The Rush: Morant claims he would ‘cook’ Jordan, beat Messi in soccer shootout

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WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE to see today’s piping-hot, fresh-outta-the-oven episode of THE RUSH with Jared Quay! We’ll let you know everything you didn’t know you needed to know about sports. Other stuff too. But mostly sports.

It’s Tuesday, July 12, 2022, and here’s what Jared is cookin’ up:

  • Grizzlies star Ja Morant claims he would ‘cook’ Michael Jordan one-on-one

  • The Pittsburgh Steelers’ stadium will no longer be called Heinz Field and fans are livid

  • Dodger Stadium concessions workers have voted to go on strike, possibly impacting the 2022 MLB All-Star Game

THE RUSH will be back tomorrow. Until then, stay safe and don’t forget to check out our previous episodes here.

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