The City That Never Sleeps harbors insatiable sports fanatics who never sleep, so The Post dutifully provides a list of 30 happenings you might not want to miss this summer:
1. NHL draft (June 28-29)
The Rangers will be picking 23rd. No first-round picks for the Devils or Islanders. The Blackhawks own the No. 1 pick and are considered likely to use it on 17-year-old center Connor Bedard.
2. NHL free agency (starts July 1)
Patrick Kane (Rangers) will hit the market for the first time in his career. Teammate Vladimir Tarasenko will be dipping his skates in the free agent waters as well. Cash-strapped GM Chris Drury also has to deal with the potential losses of Tyler Motte, Niko Mikkola and Jaroslav Halak.
3. Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog-Eating Contest (July 4)
All eyes and stomachs on Joey Chestnut. The 15-time Mustard Yellow Belt king devoured 63 hot dogs and buns last year. Miki Sudo was the female chompion. An estimated 35,000 hungry fans are expected in Coney Island.
Victor Wembanyama wants to play in the NBA Summer League this year. Getty Images4. NBA Summer League (July 7-17)
The Spurs, No. 1-overall pick phenom, Victor Wembanyama, wants to play. From Paris to New York, who wouldn’t want to watch?
Of course the Knicks and Nets will be participants.
5. New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm (July 8)
Breanna Stewart faces her former team, with which she spent the previous six seasons, at Barclays Center. Sabrina Ionescu is always worth the price of admission.
6. MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby (July 10)
Juan Soto dethroned Pete Alonso last year.
7. MLB All-Star Game (July 11)
The Captain, Derek Jeter, will be in the Fox Sports booth.
He appeared in 14 of these, so he’ll know everything you’ll need to know. Alonso and perhaps Francisco Lindor will be representing the Mets. You’ll see the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole and perhaps Anthony Rizzo — and Aaron Judge if healthy.
8. Saquon deadline (July 17)
The deadline for Saquon Barkley and the Giants to reach a deal. Or for Barkley to sign the $10.1 million franchise tender — or not.
9. Jets training camp (starts late July)
The Aaron Rodgers Jets — still hard to fathom, right? — will open the preseason with over-the-moon expectations and Namath-like hype.
Standing room only in Florham Park, N.J., for every practice open to the public — the long-suffering public, who won’t be there for Zach Wilson. All eyes on No. 8.
10. Women’s World Cup (July 21-Aug. 20)
USA vs. Vietnam on Fox, in the opening round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Forwards Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, and and Gotham FC defender Kelley O’Hara were named to their fourth Cup roster as the USWNT seeks an historic three-peat.
Fellow NJ/NY teammates include Kristie Mewis and Lynn Williams.
11. Subway Series Part 2 (July 25-26)
Pete Alonso and the Mets will face off against the rival Yankees in the Subway Series. Getty ImagesThe battle moves to Yankee Stadium, where there will be more sizzle than Part 1 (will Aaron Judge return for a mano-a-mano Home Run Derby showdown with Pete Alonso?). Steve Cohen will be banking on Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander growing younger as the season goes on.
13. Giants training camp (starts late July)
The Brian Daboll Giants will open training camp for the first time in six summers as a playoff team. Will Saquon Barkley be there? If he is there, will he be there happy with a new contract or unhappy with the franchise tag?
13. Yankees vs. Rays (July 31-Aug. 2)
Yankees face the Rays (who currently are in first place in the AL East) at the Stadium. These teams don’t like each other. Can the Yankees possibly catch them?
Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have a big series against the Rays in July. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST14. Hall of Fame Game (Aug. 3)
When the Jets face the Browns in Canton, Ohio, expect to see Rodgers on the sidelines helping to coach Wilson.
15. Yankees vs. Astros (Aug. 3-6)
The nemeses and roadblock to the World Series come to town looking to maintain whatever psychological edge they carry over the Yankees. Jose Altuve might want to wear earplugs.
Jets legend Darrelle Revis will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in August. Bill Kostroun/New York Post16. Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions (Aug. 5)
Jets Darrelle Revis and Joe Klecko will be enshrined in the Canton, Ohio, joining franchise greats Joe Namath, Weeb Ewbank, Don Maynard and Curtis Martin. Sauce Gardner will try to mimic Revis Island this season, and Quinnen Williams is designated to play the part of Klecko in any New York Sack Exchange II.
17. New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces (Aug. 6)
The defending WNBA champs come to Barclays Center to try to send a message to the league’s superteam. Two-time Vegas MVP and reigning Defensive Player of the Year A’ja Wilson is a problem. So is guard Jackie Young. Giants TE Darren Waller can be expected to be there to cheer on new bride and Aces guard Kelsey Plum.
Breanna Stewart and the Liberty have a big showdown with the Las Vegas Aces in August. AP18. Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Hudson Valley Renegades (Aug. 15-20)
Mets vs. Yankees just off the Coney Island Boardwalk. Six games in six days. Cyclones right now look as if they may have to be resigned to the role of spoilers. $5.25 for a Nathan’s footlong? Put it in the books!
19. Yankees vs. Red Sox (Aug. 18-20)
It’s still Boston versus New York.
20. Giants vs. Panthers (Aug. 18)
Big Blue’s preseason home opener. Check out draftees Deonte Banks, John Michael Schmitz and Jalin Hyatt.
Aaron Rodger and the Jets are hoping for a big season in 2023. Bill Kostroun/New York Post21. Jets vs. Buccaneers (Aug. 19)
Expected first view of Rodgers wearing his No. 8 at MetLife Stadium. Check out draftees Will McDonald and Joe Tippmann.
22. Mets vs. Angels (Aug. 25-27)
Shohei Ohtani, anyone? Mike Trout, anyone?
23. Jets vs. Giants (Aug. 26)
Many of the combatants who will be seeking bragging rights in the regular-season meeting on Oct. 29 likely won’t play more than a half — and you’d better believe that includes Rodgers.
Daniel Jones and the Giants take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium in August. Noah K. Murray-NY Post24. The Travers Stakes (Aug. 26)
The Midsummer Classic for 3-year-olds at Saratoga is the biggest race of the summer. There is a good chance that the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont winners will be meeting in a race that could go a long way toward determining the 2023 3-year-old champion. If you see Rick Pitino there, ask him to pick some winners for you. He’s on a roll. And look — there’s Bill Parcells!
25. Messi visits (Aug. 26)
The legendary Lionel Messi and Inter Miami travel to Harrison, N.J., to take on the Red Bulls.
26. U.S. Open (Aug. 28-Sept. 10)
Celebrities from the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics will be at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center, as always. Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest-ever world No. 1 player at 19 years old by defeating Casper Ruud last year in the men’s singles final. Iga Swiatek is the defending women’s singles champion. No sentimental farewell to Serena Williams this time.
Carlos Alcaraz could light up the U.S. Open this summer. AFP via Getty Images27. Yankees Old-Timers’ Day (Sept. 9)
Unusually late in the year, but better late than never for the tradition-rich 75th version, with a clash against the Brewers to boot.
28. Giants vs. Cowboys (Sept. 10)
Jerry Jones brings Dak Prescott to MetLife Stadium for a marquee opening-night clash against $40 million man Daniel Jones.
29. Jets vs. Bills (Sept. 11)
Rodgers makes his regular-season Jets debut with all of Green Bay and Football America watching against Josh Allen and the defending AFC East champs.
30. The Hudson River Derby (Sept. 16)
NYCFC visits the Red Bulls. These fan bases don’t like each other. What better way to end our New York sports summer?




