I hope everyone has a happy 4th of July. Enjoy all the great events out there to celebrate Independence Day.
Thursday, July 4
Special (11 a.m.-noon ESPN 2): Start your 4th of July celebration by watching the 2013 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and see how many dogs one person can eat in 10 minutes.
Friday, July 5
Boxing (7-8 p.m. ESPN 2): Relive the fight that shook up the boxing world as Buster Douglas pulled off a stunning upset over Mike Tyson in a 1990 World Heavyweight Title Bout.
Saturday, July 6
NASCAR (6:30-11 p.m. TNT): The stars of NASCAR try to avoid rain on two consecutive Saturday nights to race under the lights in the Coke Zero 400.
Sunday, July 7
Tennis (7-11 a.m. ESPN): It’s the Gentlemen’s Final at the All-England Tennis Club for the 2013 Wimbledon Men’s championship.
Monday, July 8
MLB (6-9 p.m. ESPN): The Philadelphia Phillies try to catch the Washington Nationals for second place in the National League East. Both teams are chasing the Atlanta Braves.
Tuesday, July 9
Documentary (7-8 p.m. ESPN U): “Roll Tide/War Eagle” looks at football-crazy Alabama and the state’s two SEC schools. They make for an interesting rivalry.
Wednesday, July 10
Soccer (7:30-10 p.m. ESPN 2): The summer soccer series returns with the Chicago Fire facing off against Club America out of Mexico City, Mexico.
I’m going to enjoy a grilled hamburger, homemade ice cream and shoot off some fireworks to celebrate the holiday. What your plans are for the 4th of July. Tell me @jfpsports.
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