![Jake Bauers, right, celebrates a three-run home run with Rays teammate Kevin Kiermaier Friday in Minneapolis. [Associated Press]](https://www.tampabay.com/resizer//6nLTnR6fdyPJzEzFHVe_48zQrlk=/426x0/smart/filters:format(webP)/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/tbt/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/13232112/AP_MNJM111_RAYS_TWINS_BASEB.jpg "Jake Bauers, right, celebrates a three-run home run with Rays teammate Kevin Kiermaier Friday in Minneapolis. [Associated Press]")
A walkoff loss on Sunday is the Rays' third in four games to the Twins and brings the first half of the season to a close. The team enters the All-Star break a surprising two games over .500 but will be without All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos for the foreseeable future.
Plus, is Jameis Winston's trainer wearing an NFLPA-issued shirt that reads, "Jameis Against the World," just a motivational tool? Or is there a hidden message coming from the Bucs quarterback?
Also, France wins the World Cup, some incredible matches at Wimbledon, and the World Series of Poker was captivating.
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