Sports

July 12, 2025

Published 1 month ago

TL;DR

Alcaraz, Sinner set Wimbledon final; MLB All-Star roster changes; Bournemouth sign keeper Petrovic.


Highlights

  • Wimbledon final set: Alcaraz defeats Fritz, Sinner beats Djokovic (hip issue); French Open rematch Sunday 1.
  • Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. becomes youngest in franchise history to reach 1,000 MLB hits 2.
  • Braves’ Matt Olson replaces Ronald Acuña Jr. (back tightness) in Home Run Derby; Acuña still set for All-Star Game 6.
  • Mariners’ Randy Arozarena replaces Julio RodrĂ­guez (rest) on AL All-Star roster; multiple AL injury replacements named 7.
  • Yankees’ Aaron Judge delivers three standout defensive plays in 11–0 win over Cubs; RodĂłn throws eight scoreless 18.
  • Bournemouth agree ÂŁ25M deal for Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic; set to be new first-choice keeper 9.
  • Chicago Bears extend GM Ryan Poles through 2029, aligning with new head coach Ben Johnson 3.
  • LIV Golf reapplies for Official World Golf Ranking points; review process could take over a year 5.
  • New Zealand All Blacks clinch rugby Test series over France with 43-17 win; finale next week 11.
  • England’s Joe Root scores 37th Test hundred, breaks Dravid’s slip catch record vs. India 12.
  • Chris Gotterup shoots 61 to lead Scottish Open by two; three Open Championship spots available 20.
  • NBA’s Kyrie Irving resumes shooting drills after ACL surgery; no return date yet 19.

Commentary

The Wimbledon men’s final will see Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner face off again, following Alcaraz’s four-set win over Fritz and Sinner’s straight-sets victory against a hobbled Djokovic (hip issue); this rematch reprises last month’s French Open final and marks only the second time in the Open Era that the same pair has met in both the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same season 1. Both players are making history for their age and consistency, making this a key focus for tennis bettors and DFS players, especially given Sinner’s fitness and Djokovic’s ongoing injury status 1.

In MLB, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to build his dynasty-league value with his 1,000th career hit, becoming the youngest in Blue Jays franchise history to reach the milestone 2. All-Star rosters shift as Matt Olson replaces Ronald Acuña Jr. in the Home Run Derby (Acuña still expected to play Tuesday) 6, and Randy Arozarena steps in for Julio RodrĂ­guez on the AL team, with multiple AL injury replacements named 7. Arozarena’s recent power surge and Olson’s home run profile are notable for prop bets and DFS slates 76. Aaron Judge’s elite defense and RodĂłn’s shutout reinforce the Yankees standing atop the AL East, with Judge’s health and form critical for fantasy and betting markets 18.

Bournemouth’s £25M acquisition of Djordje Petrovic signals a new starting keeper for the Premier League season, relevant for FPL and clean sheet odds 9. The Bears’ front office extension aligns GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson for a long-term rebuild, with rookie QB Caleb Williams’ development under close watch by fantasy and futures bettors 3. LIV Golf’s renewed OWGR application could impact major qualification, but any effect is at least a year away 5.

Elsewhere, the All Blacks’ dominant rugby win over France 11, Joe Root’s record Test performance 12, and Chris Gotterup’s Scottish Open lead 20 all present immediate angles for bettors and fantasy players. Kyrie Irving’s rehab progress is positive for NBA watchers, though no timeline for return is set 19.

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