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In a Chase Field tilt, Philadelphia’s Jesus Luzardo faces Arizona’s Eduardo Rodríguez as Philly seeks a second straight win. The matchup is expected to stay low-scoring with Luzardo carrying strong recent numbers (2.30 xERA over his last 14 starts) and Philly’s bullpen advantages. The play favors the Phillies (short road favorites) and the Under 7.5 runs, with Alec Bohm as a value homer prop in a roof-closed game.
Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary after acknowledging mishandling of fundraising reports, including inflating contributions and failing to report certain expenses. Her exit reshapes the race with Mandela Barnes and Francesca Hong as front-runners, leaving other candidates still in the mix, and sets the stage for a likely November contest against Republican Tom Tiffany after August 11th primary votes.
The San Francisco Giants plan to promote Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez from Triple-A Sacramento to the 26-man roster ahead of Monday’s game against the Padres, aiming to spark a lagging offense as the team navigates roster moves and lineup balance. Eldridge has shown power but struggled for contact in MLB action, while Rodriguez provides multi-position versatility and solid on-base hitting in the minors, potentially filling catching and other roles as the Giants contend with injuries and veteran-heavy lineups.
Robert Rodriguez will write, direct, and produce an original animated Christmas film, The Naughty List, for Paramount Animation, based on a concept he’s developed with his children; the project marks Paramount Animation’s first major development under new chief Jennifer Dodge and is described as a funny, irreverent family tale.
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos at Meta APEX delivered a mix of grindy wins, slick finishes and a retirement: Myktybek Orolbai dominated Chris Curtis for a unanimous decision; Vitor Petrino edged Steven Asplund 29-28; Elijah Smith submitted SuYoung You in Round 2; Manoel Sousa knocked out Bolaji Oki in Round 3; Eryk Anders defeated Brad Tavares by unanimous decision and later announced his retirement; Bia Mesquita submitted Montse Rendon in Round 1; Hecher Sosa beat Luan Lacerda by unanimous decision in a Fight of the Night-worthy bout; Piera Rodriguez outpointed Sam Hughes by unanimous decision.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Caracas to meet acting president Delcy Rodríguez, discussing potential economic cooperation and stressing that Venezuela should not be a safe haven for America’s adversaries—especially narcotraffickers. The visit comes amid U.S. efforts to project greater influence in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture earlier this month, with CIA involvement in planning and leadership assessments noted by sources.
President Trump warned the acting Venezuelan leader, Rodriguez, that she will 'pay a big price' if she doesn't cooperate, as the US considers running Venezuela until a democratic transition is achieved, amidst conflicting statements from Rodriguez and Maduro about the country's leadership.
All-Star week features the 2025 Home Run Derby with notable participants like Cal Raleigh, MLB Draft Day 2 continues with rounds 4-20, and Rays pitcher Manuel Rodriguez will see a doctor for elbow soreness amid concerns about his velocity and injury status.
At UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title by defeating Yair Rodriguez via TKO in the third round, while Alexandre Pantoja claimed the UFC flyweight title by defeating Brandon Moreno in a split decision. The event featured several first-round finishes and intense battles, with Volkanovski and Pantoja showcasing their skills and determination.