CORRECTION: This episode mistakes the date of the next USMNT game. The game is on Monday, July 6th NOT Tuesday July 7th

On this special Fourth of July edition of the Nashville Sports Report, host Russell Ries is joined by Music City Baseball board member Nancy Schultz for an in-depth conversation about the effort to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville through the Nashville Stars initiative. Nancy discusses the vision behind Music City Baseball, Nashville's growing case for an MLB franchise, and her family's longstanding connection to sports in Middle Tennessee.

Before the interview, we reflect on the heartbreaking news that former Tennessee Titans superstar Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with ALS. We discuss CJ2K's incredible legacy on and off the field, what he meant to Nashville, and why he remains one of the greatest players in Titans history.

Also on this week's show:

• Tennessee Titans announce public training camp dates and details for the 2026 Blue & White Scrimmage
• Nashville Predators GM Chris MacFarland reshapes the roster with trades and free agent signings involving Mavrik Bourque, Nils Höglander, Jack Drury, Adam Edström, and Alexander Kerfoot
• What the Predators' busy offseason says about the future direction of the franchise
• The US Men's National Team advances to the World Cup quarterfinals and prepares for a showdown with Belgium
• The Nashville Sounds continue their chase of the Memphis Redbirds in the International League standings

Featured Interview:
Nancy Schultz, board member of Music City Baseball, joins the Nashville Sports Report to discuss the Nashville Stars project, the effort to bring Major League Baseball to Tennessee, and why she believes Nashville is ready to become a major league city.

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Featured Links:

Chris Johnson on Good Morning America

USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nashville Stars homepage

Nashville Stars shop

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Nashville Stars on Instagram

Nashville Stars on Twitter

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