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Economic Times
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Carlos Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: How to watch the match on TV and streaming tonight
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion, is pressing forward in his bid for a historic third straight title at the All England Club. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion, is pressing forward in his bid for a historic third straight title at the All England Club. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Carlos Alcaraz: Next Match Schedule Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz's Performance So Far Strong Contender Despite Second Seeding Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2025 Dates: June 30 to July 13 June 30 to July 13 Channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and Tennis Channel ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and Tennis Channel Streaming: ESPN+ and Fubo (free trial available) Alcaraz's Rise: From Prodigy to Champion Road Ahead: Can Alcaraz Defend His Crown? FAQs Who is Carlos Alcaraz playing next at Wimbledon 2025? What happens if Alcaraz wins his next match? Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz , the reigning Wimbledon champion, continues his quest for a third consecutive title at the All England Club. At just 22, Alcaraz is already a five-time Grand Slam winner and among the top contenders at this year's prestigious grass-court being ranked World No. 2, trailing behind Italy's Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard entered the 2025 Wimbledon Championships in formidable form, having secured his maiden French Open title earlier in June. His return to the London lawns marks another high-stakes chapter in an already stellar July 410:00 a.m. ETJan-Lennard Struff (ATP Ranking: 125)Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to face Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round of Wimbledon 2025. With a victory, Alcaraz would proceed to the fourth round, scheduled for Sunday, July 6. He will then meet the winner of the clash between Andrey Rublev (World No. 14) and Adrian Mannarino (World No. 123).Alcaraz is attempting to join a rare group of legends by becoming only the 10th player in the history of the tournament to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles. His path to that distinction, however, is lined with increasingly formidable Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1Defeated Oliver Tarvet 6-1, 6-4, 6-4Alcaraz opened his campaign with a testing five-set duel against Italy's Fabio Fognini, a former top-10 player. The Spaniard was forced to dig deep before emerging victorious in the final the second round, he found his rhythm against qualifier Oliver Tarvet, dispatching the challenger in straight sets. The clinical performance gave a glimpse of the dominance that saw him win Wimbledon titles in 2023 and 2024, including victories over 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, as per a report by USA his recent win over Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, Alcaraz was seeded second at Wimbledon 2025. However, his proven capability on grass courts and prior success at SW19 place him among the leading favourites to lift the trophy once a playing style that blends explosive movement, powerful groundstrokes, and a surprisingly deft touch at the net, Carlos Alcaraz continues to draw comparisons to the sport's all-time greats. His youthful energy, tactical maturity, and championship experience position him well as the tournament enters its second looking to watch Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon can do so via multiple broadcast platforms. ESPN, along with its sister channels ESPN2 and ABC, are providing live coverage of the tournament. Matches are also being shown on the Tennis Channel, ensuring widespread access to all viewers can stream matches through ESPN+, the network's proprietary streaming platform, or via Fubo, which offers new users a free trial. This ensures fans can catch Alcaraz's action-packed encounters live, whether at home or on the meteoric ascent began with his first Grand Slam victory at the 2022 US Open, which announced his arrival as the new face of men's tennis. Since then, he has clinched five major titles, including back-to-back Wimbledon championships in 2023 and triumphs at the All England Club were particularly notable, given that they included wins over Novak Djokovic, widely regarded as one of the best players in tennis history. Alcaraz's latest conquest—the 2025 French Open—saw him once again assert his dominance against top-tier opposition, overcoming Jannik Sinner in the each major tournament, the Spaniard has continued to build on his reputation, transitioning from promising young talent to a legitimate Grand Slam Wimbledon 2025 progresses, Carlos Alcaraz is well-positioned to etch his name further into tennis history. Should he continue his winning momentum and capture a third straight Wimbledon title, he would not only cement his standing as the current king of grass, but also move closer to legendary status in the competition remains fierce, with top-ranked players like Sinner, Medvedev, and Zverev still in the draw. But if early signs are anything to go by, the reigning champion is more than ready for the now, all eyes will be on Centre Court this Friday, as Carlos Alcaraz continues his Wimbledon campaign—and his pursuit of Alcaraz is scheduled to play Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff (ATP Rank 125) in the third round on Friday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. Alcaraz defeats Struff, he will advance to the fourth round on Sunday, July 6, where he will face the winner of Andrey Rublev vs. Adrian Mannarino.
Yahoo
34 minutes ago
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Did Deion Sanders Make ESPN's List of Best NFL Draft Picks?
