Get ready for lots of red, white, and blue.
July 4 marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress, announcing the decision of the 13 colonies to secede from Great Britain in 1776.
Since then, the holiday has been celebrated across the United States with barbecues, parades, fireworks, sports, and yes, a plethora of American flags.
Here’s a compilation of how the world of sports, including leagues, teams, and athletes, celebrated Independence Day:
NFL:
MLB:
nba:
Another sports: