XFINITY’s #5ToFollow - Wednesday July, 24 & Thursday July, 25
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. Sweden vs. Germany - UEFA Women's Euro (Semifinals)
Details: Wednesday, July 24 @ 2:15 PM ET - Gamla Ullevi Stadium - Gothenburg, Sweden - ESPN3 on XFINITY
Why Watch: Germany’s bid for a sixth straight UEFA Women’s EURO title will play out on the pitch Wednesday against a high scoring Swedish club. The Germans are hoping for a seventh straight championship, as they’ve beaten Sweden four times in UEFA play.
#5ToFollow Insider: UEFA Women's Euro - @UEFAWomensEuro
Get the official word from the home of #Euro2013 in Sweden. Follow the tournament’s official account that tweets out all match information, and retweets a variety of journalists’ articles covering the European Championship tournament
Follow - @UEFAWomensEuro
Details: Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:00 PM ET - Fenway Park - Boston, MA - ESPN
Why Watch: David Price is in Cy Young form and will take the hill for the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night. The Sox are hoping the "Price is Wrong" on Wednesday night, as they trot out starter, Felix Doubront. Don't miss the top two teams in the AL East battle it out on ESPN Wednesday night.
#5ToFollow Insider: Ian Malinowski - @dog_whelk
The managing editor at DRaysBay, Malinowski knows this Tampa team intimately. His latest article predicts the Rays will win the first wild card slot in the AL, but could actually win the division. If you’re watching on Wednesday, tweet Ian to talk AL East baseball.
Follow - @dog_whelk
3. The Senior Open Championship - First Round
Details: Thursday, July 25 @ 12:00 PM ET - Royal Birkdale Golf Club - Southport, England - ESPN2
Why Watch: Fred Couples will tee it up to defend his title as the Senior Open Championship returns to England's coast. Tune in to see Tom Watson, Colin Montgomerie, and golf's most iconic names as The Senior Open Championship hits Royal Birkdale for the first time ever.
#5ToFollow Insider: James Haddock - @JamesHaddockSSN
Nine Ryder Cup captains and 18 major champions highlight a star-studded field that begins play Thursday. As a reporter, he knows golf, so add James to your follow list for the latest on the #SeniorOpen.
Follow - @JamesHaddockSSN
4. RBC Canadian Open - First Round - #RBCCO
Details: Thursday, July 25 @ 3:00 PM ET - Glen Abbey Golf Club - Oakville, Ontario, Canada - NBC Sports
Why Watch: Jim Furyk returns to the #RBCCO with two tournament wins ('06,'07) under his belt. But there are plenty of other stars to watch: Kuchar, McDowell, Watson, Els, even the Canadian - Graham DeLaet. Keep in mind a native hasn't won the Canadian Open since 1954 (Fletcher), so they'll be pulling for DeLaet all week in Oakville.
#5ToFollow Insider: RBC Canadian Open - @RBCCanadianOpen
From tee-times to storylines, the official account of the #RBCCO is tweeting everything you need to know about the latest PGA Tour event. Follow along for Thursday's first round and walk the course online with the Canadian Open.
Follow - @RBCCanadianOpen
5. Edmonton Eskimos vs. Montreal Alouettes - #CFL
Details: Thursday, July 25 @ 7:30 PM ET - Percival-Molson Stadium - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - ESPN2
Why Watch: Staying in Canada, we move from the links to the gridiron. The #CFL is on ESPN2 as the Eskimos and Alouettes are both longing for a win. A pair of 1-3 teams usually makes for an entertaining game - look for gadget plays, onside kicks, and every move in the playbook to be shown Thursday night.
#5ToFollow Insider: Chris O'Leary - @olearychris
Chris O’Leary is on the Eskimos beat, covering the #CFL team’s 2013 season for the Edmonton Journal. It has been a tough year so far for the #Esks, but O’Leary believes they can turn this season around with a win Thursday night in Montreal.
Follow - @olearychris
For more behind the scenes insights from the biggest sporting events and inside information on sports & social media, make sure to follow Vance McCullough, the XFINITY Sports Guy, @XFINITYSports.
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