XFINITY’s #5ToFollow - Monday, July 22nd
Vance McCullough, the voice of @XFINITYSports, delivers his analysis of the five key games to watch online, paired with five Twitter follows to give you insider information on the matchup. Have a matchup that you’d like Vance to feature? Tweet @XFINITYSports with the hashtag #5ToFollow.
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1. Norway vs. Spain - UEFA Women's Euro Quarterfinals - #Euro2013
Details: Monday, July 22 @ 11:45 AM ET - Guldfagein Arena - Kalmar, Sweden - ESPN3
Why Watch: Norway defeated the German team, the biggest win in the tournament, and claimed to top spot in Group B. Spain secured the second slot in Group C of #Euro2013 and will have to fight for their right to play on against Norway. Will we see a Norwegian victory or is Spain up for an upset?
#5ToFollow Insider: Jacqui Oatley - @JacquiOatley
Oatley is a match reporter for the BBC’s Late Kick Off. She knows the game better than most and will teach you something about soccer in 140 characters or less.
2. France vs. Denmark - UEFA Women's Euro Quarterfinals - #Euro2013
Details: Monday, July 22 @ 2:30 PM ET - Arena Linkoping - Linkoping, Sweden - ESPN3
Why Watch: Denmark secured their spot at the last possible moment, to get to their quarterfinals match with France. With destiny on their side, could we see an upset of France? Tune in Monday to find out.
#5ToFollow Insider: Paul Saffer - @UEFAcomPaulS
Paul Saffer is covering the Women’s #Euro2013 live from Sweden and tweeting about Groups A through C. Saffer has been breaking stories of player injuries and giving insights on how the matches will play out. If you’re looking for a guide to this tournament, look no further than Saffer.
3. New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers - #NYYvsTEX
Details: Monday, July 22 @ 7:05 PM ET - Rangers Ballpark in Arlington - Arlington, TX - ESPN
Why Watch: A-Rod returns to the Yankees in a Monday night matchup vs. the MLB strikeout leader, Yu Darvish. The Rangers roster lineup is packing a punch with four hitters with 10 or more HRs. Can the Yankees pitching slow down the red hot Rangers? Get ready for a memorable MLB game Monday night.
#5ToFollow Insider: Mina Park - @minapark
Mina is a Texan, so be prepared for her Rangers ramblings during ESPN’s Monday Night Baseball. She’s glued to the game as a MLB Fan Cave Dweller, so you will not find someone who has seen more baseball this season than Ms. Park.
4. Lacrosse Champion All-American Showcase - #LAX
Details: Tuesday, July 23 @ 12:00 PM ET - ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - Kissimmee, FL - ESPN3
Why Watch: There are four teams in the Champion All-American Showcase: Team Freedom, Team Liberty, Team Pride, and Team Spirit. This event features nearly 200 of America's elite lacrosse players and is known to be the premiere event to see the future stars of the sport. Take a look at the nation's top LAX talent Tuesday afternoon.
#5ToFollow Insider: US Lacrosse - @USLacrosse
The official feed of the national team will be live from Kissimmee at the All-American Showcase, highlighting the sport’s top talent at the high school level. Follow along for player profiles and information on where these players could be heading to play on the collegiate level.
5. New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever - #WNBA
Details: Tuesday, July 23 @ 7:00 PM ET - Bankers Life Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN - ESPN2
Why Watch: We've got a WNBA Eastern Conference contest Tuesday night as the Liberty and Fever tip off on ESPN2. Though both are below .500, their records do not reflect the talent that is on the hardwood. The Fever won the WNBA last season, but have been derailed early this year by injuries.
#5ToFollow Insider: Swish Appeal - @SwishAppeal
The SB Nation #WNBA blog has the latest from around the league. For this particular matchup, you’ll want to read Queenie’s posts. She’s an admitted Liberty fan. Anticipate Q’s posts to be written in pro-Liberty style before Tuesday night’s game.
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