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Just in time for the return of the football season, The Slate is back. Now let's see if we can put together the "Carli Lloyd" of what to watch this next week.

Thursday, July 9

CFL (8-11 p.m., ESPN2): Canadian football will help you get your football fix until August as the Ottawa Redblacks take on the Edmonton Eskimos.

Friday, July 10

CFL (7-10 p.m., ESPN2): More Canadian football to cool off your hot Friday night as the Montreal Alouettes face off against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Saturday, July 11

Tennis (8 a.m.-2 p.m., ESPN): Watch the Ladies Final at the 2015 Wimbledon Tournament. Will Serena Williams make it to the final to win for her sixth title and 21st title overall?

Sunday, July 12

Tennis (8 a.m.-2 p.m., ESPN): Wimbledon ends with the Gentlemen's Final, with several top men's players still alive as of press time.

Monday, July 13

MLB (7-11 p.m., ESPN): The big hitters of major league baseball battle it out for the title in the 2015 Home Run Derby.

Tuesday, July 14

MLB (6:30-11 p.m., Fox): The stars of the American League battle the stars of the National League in the 2015 All-Star Game for home-field advantage in the World Series.

Wednesday, July 15

Special (7-10 p.m., ABC): Celebrate the last year in sports with the 2015 ESPYS to see if the University of Mississippi can nab the award for Best Upset for its win over the University of Alabama.

The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers open training camp on July 25. Football is coming.

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