baseman Eugenio Suárez, landing the most coveted power bat of the trade deadline season from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suárez ranks fifth in the majors with 36 home runs and rejoins a Mariners team with which he spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Finally, The NFL is back today. The first preseason game, known as the “Hall of Fame Game” will be played in Canton, Ohio between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers tonight at 7pm.
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