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We made it. We're here. Another Friday. We're cruising right along, folks. Somehow, we've arrived at the THIRD weekend of July!

Did you know a majority of NFL rookies have to report to training camp starting next Tuesday? Better yet, did you know that rookies for the Seattle Seahawks reported TODAY? That's right. We have actual players in actual facilities right now.

Sure, most of the vets don't report until a week from today at the earliest, but still... you can almost smell it in the air. It's coming. Hang tight just a bit longer.

On that note, welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Sam Burns shoots at 62 at The Open but nobody knew it was happening because NBC and USA Network decided to ignore the entire thing. Wild.

What else? I've got Sophie Cunningham rattling the internet with a simple question, a compilation of the worst umpiring from the first half of the MLB season, plenty of reader mail from yesterday's ESPYs disaster, and Hooters Gianna checks in one final time to end the week.

Whew. What a MENU! Lock it in for a few more minutes, folks, and then let's attack this weekend like patriots.

Grab you some peach ice cream for National Peach Ice Cream Day, and settle in for a Friday 'Cap!

Sam Burns' 62 went largely uncovered this morning

Oddly enough, I had peach ice cream earlier this week for the first time in forever. Solid ice cream flavor, especially this time of year when it's 400 degrees down here in Florida. No smoke from the woke Canadians, though! Clear as day down here in the Sunshine State!

Mount Rushmore of Ice Cream Flavors to start class? Sure, why not?

- Mint Chocolate Chip (admittedly, this is a subjective list)

- Pistachio (again, subjective)

- Turtle Tracks!

I'll be honest, I'm not sure that last one even exists anymore, but I used to have it all the time as a fat kid growing up, and I have fond memories. Delicious.

Lordy, that's a weird looking list. I'm not even sold on it but, frankly, it's a Friday and I have a yard to mow, so let's get on with it and start class.

First up? Lucas Herbert shot a 62 this morning over in Royal Birkdale, tying a major record. He missed a makeable putt on 18 in heartbreaking fashion, which you'll see in just a second.

At the same time, Sam Burns also shot a 62, which you will also see in a second. The difference? Viewers barely even knew Burns was playing:

What a day for reader mail!

Anyway, I knew Lucas Herbert was on 59 watch because NBC/USA Network shoved it down our throats. Rightfully so, by the way. It's not often that happens.

But imagine my surprise when they finally showed Sam Burns on 18 and he was ALSO on 59 watch! Amazing. How does that happen? Yes, I know Burns started the day at 3-over, so I understand not giving him much play early on.

But his back-nine was unreal. You could sense it coming for an hour, and we barely saw him at all? What a choice by the production team!

Sam Burns of the United States chips from the bunker on the 18th green during the second round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

OK, let's keep the line moving...

Yesterday, we focused on our great USA hockey teams losing out to the New York Knicks for the ESPYs' "Best Team" award earlier this week.

And folks, you guys had some thoughts. A quick sampling:

- The Knicks won their first championship in over 50 years! You think the men’s hockey team was snubbed?! Quit with your fake patriotism act.

- You nailed it! ESPN is becoming insignificant. Yes, they snubbed US Hockey!

- To also leave out our great Olympic hockey teams accomplishments for some sh–ty, run of the mill NBA play is egregious at best.