📺 Sports This Week
🏀 WNBA
Seattle Storm (6-25) @ New York Liberty (17-13)– Wednesday, August 5th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 8:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – USA Network
It’s been a season to forget for Seattle, losing eight straight games. However, one of its rare victories came against New York in late June.
Los Angeles Sparks (11-17) @ Chicago Sky (11-18) – Wednesday, August 5th
9:00 PM ET | 2:00 AM London (Thurs) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – USA Network/CNBC
Chicago’s improved play enters another test as the Sky and Sparks face off for the final time this season. They’ve split the previous meetings with the home team taking home the victory each time.
Las Vegas Aces (20-9) @ Indiana Fever (19-11) – Thursday, August 6th
7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Fri) | 8:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
Two teams featuring many of the league’s most renowned players. Indiana is looking for a sweep in the season series, while Vegas is trying to close the gap with Minnesota and pull away from teams like Golden State and Dallas.
Los Angeles Sparks (11-17) @ Minnesota Lynx (25-6) – Thursday, August 6th
9:00 PM ET | 2:00 AM London (Fri) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video
Tough break for LA. The Sparks get the WNBA’s best team on the back end of back-to-back road games. How ugly will it get?
⚾ MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) @ Chicago Cubs (63-49)– Tuesday, August 4th
8:05 PM ET | 1:05 AM London (Wed) | 9:05 AM Tokyo (Wed) – MLBTV/TBS
A day after the trade deadline, Tarik Skubal makes his Dodger debut at Wrigley Field. Can he shut down the Cubs in this potential NL Playoff preview?
St. Louis Cardinals (55-57) @ New York Yankees (63-49) – Wednesday, August 5th
7:05 PM ET | 12:05 AM London (Thurs) | 8:05 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – MLBTV/Prime Video
Two teams fading fast. It may be too late for the Cardinals to save their season, but New York still has plenty to play for.
Minnesota Twins (56-57) @ Kansas City Royals (46-67) – Thursday, August 6th
7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Fri) | 8:30AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN
Kansas City is looking to play spoiler the rest of the year and can make Minnesota a victim with a string of upsets. However, the Royals are plagued with injuries, while the Twins have attempted to make moves to move the team into true playoff contention.
⚽ Soccer
NWSL
Denver Summit FC (5-5-6) @ North Carolina Courage (7-3-6) – Wednesday, August 5th
10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Thurs) | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – CBS Sports Network
North Carolina looks to carry momentum into its next match after a 5-0 win over Orlando over the weekend. Denver has a chance to climb above .500 on the season.
⛳ Golf
PGA: Wyndham Championship– Thursday, August 6th - Sunday, August 9th
6:30 AM ET | 11:30 AM London | 7:30 PM Tokyo – CBS/ESPN+/Golf Channel/Paramount+
Cameron Young looks to defend his 2025 victory, but recent trends have seen a string of first-time PGA winners steal the spotlight. Can it continue?
LIV Golf New York – Thursday, August 6th - Sunday, August 9th
1:15 PM ET | 6:15 PM London | 2:15 AM Tokyo (Fri-Mon) – Fox
The LIV Tour returns to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. Who comes out on top?
⚾NFL Preseason
Hall of Fame Game: Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals– Thursday, August 6th
8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Fri) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – NBC
The NFL is back … kind of. The 2026 preseason kicks off in Canton, Ohio, with the annual Hall of Fame Game. But don’t take too much away from this one. The field conditions keep many of the regular players sidelined, so the headlines will be the ones trying to make an NFL roster
🎬 Entertainment
Tuesday, August 4th
Netflix: Badly In Love – Season 2
Nine new cast members enter the competition of Netflix’s hit Japanese reality show near the beaches of Okinawa.
Netflix: Best Medicine – Season 1
An esteemed and accomplished Boston doctor leaves the fast paced life behind for life as a local medical professional in coastal Maine.
Netflix: The Cocktail Lab – Season 1
Joe Gitter hosts a new show that teaches you pro secrets of cocktail making at home – from differences of ice forms to comprehensive rationing and everything in between.
Paramount+: Special Ops TRUE – Season 1
A documentary series exploring the operation that killed Osama Bin Laden, featuring real stories from those who lived it.
HBO Max: Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks
HBO’s NFL offseason staple returns for another summer. It usually features a struggling rebuilding franchise, but this season looks behind the scene of the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks
Hulu: Betrayal: Dirty Secrets – Season 4
The true crime docuseries returns with a three-part exploration of the double life of Colorado Springs policeman Joel Kern and his wife.
Wednesday, August 5th
Apple TV: Ted Lasso – Season 4
Everyone’s favorite loveable and quirky college football coach from Kansas turned English Premier League success is back, but this time, he’s on a new mission. Can Coach Lasso, Coach Beard, and a few other fan favorites create another success story with AFC Richmond’s women’s team?
Netflix: Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy
In a Supersize Me type of film, comedian Mo Gilligan travels throughout the UK and the US on a fried chicken diet, documenting its effects and the outlook of the industry.
Netflix: One Hundred Years of Solitude – Part 2
The seven episode conclusion of the series, It picks up after the Treaty of Neerlandia and follows Fernanda del Carpio and railroad expansion.
Paramount+: The Challenge: Cutthroat – Season 42
The longstanding MTV series officially moves to a streaming-only format. 24 contestants split into three teams competing for $50,000.
Prime Video: Sterling Point
A 17-year-old girl inherits a mysterious Canadian island from her grandfather and discovers family secrets, new friendships, and more after leaving New York City.
Thursday, August 6th
Netflix: My Life With the Walter Boys – Season 3
Season 3 picks up after Season;s 2 emergency with the love triangle between Jackie, Alex, and Cole facing a big test.
HBO Max: Monsters of God
A documentary series exploring the untold stories of exotic reptile smuggling and two competing kingpins.
📰 Quick Guide
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UEFA Weighs Legal Action Against FIFA Over Governance Dispute - UEFA is considering legal action against FIFA over concerns that the governing body has exceeded its authority under President Gianni Infantino. The dispute centers on FIFA's growing influence over the international football calendar and decision-making processes, with UEFA arguing that key stakeholders have been sidelined. The tension reflects a broader power struggle between football's two biggest governing organizations, with clubs and leagues also watching closely. Any legal challenge could reshape how global football is governed and how future competitions are scheduled.
Dodgers Make Bold Move by Acquiring Tarik Skubal - The Los Angeles Dodgers strengthened their rotation by trading for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal before the MLB trade deadline. The move gives Los Angeles one of baseball's deepest pitching staffs as it prepares for another postseason run. Detroit received a package of young talent in return, continuing its long-term roster strategy. The trade instantly became one of the deadline's biggest talking points and could have a major impact on the playoff race.
Shiho Kuwaki Claims Breakthrough Victory at the AIG Women's Open - Japan's Shiho Kuwaki captured her first major championship by winning the AIG Women's Open with a composed final-round performance. She handled difficult conditions while holding off an experienced field to secure the biggest victory of her career. The win adds another rising Japanese star to women's golf and continues the country's strong presence on the LPGA Tour. At just the right moment, Kuwaki showed consistency, patience, and confidence under pressure.
🔧 Digital Tip
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🗳️ Quick Poll
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