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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19:  Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to first against the Colorado Rockies during the game at Dodger Stadium on April 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to first against the Colorado Rockies during the game at Dodger Stadium on April 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Surviving July: How To Get Your Sports Fix During Sports Purgatory

Matt KingJul 1, 2009

July 1: The 2009 Under Armour All-American Lacrosse Game, ESPNU 9 PM

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TOWSON, MD-JUNE 27: Chris LaPierre #21 of the Boys All America South team fights for the ball against Tyler Knarr #32 of the Boys All America North team during the Under Armour Lacrosse Classic at Johnny Unitas Stadium on June 27, 2009 in Towson, Maryland
TOWSON, MD-JUNE 27: Chris LaPierre #21 of the Boys All America South team fights for the ball against Tyler Knarr #32 of the Boys All America North team during the Under Armour Lacrosse Classic at Johnny Unitas Stadium on June 27, 2009 in Towson, Maryland

July 3: World Series of Poker Main Event

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LAS VEGAS - JULY 29:  Poker player Phil Hellmuth competes on the second day of the first round of the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event at the Rio Hotel & Casino July 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 8,600 players have regis
LAS VEGAS - JULY 29: Poker player Phil Hellmuth competes on the second day of the first round of the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event at the Rio Hotel & Casino July 29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 8,600 players have regis

July 4: Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - ESPN 9am

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FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 07:  Jacob Hannah competes in a hot dog eating contest, prior to the IRL IndyCar Series Bombardier Learjet 550k on June 7, 2008 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 07: Jacob Hannah competes in a hot dog eating contest, prior to the IRL IndyCar Series Bombardier Learjet 550k on June 7, 2008 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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July 4-26: Tour de France, Versus

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MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 21:  Lance Armstrong surrounded by fans before the start of the 100th Edition of the Milan - Sanremo cycle race on March 21, 2009 in Milan, Italy. The Milan -Sanremo is the most important cycle race in Italy and is called 'La Classici
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 21: Lance Armstrong surrounded by fans before the start of the 100th Edition of the Milan - Sanremo cycle race on March 21, 2009 in Milan, Italy. The Milan -Sanremo is the most important cycle race in Italy and is called 'La Classici

July 5: Wimbledon Women's Final, NBC 9 AM

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WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30:  Serena Williams of USA celebrates victory during the women's singles quarter final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belaruson Day Eight of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Serena Williams of USA celebrates victory during the women's singles quarter final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belaruson Day Eight of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet

July 6: Wimbledon Men's Final, NBC 9 AM

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WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29:  Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand during the men's singles fourth round match against Robin Soderling of Sweden on Day Seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet C
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a forehand during the men's singles fourth round match against Robin Soderling of Sweden on Day Seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet C

July 11: UFC 100, PPV 10 PM

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LONDON - JULY 13:  Ian Freeman of Great Britain fights with Frank Mir of the USA during the Ultimate Fighting Championship, 'Brawl in the Royal Albert Hall', in the Royal Albert Hall London, England on July 13, 2002. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON - JULY 13: Ian Freeman of Great Britain fights with Frank Mir of the USA during the Ultimate Fighting Championship, 'Brawl in the Royal Albert Hall', in the Royal Albert Hall London, England on July 13, 2002. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

July 11-18: U.S. Shotgun Nationals

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BEIJING - AUGUST 03:  Cartridges pop out of a Shotgun as a competitor practices ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the Beijing Shooting Range CTF on August 3, 2008 in Beijing, China.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BEIJING - AUGUST 03: Cartridges pop out of a Shotgun as a competitor practices ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the Beijing Shooting Range CTF on August 3, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

July 12: Indy Car Series at Toronto, ABC 10 AM

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RICHMOND, VA - JUNE 27: Helio Castroneves drives the #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda during the IRL Indycar Series SunTrust Indy Challenge on June 27, 2009 at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia.  (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
RICHMOND, VA - JUNE 27: Helio Castroneves drives the #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda during the IRL Indycar Series SunTrust Indy Challenge on June 27, 2009 at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

July 13: MLB Home Run Derby, ESPN 8 PM

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15:  Centerfielder Josh Hamilton of the the Texas Rangers at bat on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Centerfielder Josh Hamilton of the the Texas Rangers at bat on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

July 14: MLB All-Star Game, Fox 8 PM

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NEW YORK - JUNE 23:  Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 23, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.  (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 23, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

July 15 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - In Theaters Everywhere

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MIDDLEBURY, VT - OCTOBER 26:  Middlebury College hosted the first large Intercollegiate Quidditch Tournament. Twelve teams from around the country traveled to Middlebury College: Princeton University, Vassar College, Louisiana State University, University
MIDDLEBURY, VT - OCTOBER 26: Middlebury College hosted the first large Intercollegiate Quidditch Tournament. Twelve teams from around the country traveled to Middlebury College: Princeton University, Vassar College, Louisiana State University, University

July 16-19: British Open, TNT & ABC

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PARIS - JULY 01:  Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his tee shot during the pro - am prior to the Open de France ALSTOM at the Le Golf National Golf Club on July 1, 2009 in Versailles, France.  (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
PARIS - JULY 01: Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his tee shot during the pro - am prior to the Open de France ALSTOM at the Le Golf National Golf Club on July 1, 2009 in Versailles, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

July 18-19: 2009 AVP Crocs Slam Manhattan Beach Open, avpTV 2:30 PM

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MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - SEPTEMBER 21:  Sean Scott hits against Matt Fuerbringer in the AVP Manhattan Beach Open semi final match on September 21, 2008 at the pier in Manhattan Beach, California. Nick Lucena and Sean Scott defeated Matt Fuerbringer and Casey
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Sean Scott hits against Matt Fuerbringer in the AVP Manhattan Beach Open semi final match on September 21, 2008 at the pier in Manhattan Beach, California. Nick Lucena and Sean Scott defeated Matt Fuerbringer and Casey

July 26: WWE Presents Night of Champions, PPV 8 PM

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5:  (L-R) Former professional wrestler Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat gets thrown to the mat by WWE Superstar Chris Jericho during WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: (L-R) Former professional wrestler Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat gets thrown to the mat by WWE Superstar Chris Jericho during WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images)

July 30: X-Games 15, ESPN 8 PM

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CARSON, CA - AUGUST 02:  Andy Macdonald competes in the men's Skateboard Vert during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on August 2, 2008 in Carson, California.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - AUGUST 02: Andy Macdonald competes in the men's Skateboard Vert during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on August 2, 2008 in Carson, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

July 31: MLB Trade Deadline

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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 11:  Adam Kennedy #29 of the Oakland Athletics is doubled off first base on a ball hit by Matt Holliday in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins during a Major League Baseball game on June 11, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oak
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 11: Adam Kennedy #29 of the Oakland Athletics is doubled off first base on a ball hit by Matt Holliday in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins during a Major League Baseball game on June 11, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oak
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