The Yankees have a comfortable lead in the AL East, the Mets once again appear to be experiencing a summer swoon and NFL training camps have yet to officially open.
So why not tune in to the Olympics for the next few weeks?
The international competition, which will be held in some of sport's most historic venues in London beginning this weekend, promises to provide even the most hardcore baseball or football fan with plenty of compelling storylines.
Here are five to whet your appetite on the eve of London 2012:
LIers missing in Nepal disaster ... Countdown to Hofstra strike ... 175-mile 'Greenway' plan ... Chicken finger hot spot
LIers missing in Nepal disaster ... Countdown to Hofstra strike ... 175-mile 'Greenway' plan ... Chicken finger hot spot
