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PHOTO OF THE DAY.
USWNT stars Shannon Boxx and Abby Wambach throw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Saturday. (Reuters)

ANYTHING CALLED THE ‘SUPER LEAGUE’ NEEDS A SUPER-SECRET HEADQUARTERS BUILT INTO A MOUNTAIN.
This again. Big clubs threatening to break away in Europe. // When Saturday Comes

LOOKOUT FOR SHALRIE JUNIOR IN 25 YEARS.
A wide-ranging interview with New England’s under-appreciated midfield dynamo. // The Third Kit

FINALLY, IT’S THE COMBO ROMAN GAMES/FOOTBALL I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
Leo on leo crime, aka the only way to stop Messi. // Beat the First Man

ANOTHER PHOTO: THE SCARIEST SMURFS EVER.
Pre-game entertainment at the Community Shield. (Getty Images)
 

A DOSSIER MEANS NOTHING IF IT’S NOT UPDATED.
Leo Messi’s relationship status is of interest to some people. The pictures, too. Wowzers. // Kickette

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW IS THAT HE BOUNCED THEM COMICALLY. I HOPE.
Interpreting eyebrow movement as it relates to Roberto Mancini’s job security. // Off the Post

WHEN A CHICKEN COMPANY HAS A LEAK, IT’S A BIO-HAZARD.
Blackburn’s has a leak, which revealed a list, which has players the Rovers don’t want conveniently noted with their salaries. // CaughtOffside

WHEN MANAGERS ATTACK, WE ALL BENEFIT.
The greatest manager rants OF ALL TIME. // BleachRep

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