The Best: Friday, July 3rd
SportsCentre brings you the best moments from the sports world on Friday, July 3rd.
FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifying: Canada 110, Puerto Rico 84
Two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 26 points as Canada led from whistle-to-whistle in a 110-84 win over Puerto Rico in a FIBA Americas World Cup qualifying game.
Lewenberg feels Nembhard was Canada's best player in dominant win vs. Puerto Rico
While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed out in front of his hometown crowd in Hamilton, ON, TSN's Josh Lewenberg explains why Andrew Nembhard was Canada's best player in a dominant win over Puerto Rico.
Shepherd on SGA: 'He played like he knew these rims, like he owned these rims'
TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Paul Jones to discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's brilliant performance in Canada's win over Puerto Rico in his hometown of Hamilton, ON, Andrew Nembhard's complete game effort, and Dillon Brooks' tenacious defensive night.
Must See: SGA knocks down dazzling falling jumper in hometown - 'This is his arena!'
Early in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying game against Puerto Rico, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocks down a dazzling falling jumper on the baseline in his hometown of Hamilton, ON.
Must See: Sexton takes punt back 101 yards for touchdown
Mathew Sexton takes the Noah Gettman punt all the way to the endzone for a 101 yard strike to give the Riders the lead early in the third.
Duthie on Canada's self-belief: 'I think there definitely is'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by TSN Host James Duthie to discuss the atmosphere in Houston, Texas ahead of the Canada-Morocco game and the growing confidence in the Canadian team as the World Cup continues
How could Canada use Davies against Morocco?
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by TSN Host James Duthie to discuss how much time will Alphonso Davies see in Canada's Round of 16 match against Morocco.
Paul's friend after big game vs. Leafs: 'I love you as a friend but I can't talk to you for at least a month'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Paul to discuss becoming a member of his hometown Maple Leafs, the adjustment of playing at home, the expected role on the team, his relationships with Darren Raddysh and Max Domi and more.
Maple Leafs Confidence Rankings
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick give us their confidence levels on all things Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the upcoming season.
Duthie: 'I can't believe I'm on with the guy who Wally Pipp'd me'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by TSN Host James Duthie to discuss Hayes' job filling in for him on Free Agent Frenzy and shares a funny story of how he showed up on his first day at TSN in shorts and flip flops.
Canada Basketball is entering its 'Golden Generation'
Canada Basketball is entering what could be the most important chapter in its history. The talent has never been deeper. From established two-time NBA MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a collection of high-end role players and others still on the rise, this is the country's 'Golden Generation'. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has more.
Will Ducks match Carlsson offer sheet with Flyers?
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick discuss Leo Carlsson signing an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers, do the Anaheim Ducks match and what does this mean for the other superstars around the league due a new contract.
MJ: 'Gauthier is going to say, well if he got 18, I guess I get 16 or whatever it might be'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss whether or not the Anaheim Ducks match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers and how it impacts other stars around the league.
MJ: 'The point of it is to make it more palatable when Werenski returns to camp this September'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss the Zach Werenski drama in Columbus and why such the turnaround from almost being traded to now wanting to stay a Blue Jacket.
MJ on Portugal-Croatia: 'It might've been the coolest, most engaged event I've ever been to'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick are joined by TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss his experience at the Portugal-Croatia game at Toronto Stadium.
Struddy on Ronaldo hype: 'It's like the Pope'
Bryan Hayes, Jonas Siegel and Jason Strudwick discuss the atmosphere in Toronto around Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in the city.
Canada well positioned to make a run at FIBA World Cup
With Canada set to play the first of two FIBA World Cup qualifying games tonight against Puerto Rico, TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Josh Lewenberg to discuss how Canada appears well positioned to make a run, and how two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will set the tone for the group.
Must See: Hisatsune holes 114-yard bunker shot for eagle at No. 13
In the second round of the John Deere Classic, Ryo Hisatsune's 114-yard approach shot from the fairway bunker goes directly in the cup for an eagle at the par-4 13th.
Moxie Games 3
Close the day with the Moxie Games, which also includes dodge juggle and other odd competitions.
Must See: 'What a way to take it!' - Djokovic seals win with diving match point
Novak Djokovic polished off Arthur Rinderknech in the third round at Wimbledon with a dive on match point to claim the 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 win.
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