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The second half of the 2026 WNBA season gets underway on Tuesday, July 28, following the All-Star break. Can the Minnesota Lynx convert their dominant first half into another championship, or will Las Vegas, New York or one of the league’s rising challengers close the gap? Check out the latest 2026 WNBA championship odds and betting outlook for July 28.

The 99th Academy Awards will air at 7 PM ET on Sunday, March 14, 2027, from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Can The Odyssey maintain its commanding advantage after a dominant theatrical launch, or will Dune: Messiah or Project Hail Mary close the gap during awards season? Check out the 2027 Oscars Best Picture odds and betting outlook for March 14.

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Alex de Minaur faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at 6 PM ET on Tuesday, July 28, at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Can the defending champion overcome a historically difficult matchup, or will Tsitsipas continue his recent resurgence against another top-ranked opponent? Check out this Alex de Minaur vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas prediction and best bet for July 28.

Ben Shelton faces Martin Damm at approximately 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday, July 28, at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Can Shelton rebound from his stunning Wimbledon exit, or will a match-ready Damm capitalize on another potentially slow start from the American favorite? Check out this Ben Shelton vs. Martin Damm prediction and best bet for July 28.

Alex Michelsen faces Mackenzie McDonald at 12:30 PM ET on Tuesday, July 28, in the Round of 32 at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Can Michelsen carry his title-winning form into a late opponent change, or will McDonald capitalize on his second chance as a lucky loser? Check out this Alex Michelsen vs. Mackenzie McDonald prediction and best bet for July 28.

Arthur Fils faces Rafael Jodar at 12:30 PM ET on Tuesday, July 28, at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Will Fils overpower the 19-year-old Spaniard again, or can Jodar turn his hard-court background and rapid rise into a slight upset? Check out this Arthur Fils vs. Rafael Jodar prediction and best bet for July 28.

Tommy Paul faces Kamil Majchrzak at approximately 11 AM ET on Tuesday, July 28, at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Can Majchrzak challenge the American favorite after producing some of the strongest results of his career this summer? Check out this Tommy Paul vs. Kamil Majchrzak prediction and best bet for July 28.