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ATP Hamburg (500) Implied Probability Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook. Daniel Altmaier has lost five of seven matches and is the underdog, given a 47.6% chance to beat Flavio Cobolli. Flavio Cobolli has seen the underdog cover the spread in 10 straight matches. Daniel Altmaier is the underdog given a 53.5%...

Best Tennis Betting Trends for Monday, July 15

Following the third slam of the season, 28 players have descended upon Gstaad, Switzerland, for a clay-court 250 event. The field is filled with top-ranked players looking to gain form ahead of the North American swing. Day 1 features six first-round clashes, including No. 5 seed Jan-Lennard Struff squaring off against Albert Ramos-Vinolas. As always, we at LWOT have the preview and prediction for all matches at ATP Gstaad. But who will advance?

ATP Gstaad Day 1 Predictions Including Jan-Lennard Struff vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas

There was an unexpected delay due to a lighting malfunction on Day 3 of the WTA Palermo Open. Fortunately, the stoppage only lasted an hour, meaning four Round of 16 contests are scheduled for Day 3. This includes last year’s French Open runner-up Karolina Muchova’s meeting with the talented Noma Noha Akugue. As always, we at LWOT give our predictions and analysis for all the matches. But which players do you think will progress to the quarterfinals?

WTA Palermo Day 3 Predictions Including Karolina Muchova vs Noma Noha Akugue

Britain's Cameron Norrie beat Jozef Kovalik 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 in the first round of the Swedish Open. A tight first set in which neither player managed to engineer a break point on the clay went to a tiebreak. Norrie took a 5-3 lead after steering a shot down the line...

Norrie beats Kovalik in Swedish Open first round

The cream of the crop in men’s tennis is on display once again in another grand slam final. World No. 2 Novak Djokovic duels with No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz in a rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final. Both men are in a league of their own, despite being 16 years apart in age (Djokovic 37, Alcaraz 21).

Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon Final Preview, Odds, Prediction

Fayetteville, AR

Darius Acuff Jr., the consensus No. 1 point guard in the class of 2025, was at the Peach Jam, the EYBL’s Premier event this weekend, where he was closely monitored by Kansas’ Bill Self, Michigan’s Dusty May, and Arkansas’ John Calipari. Acuff is down to four schools and is expected to make a decision following the Peach Jam. Connecticut is the other program on the 6-1 point guard’s finalist list.

No. 1 2025 Point Guard Prospect Is Nearing Decision, Deciphering Between 4 Schools

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) begin at 2 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday.

2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

The official post-Wimbledon WTA Rankings has been confirmed and the top five remain unchanged with Iga Swiatek continuing her dominant streak at No 1, but there were some big winners over the fortnight at SW19. Swiatek’s wait for a first grass-court Grand Slam continues as she was upset in the...

WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek No 1, Danielle Collins and Barbora Krejcikova top 10, Lulu Sun and Emma Raducanu top 100

Philadelphia, PA

Former NBA forward Joe Bryant, nicknamed “Jellybean,” has reportedly passed away at the age of 69 due to “a massive stroke,” according to Mike Sielski of The Philadelphia Inquirer. News of Bryant’s death comes over four years after the tragic death of his son, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

8-Year NBA Forward Joe Bryant Dies at 69

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Now that Jonathan Jackson is returning to his role as Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, some Virginia fans wonder if Anthony Geary will return as Lucky's dad, Luke Spencer. Even though the actor left the soap in 2015 and has been declared dead, and his ashes have spread, some of his followers still hold out hope. Soap Opera Spy ran an article saying Geary would return in 2023, but this was incorrect.

General Hospital alum Anthony Geary reunites with Kelly Monaco but is not returning to Port Charles

Rafael Nadal's first singles match since losing in the first round of the French Open in May ended with a 6-3 6-4 win against Leo Borg in the first round of the Swedish Open. Nadal, 38, missed Wimbledon to focus on the Olympics in Paris this summer and was making his return to action at the tournament in Bastad.

