Why Sorsby caved, what the NFL can do to him next, and Jalen Brunson's $100 million act of selflessness.

As I’ve said often, I have a lot of gigs, but none better or more rewarding than being a dad; it’s the best thing ever And the book I have coming out July 14th — Smarter About Sports — is dedicated to my father, who passed a few years ago. Starting this week, I'm sharing some excerpts early. Today's is about Patrick Ewing.

Starting this week, I'm sharing some excerpts early. Today's is about Patrick Ewing.

I was a Georgetown law student when Patrick was dominating those Georgetown teams. The narrative around him was intimidating — a hulking figure nobody rooted for. When I finally met him working at Proserv for David Falk, I expected exactly that. What I got was something else entirely. He asked about me, my background, what I was reading. Then one night I got home and found a voicemail that I still think about.

That story leads this week's Sunday 7, along with why Sorsby really caved and what the NFL can do to him next, the congressional bill with the best shot of any in 40 tries at fixing college sports, and Jalen Brunson leaving $100 million on the table — and why it's not what the cynics think.

This week's Sunday 7:

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📘 Pre-order Smarter About Sports before July 14 at smarteraboutsports.com and get 30 days of premium access on me.

As I’ve said often, I have a lot of gigs, but none better or more rewarding than being a dad; it’s the best thing ever.  And my new book coming out soon, Smarter About Sports, is dedicated to my dad, who passed a few years ago. I’ll be including some excerpts over the next few weeks, starting this week with one about the most famous New York Knick ever before this year’s group, Patrick Ewing.

Other items address the continuing Brendan Sorsby saga and a congressional bill to address college sports that has the best chance of any that has come before them. And just as I started with the Knicks, I end with them and my admiration for Jalen Brunson.

Last chance — Father's Day deal ends today. Sunday Seven annual access is $19.99 as a last-minute gift for dad. He gets the full weekly breakdown, Daily Dose videos, and behind-the-paywall analysis on the deals and decisions shaping sports. → mysunday7.com/upgrade

📘 Pre-order Smarter About Sports before July 14 at smarteraboutsports.com

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