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Huh, maybe we should watch the Tour de France

We're in the midst of the worst stretch of the sporting calendar; post-NBA and NHL finals, post-All-Star Game, pre-training camp, pre-Olympics, pre-MLB trade deadline. If that bothers you ... go for a walk or something. Read a book. Volunteer. Catch up on sleep. Sports aren't that great.

If it really bothers you, though, watch the Tour de France — because it's been bananas.

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On Saturday, there was a quelled llama uprising along the course. On Thursday, the overall leader, Chris Froome, a) was caught up in a motorcycle accident b) ran for part of the 12th stage and c) retained the Yellow Jersey despite finishing with a replacement bike.