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Wesley Bell faces Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary on Tuesday, August 4, across St. Louis and northern St. Louis County. Can Bush reclaim the seat she lost two years ago, or will Bell’s financial and incumbency advantages carry him through the rematch? Check out the latest Wesley Bell vs. Cori Bush primary odds and election outlook for August 4.

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers are positioned to advance from Michigan’s U.S. Senate primaries on Tuesday, August 4, before meeting in the November 3 general election. Can El-Sayed preserve the Democratic Party’s long Senate winning streak in Michigan, or will Rogers complete the Republican breakthrough he narrowly missed in 2024? Check out the Michigan Senate winner odds and election outlook for August 4.

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Some major names remain in trade markets ahead of the 2026 MLB deadline at 6 PM ET on Monday, August 3. Which contenders could make the biggest late move, and which struggling teams are prepared to break up their rosters? Check out the latest MLB players to be traded odds and market breakdown for August 3.

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The Toronto Tempo face the Golden State Valkyries at 10 PM ET on Tuesday, August 4, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Can Toronto make the rapid adjustments required in this rematch, or will Golden State’s league-leading defense control the matchup again? Check out this Toronto Tempo vs. Golden State Valkyries prediction and best bet for August 4.

FC Cincinnati hosts Pachuca at 7:45 PM ET on Tuesday, August 4, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Can the Orange and Blue convert their improving MLS form into an opening Leagues Cup victory against one of Liga MX’s most accomplished clubs? Check out this FC Cincinnati vs. Pachuca prediction and best bet for August 4.

Frances Tiafoe faces Marin Cilic at 7 PM ET on Tuesday, August 4, at IGA Stadium in Montreal, Quebec. Can Tiafoe rebound from an early Washington exit, or will the former Grand Slam champion punish another inconsistent performance? Check out this Frances Tiafoe vs. Marin Cilic prediction and best bet for August 4.

Terence Atmane faces Jack Draper at approximately 3:30 PM ET on Monday, August 3, at IGA Stadium in Montreal, Quebec. Can Draper complete a long-awaited return without another physical setback, or will Atmane capitalize on the favorite’s uncertainty? Check out this Terence Atmane vs. Jack Draper prediction and best bet for August 3.

The Phoenix Mercury face the Chicago Sky at 9:10 PM ET on Monday, August 3, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Can Phoenix introduce its newest star with a road victory, or will Chicago carry the momentum from its dramatic upset of Las Vegas? Check out this Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky prediction and best bet for August 3.