📺 Sports This Week
⚽ FIFA World Cup
Round of 16
Argentina vs. Egypt – Tuesday, July 7th
12:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM London | 1:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
Egypt’s reward for emerging victorious in penalty kicks against Australia is a battle with Messi and Argentina. The Argentinians are coming off one of the most entertaining games of the tournament – surviving an upset bid from Cape Verde in extra time.
Switzerland vs. Colombia – Tuesday, July 7th
4:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
These teams may have been destined to meet during this World Cup, just as they did the last time the Americas hosted the tournament in 1994. Colombia won that match 2-0, but it has struggled to score during the current event.
Quarterfinals
France vs. Morocco – Thursday, July 9th
4:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM London | 5:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Fox/Telemundo/Fox One
France has looked unstoppable, but Morocco has yet to shy away from the task. It’s also a rematch of the 2022 semifinal match.
🏀 WNBA
Dallas Wings (13-8) @ New York Liberty (13-8) – Tuesday, July 7th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN
Dallas’ quick turnaround already includes a win over the Liberty. But these teams have put up similar performances all season, so the second meeting could be a tight one.
Minnesota Lynx (15-6) @ Connecticut Sun (5-16) – Wednesday, July 8th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Thurs) | 8:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – USA Network
Connecticut has the worst record in the league, and Minnesota has the best. However, the Sun came away with a one-point upset in their last meeting.
Indiana Fever (12-8) @ Los Angeles Sparks (8-11) – Wednesday, July 8th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Wed) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – USA Network/CNBC
Indiana has won both previous meetings this season, while LA has lost its last three games. However, Caitlin Clark’s injury status could change things.
Indiana Fever (12-8) @ Phoenix Mercury (8-13) – Thursday, July 9th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Fri) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
Phoenix may be the beneficiary of Indiana’s back-to-back games, and the winner of this one claims the season series. Both previous contests were played in Indiana.
⚾ MLB
New York Yankees (50-40) @ Tampa Bay Rays (52-36) – Tuesday, July 7th
The Yankees are looking to close the gap in the AL East and began with a 5-1 win on Monday. Tampa is now trying to halt a three-game skid.
Philadelphia Phillies (50-41) @ Cincinnati Reds (41-48) – Wednesday, July 8th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 8:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN
As bad as things have gotten for the Reds, they’re currently ahead in the season series against the Phillies. Which team comes out on top as they meet the national spotlight?
Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45) @ San Diego Padres (44-46) – Wednesday, July 8th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Thurs) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN
San Diego snapped its dry spell with a Sunday win over the Dodgers, only to get shut out in the series opener against the D-Backs. Now just one game separates the Padres and Diamondbacks for second place in the NL West.
🏀 NBA Summer League
Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) @ New Orleans Pelicans (0-0) – Thursday, July 9th
3:30 PM ET | 8:30 PM London | 4:30 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
The Las Vegas Summer League opener. Which rookies and lesser-known players will impress enough to earn a chance in the league?
San Antonio Spurs (0-0) @ Atlanta Hawks (0-0) – Thursday, July 9th
4:30 PM ET | 9:30 PM London | 5:30 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN2
NBA runner-up vs. lottery team. Which puts the better product on the floor as they search for future contributors?
Utah Jazz (0-0) @ Washington Wizards (0-0) – Thursday, July 9th
9:00 PM ET | 2:00 AM London (Fri) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN
No. 1 overall NBA draft pick AJ Dybantsa makes his NBA debut for the Wizards against the Jazz in the Las Vegas Summer League. Will he prove to be the right choice?
⛳ Golf
PGA: Genesis Scottish Open – Thursday, July 9th - Sunday, July 12th
6:30 AM ET | 11:30 AM London | 7:30 PM Tokyo – CBS/ESPN+/Golf Channel/Paramount+
After last week’s win at the John Deere Classic, Chris Gotterup returns to defend his Scottish Open title. He now sits at No. 7 in the World Rankings but takes on a loaded field.
LPGA: Amundi Evian Championship – Thursday, July 9th - Sunday, July 12th
6:30 AM ET | 11:30 AM London | 7:30 PM Tokyo – Golf Channel
An exciting finish in 2025 gave Grace Kim the victory. What’s in store for 2026?
🎬 Entertainment
Tuesday, July 7th
Netflix: Better Late Than Single – Season 2
A Korean reality series that brings together single people with no dating experience. Season 2 expects to have more bold twists and turns.
Netflix: Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You
The comedian’s unique style takes a look back at entertaining his wife with his jokes during her battle with cancer in this stand-up special.
Wednesday, July 8th
Apple TV+: Trying – Season 5
The group deals with the chaos and consequences brought on by the sudden return of Tyler and Princess’s biological mother.
Netflix: Nothing to Lose
After giving up everything to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, a woman goes to extreme lengths to find a donor for her dying son.
HBO Max: Wardriver
A film with a rare 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It follows an amateur thief who specializes in hacking from his car (wardriving) as he gets roped into a high-stakes cyberheist involving the mob.
Thursday, July 9th
Peacock: The Five Star Weekend
Jennifer Garner stars in this 8-part drama series as a food blogger dealing with her husband’s sudden death. A group of friends visits her to provide comfort and console her, but it leads to revealing deep secrets and rising tension.
📰 Quick Guide
How to Watch UFC 329 McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Online
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon after a five-year absence to face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11, during International Fight Week 2026. The main card begins at 9 PM ET (2 AM BST on Sunday) and will stream on Paramount+ in the United States, with plans starting at $8.99 per month. U.S. viewers can also access the event through a Walmart+ trial offer, while fans traveling abroad can use a VPN to securely access their usual streaming service from anywhere.
📚Don’t Miss This
Belgium Ends USA's World Cup Run - Belgium advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals with a convincing 4-1 victory over co-host USA in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half to put the Red Devils in control before Hans Vanaken added a third after the break. Malik Tillman briefly gave the home crowd hope with USA's lone goal, but substitute Romelu Lukaku sealed the result with a stoppage-time finish. Belgium will now face Spain in the quarterfinals, while the defeat ends the World Cup campaign for the last remaining co-host nation.
Nikola Jokić Delays Contract Extension Decision - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić has decided not to sign a contract extension this offseason, choosing instead to keep his future options open. While the move has sparked discussion across the NBA, reports indicate there is no immediate concern about his long-term commitment to Denver. Waiting could allow Jokić to become eligible for a larger contract under future salary cap projections, making the decision a financial one rather than a basketball issue.
Wimbledon Quarterfinal Picture Begins to Take Shape - Day eight at Wimbledon delivered several tightly contested matches as players battled for places in the quarterfinals. Top contenders continued their title campaigns, while a few lower-seeded players extended their impressive tournament runs. With the second week now underway, every match carries greater weight as the competition moves closer to the championship rounds.
🔧 Digital Tip
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🗳️ Quick Poll
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