The best UConn women’s basketball player ever? Plus: A wild first day for NFL free agents

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Good morning! Agree to something in principle today. Inside:

⚾ U.S. beats Mexico, finally
💲 NFL paydays begin
🐐 UConn’s GOAT?

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Yesterday, we mentioned Team USA’s previous struggle against Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. A fact I didn’t include: The Americans have not beaten Mexico in the WBC since 2006.
As of last night, the drought is over. Quickly:

Aaron Judge (who else?) hit a two-run homer,…