Nadal marks singles return with win against Borg

Contract negotiations have been ongoing between Esteban Ocon and Haas F1 Team for weeks. Talks accelerated after Ocon’s Alpine departure was officially announced, with the 27-year-old searching for alternatives. An agreement is now understood to have been reached between Ocon and Haas. Esteban Ocon has spent 2024 exploring the...

Esteban Ocon set to join Haas in 2025

Cleveland, OH

After two games at the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League, The Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-1. A worrying start, but an impressive showing in game two. The difference between the two games couldn’t be more different so let’s break them down. 2024 Cavs Summer League: A Polarizing Start. This...

2024 Cavs Summer League: A Polarizing Start

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that the club will place third baseman Jose Miranda on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game. Utilityman Diego Castillo will come up from Triple-A St. Paul to take Miranda’s spot on the roster. The Twins must make another move to clear space on the 40-man roster. Miranda has been out with lower back tightness since Wednesday, allowing the Twins to backdate his IL stint to July 11. Even with the All-Star break coming up, the Twins will be careful with Miranda who has been a dominant force on offense.

Twins to Place Prominent Third Baseman on 10-Day Injured List

Hsieh Su-Wei won a trophy at Wimbledon for the fourth time in her last four appearances. After losing in the women’s doubles semifinals, Hsieh partnered with Jan Zielinski to win the mixed doubles final on Centre Court. They defeated the Mexican pair Santiago Gonzalez and Giuliana Olmos 6-4, 6-2.

Hsieh and Zielinski claim victory in Wimbledon’s mixed doubles competition

Following Enzo Maresca’s managerial appointment, which Chelsea players are set to benefit most from his arrival? The Italian’s unique tactical system will create a new-look team in which key players are set to thrive. Top 5 Chelsea Players Who Will Thrive under Enzo Maresca’s Tactical System. Marc...

Five Players Who Will Thrive in Enzo Maresca’s Tactical System

Los Angeles, CA

In an interview on SiriusXM radio over the weekend, Lakers head coach JJ Redick reiterated a desire to embrace the challenge of leading the purple and gold. He added a notable wrinkle in his comments, however, addressing what exactly the team needs next season. Lakers Head Coach Reveals Ideal Addition...

Lakers Head Coach Reveals Ideal Addition to Roster

Chicago, IL

The New York Yankees trade rumors are plenty. A new report revealed the rumored cost for the Yankees if they want to pursue Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet. The Yankees have been struggling of late, but their wins against the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend are signs of a possible turnaround. They now have a chance to sweep the Orioles and retake first place in the American League East. The Yankees problems persist and general manager Brian Cashman will need to make some moves before the July trade deadline. The club is eyeing multiple players, including Crochet. Either way, the asking price may be too high for the Yankees.

White Sox Are “Insisting” Yankees Top Outfield Prospect to Acquire Ace

Barbora Krejcikova's ability to be in sync with a partner was always obvious on the tennis court, as evidenced by her long and decorated career in doubles. But after winning her second career Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon over the weekend, the Czech -- clad in a sparkling emerald ballgown -- showed off how those moves translate to the dance floor as she and men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz busted a move at Sunday night's traditional Wimbledon champions' ball.

Krejcikova busts a move with Alcaraz at Wimbledon winners' ball

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Taylor Townsend secured her first Grand Slam title by partnering with Katerina Siniakova to win the women’s doubles final at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Taylor Townsend Is Now A Wimbledon Champion After Winning Women’s Doubles Title With Katerina Siniakova

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WTA Budapest Day 3 Predictions Including Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Anna Karolina Schmiedlova

Fourth seed Sara Sorribes Tormo pushed through Gergana Topalova in the opening round at the WTA Budapest Grand Prix, but it wasn’t exactly a vote of...

WTA Budapest Day 3 Predictions Including Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Anna Karolina Schmiedlova

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