— Brunswick Community College has named Tanner Bullard as its new softball coach following his productive tenure at Converse University in Spartanburg.
— The New York Mets won the first game after the All-Star break, 4-1, at Philadelphia on Thursday night as Juan Soto became the third player in MLB history with a hit and three walks in three straight road games. He joined Barry Bonds (2002) and Babe Ruth (1930) in accomplishing the feat.
— The Chicago White Sox visit Toronto tonight (Apple TV, 7:15 p.m.).
— Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns shot 62s among the early players in the second round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale on Friday (USA Network).
— The NHL has announced its first 84-game, regular-season schedule since 1993-94.
— LeBron James is a free agent but has given no indication for whom he may play next season.
— Former Mercer coach Ricky Davey has been named to lead the men’s soccer program at Campbell.
— England and France meet for third place in World Cup soccer in Miami on Saturday (FOX, 5 p.m.).
— Detroit takes on Miami in the NBA summer league in Las Vegas tonight (ESPN, 9 p.m.).
