Sports

July 8, 2025

Published 1 month ago

TL;DR

Djokovic, Sinner reach Wimbledon quarters; PSG lose key defenders for Real Madrid clash; Banchero inks $287M Magic deal.


Highlights

  • Novak Djokovic rallied past Alex de Minaur to reach his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal; faces Flavio Cobolli next.1
  • Jannik Sinner advanced to Wimbledon quarters after Grigor Dimitrov retired with injury while leading; Sinner will play Ben Shelton.2
  • FIFA suspended PSG defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez for two matches, ruling them out vs. Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi.3
  • Orlando Magic signed Paolo Banchero to a five-year extension worth up to $287M, securing their young core.4
  • Clippers acquired John Collins in a three-team NBA trade, sending Norman Powell to Miami; Clippers clear $6.7M in cap space.5
  • Kirk Cousins said he felt "misled" by the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.; Penix is expected to start at QB.6
  • Dodgers’ slump continues: swept by Astros, placed KikĂ© HernĂĄndez on IL, and lost 9-1 to Brewers as Yamamoto was chased in the first inning.91213
  • Padres’ Manny Machado reached 2,000 career hits, becoming the fifth active MLB player to hit the milestone.8
  • Newcastle United agreed to a ÂŁ55M deal for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga; medical pending.10
  • Inter Miami opened talks to sign AtlĂ©tico Madrid’s Rodrigo De Paul, targeting another key addition for Messi’s MLS squad.11
  • Angel Reese publicly criticized WNBA officiating after the Chicago Sky’s loss to the Lynx; league discipline possible.19
  • UFC returns to Nashville July 12: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira headlines; Teixeira favored.20

Commentary

Djokovic’s comeback and Sinner’s advance—albeit via Dimitrov’s injury retirement—set up a Wimbledon quarterfinals slate with strong favorites but potential volatility. Djokovic’s consistency and Sinner’s draw against Shelton are top considerations for match and outright betting. Monitor Sinner’s form and any lingering effects from a disrupted match for DFS and wagering purposes.12

In soccer, PSG’s defensive suspensions ahead of the Club World Cup semi against Real Madrid force a backline reshuffle, with Beraldo expected to start. This weakens PSG’s defense and could shift betting sentiment toward Real Madrid. Newcastle’s imminent signing of Elanga adds Premier League and European fantasy intrigue, while Inter Miami’s pursuit of De Paul signals further MLS roster upgrades around Messi, with possible impacts on MLS futures and fantasy value.31011

NBA roster moves are in focus: Orlando’s extension for Banchero locks in their core, stabilizing fantasy and futures outlooks.4 The Clippers’ addition of Collins and cap flexibility signal more moves may follow, with backcourt targets like Bradley Beal and Chris Paul worth monitoring.5 In the NFL, Atlanta’s QB situation remains unsettled; Penix is the projected starter, but Cousins’ status could impact fantasy and win total markets.6

MLB sees the Dodgers in a downward spiral after an Astros sweep and a rough outing for Yamamoto, raising concerns for their short-term betting and fantasy prospects.91213 Machado’s 2,000th hit underscores his reliability for fantasy managers.8 Angel Reese’s officiating comments highlight ongoing WNBA scrutiny, which could affect foul and prop markets if league responses follow.19 UFC Nashville’s main event offers a classic veteran vs. prospect dynamic, with Teixeira favored but Lewis always a knockout threat.20

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