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Rodri remains under contract with Manchester City as of Thursday, July 30, with Real Madrid at 77%, Manchester City at 19% and Barcelona at 3% in his next-club market. Can Madrid convert its reported approach into a completed transfer, or will City retain its midfield anchor for the final year of his deal? Check out Rodri’s next-club odds and betting outlook for July 30.

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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Terence Atmane faces Alejandro Tabilo at approximately 4:30 PM ET on Thursday, July 30, at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. Can Atmane build on his comeback victory over Frances Tiafoe, or will Tabilo’s experience stop the Frenchman’s rapid rise? Check out this Terence Atmane vs. Alejandro Tabilo prediction and best bet for July 30.

Cruz Hewitt faces Alex de Minaur at 1 PM ET on Thursday, July 30, at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. Can the 17-year-old qualifier extend his breakthrough run against one of his childhood mentors, or will the defending champion impose the enormous experience gap? Check out this Cruz Hewitt vs. Alex de Minaur prediction and best bet for July 30.

Brandon Nakashima faces Jakub Mensik at 11 AM ET on Thursday, July 30, at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C. Can Nakashima use the home conditions to neutralize Mensik’s power, or will the young Czech continue his breakthrough season? Check out this Brandon Nakashima vs. Jakub Mensik prediction and best bet for July 30.

Bay FC faces NJ/NY Gotham FC at 10 PM ET on Wednesday, July 29, at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Can the league’s 14th-place team challenge the defending champions at home, or will Gotham’s collection of attacking stars prove too difficult to contain? Check out this Bay FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC prediction and best bet for July 29.

The MLS All-Stars face the Liga MX All-Stars at 8 PM ET on Wednesday, July 29, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Can the MLS side extend its strong record in this rivalry, or will Liga MX’s experienced roster produce another upset on American soil? Check out this MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars prediction and best bet for July 29.