N.C. racetrack owner offered 'Bubba Rope' for sale

Dave Righetti had already piqued my interest as a young southpaw. But that day solidified my fandom and a love of sports that still exists today. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sports Friday, June 26 Good morning! Today is Friday, June 26 and I'm Tim G., here to get you ready for the best day of the week (so far). Today we're breaking down 20 recent first-round NFL draft picks that are close to the hot seat and we revisit one of the saddest 'what-if' stories in sports history. Scroll down to see the rest of today's biggest stories, but first:  We asked why you fell in love with sports. These are those stories. Today's memory is from reader Scott Rapport of West Hartford, Conn.:  It was July 4th, 1983. Dave Righetti had already piqued my interest as a young southpaw. But that day solidified my Yankees Fandom and a love of sports that still exists today. I remember how excited my Dad was becoming at the possibility of a no-hitter and naturally that excitement jumped to me because I had never witnessed a one before.  *** Read more awesome fan memories of how we all first fell in love with sports.  Now it's your turn:  • Email usatodaysports@usatoday.com your "the moment I fell in love with sports" story. Attach photos if you have them! • Tell your friends, families, and fellow fans to subscribe to this newsletter so they can check it out, too. • Share if you'd like to get involved! USA TODAY Sports is on Facebook and Twitter. We miss sports, and we'd love to talk sports with you. • Enjoy your regular sports headlines below. And thank you for being part of the USA TODAY Sports newsletter community. 20 recent NFL first-round picks who could be on hot seat Here are 20 recent first-rounders - none of whom have landed a second multi-year contract - to keep an eye on in 2020. North Carolina racetrack owner offered 'Bubba Rope'... Colts star says he was racially profiled at Chipotle ACC coach will isolate from wife once camp begins Real son of 'Little Big League' mom ready for his own... S.F. Giants president has harsh words for Arizona... Len Bias story still one of saddest 'what-ifs' in... NBA mock draft 2.0: Who could be taken in first round In case you forgot, the Houston Astros are the worst Amazing memories of how we all first fell in love with... LeBron says NFL needs to apologize directly to... Former boxing champ tests positive for coronavirus Women's soccer star spent lockdown becoming a... Nick Saban, Alabama players appear in anti-racism video OBJ '100%' ready for training camp after core muscle...   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102