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Tour de France begins
Cycling's storied three-week race kicks off from Lille and heads into a climbing-heavy route. What to watch: multiple summit finishes — including Mont Ventoux — promise a real shake-up for the overall standings.
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Tour de France begins
Cycling's storied three-week race kicks off from Lille and heads into a climbing-heavy route. What to watch: multiple summit finishes — including Mont Ventoux — promise a real shake-up for the overall standings.
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET
NBA finals begin
Game 1 kicks off tonight — with the Indiana Pacers taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City. Expect big plays and lots of action in this in the best-of-seven series.
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National Donut Day
Launched by The Salvation Army to honor WWI volunteers, this is your annual excuse to grab a free glazed — and maybe give back, too.
Eid al-Adha starts
The Feast of Sacrifice marks the peak of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Observances include prayer, charity, and big family meals.
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6:50 PM – 7:50 PM ET
Belmont Stakes
The final leg of the Triple Crown runs from Saratoga again this year, while the Belmont track undergoes renovations. The spotlight’s on Sovereignty, the surprise Kentucky Derby champ. But Preakness winner Journalism (the horse, not the industry) is coming in hot.
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