We’ve reached that odd point of the year where the only major sport taking the field is baseball. Which hasn’t even reached it’s halfway point. Let’s just put it like this: the Kansas City Royals are still in contention, so you know it’s way too early to pay attention.
So what can sports fans do to fill the yawning gap until football season kicks off? It's slim pickings, but here are a few suggestions to mark on your calendar.
U.S Open (June 18): Sure it's the Open, and sure they're playing the Black. But you know you're hoping Tiger's ACL shreds again to make it somewhat exciting.
NBA Draft (June 25): Feel sorry for Blake Griffin as he puts on his new L.A. Clippers draft hat and his knee immediately explodes.
NHL Draft (June 26): Watch mulleted Canadian men select young mulleted players and begin mentoring them in the art of business in front, party in back.
UFC 100 (July 11): Question why you paid $50 to watch jacked up guys with shaved heads and tattoos smack each other around, when you could have gone to your local biker bar and seen that for free.
MLB All-Star Game (July 14): Someone in this game is on juice. Make wild speculation as to who it is.
WNBA All-Star Game (July 25): Just seeing if you’re paying attention.
Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills (Aug. 9): Force yourself to care about this preseason game – it’s football, damnit!