Day 515

• There is now possible belief that the fan who may be accused of a racial slur against a Black Miami Marlins player was, instead, trying to get the attention of the Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger.  Believe that or not...   
• In fact, that is now the official conclusion of the Rockies.  Still, you can believe it or not, but I understand the possible confusion -- and the desire of a fan to want some mascot time...  
• The player involved, Lewis Brinson, says he's heard the video 50 times and still does believe the racial slur was uttered, but is open to the official explanation.  Both are all too plausible.   
• The Arizona Cardinals are planning to become the first NFL team to have a functional sportsbook at the stadium.  We knew that was coming...   
• And it is confirmed:  Even after contracting COVID TWICE, Lamar Jackson still is not vaccinated and is "iffy" as to whether he will be.  Remove him from the NFL until he does -- as a health risk!  The guy's already gotten the virus TWICE!!!!   
• Final week of the Jeopardy! season -- Mike Richards is trying to do damage control by sending a communique to the staff of the show.
• Meanwhile, James Holzhauer hopes the final guest host of the season gets the job instead!!  So Joe Buck can quit announcing sports...  Early social-media buzz is highly negative of Buck.  (No results spoiled)   
• Arkansas has no meaningful ICU beds left, and many believe Florida and another Southern state are about to join them.  Yesterday:  First day of 100,000 new US COVID cases since February.  Most of it is unvaccinated and YOUNG.
• The Royals have already made history against the Yankees tonight.  Scoreless through 6, Yankees get 1 in the top of the 7th, Royals 1 in the bottom of the 7th.  Yankees get 1 in the top of the 8th, Royals 1 in the bottom of the 8th.  Yankees get 1 in the top of the 9th, Royals 1 in the bottom of the 9th.  Yankees get 2 in the top of the 10th.  Royals get 2 in the bottom of the 10th!  The Royals are the first team in the modern era to erase deficits in the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th innings.  The Yankees won 8-6 in 11.