Did Deion Sanders Make ESPN's List of Best NFL Draft Picks? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. ESPN recently released a list of 'The best NFL draft pick ever at every slot from No. 1 to 262.' As expected, the best of the best were featured with a few surprises. Advertisement However, one name expected to be part of the greatest was on the list. Deion Sanders was given the title of best No. 5 pick in NFL history. The Colorado Buffaloes coach beat out a few all-time talent to be considered as the GOAT pick for the Atlanta Falcons. While there are a few inaccuracies with the list, ESPN's Ben Solak did an outstanding job putting it all together. Here was the reasoning behind his analysis. I know this because I've spent the past month or so looking at every draft pick since the common draft era began (1967) and using the modern seven-round format (Nos. 1-262) to answer that very question: Who was the best player taken at this draft slot? Plenty of "Oh, I remember him!" moments ... and plenty of impossible decisions. How I went about things: I took "best" to mean some combination of "most talented" and "most successful." As is always the challenge in debating the bestness of football players, any argument that exclusively looks at Super Bowl wins and All-Pro nods is insufficient and lacks context. Similarly, any argument that leans solely on individual player stats and film impressions is lacking as well. I generally tried to use historical accolades to contextualize career-long production. Peak season performance and single-season record-setting also mattered to me; this isn't just a measure of who played the longest but also who played ... well, the best. And of course, rings matter because rings always matter. But there's no formula here. There's my read on each pick, levied as fairly as I could make it. Disagreement is expected. In order to be the best draft pick, you kind of have to play for the team that drafted you. I only used this rule to the water's edge -- I'm not dumb enough to knock Brett Favre because he was drafted by the Falcons. But when it came to splitting hairs, the spirit of the exercise implies that the player was talented and the team that drafted him was successful because of the pick. Lifers for one franchise got an edge over career journeymen. There isn't a bump for QB value (unless it was inescapable). Again, the specifics of the exercise established a guardrail. Is "best draft pick" the same as "most valuable draft pick?" If that feels like a pointless distinction, understand that I had to make it in order to solve several ties. I'm interested in finding the best player regardless of position, which means that safeties can beat quarterbacks, and guards can beat pass rushers. Only in cases of the blatantly obvious (see: Purdy, Brock) did I let the expanded impact of the quarterback position affect my choice. I am 28 years old. I did my best with the stars of the 1970s and 1980s, but please do not interpret any mischaracterizations of the historical GOATs as ageist propaganda. When I'm being deliberately anti-throwbacks, I'll make it very clear, I promise Related: Nike Pays Homage to Deion Sanders' Untouchable 'Double Play' Feat Sanders went fifth overall in 1989 NFL Draft. He was 'Prime Time' for a reason and lived up to that nickname during his illustrious career Advertisement 'It's a loaded fifth pick (Junior Seau, LaDainian Tomlinson, Jalen Ramsey and Ja'Marr Chase), but Sanders gets the nod for his unique place as a two-way player (not to mention his two rings — one of which came in his Defensive Player of the Year season — and his six first-team All-Pro appearances),' Solak writes. 'Does he also get a bump for providing excellent return on a sixth-round draft pick in the MLB draft? Who's to say?' Related: Lil Wayne Sees Deion Sanders During Trip to Texas Amid Growing Health Concerns Nobody can argue about Sanders' place on this list. He's one of the greatest athletes on the face of the planet with a mark in not only the NFL, but MLB as well. During his Prime (no pun intended), Sanders could've played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks and was giving an opportunity to try out in the early 90s. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
44 minutes ago
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Longhorns lose another recruiting battle with SEC rival
The Longhorns thought they were in a good spot with 2026 five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin. The Gainesville, GA native decommitted from USC in May and took an official visit to Austin in June. Austin-based recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman thought Texas would land the blue chipper. "It's down to Texas and Alabama with a June 26 commitment on the horizon," Spiegelman said. "No team has come on stronger with the four-star EDGE than the Longhorns. There's a sense Texas made another step forward with Griffin and his mother back in Austin this weekend." Advertisement But it was not to be. Over the weekend, versatile, 6-foot-4, 205-pound prospect committed to Alabama. Griffin is now the top-ranked prospect among 14 commits in Alabama's incoming class. "Growing up, just seeing them, all the draft picks and stuff that they've had -- all the guys they've put in the league -- it speaks for itself," Griffin told ESPN. "They have history and they're really clear about what they're trying to build with this new staff." Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Longhorns lose five-star recruiting target to Alabama
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USA Today
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2025 Wimbledon: Nakashima [34th] vs. Sonego [47th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Wimbledon Round of 32 on Saturday, No. 34-ranked Brandon Nakashima faces No. 47 Lorenzo Sonego. Nakashima has -220 odds to earn a win in this match versus Sonego (+170). Looking for this match? ESPN will show it, and more coverage during Wimbledon. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 2:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Brandon Nakashima vs. Lorenzo Sonego matchup info Watch Wimbledon and more tennis on Fubo! Nakashima vs. Sonego Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Nakashima has a 68.8% to win. Nakashima vs. Sonego Betting Odds Nakashima vs. Sonego matchup performance & stats
Yahoo
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ESPN Made History On Day 1 Of Wimbledon Tournament
ESPN Made History On Day 1 Of Wimbledon Tournament originally appeared on The Spun. ESPN's investment in tennis appears to have paid off in a big way for the Worldwide Leader. This year's Wimbledon tournament, which started on Monday, reportedly drew a record audience for the Disney-owned company; setting an all-time viewership record for Day 1 of the Grand Slam event. Advertisement According to the network's PR team, an average of 539,000 people tuned in for the championships' first day, up 37% from last year's Day 1 crowd of 393,000 watchers. That is the best ratings number ESPN has had in its 22 years of Wimbledon coverage. Where those numbers go from here is anyone's guess though, as this year's tournament saw early exits for some of tennis' biggest stars including Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. Coco has been one of the sport's biggest draws since her professional debut at the age of 14 and she was as disappointed as anybody by the stunning first-round loss. "Dayana [Yastremska] started off playing strong. I couldn't find my footing out there today," Gauff said after the match, before admitting that the quick turnaround from Roland Garros likely got to her. Advertisement "I feel like mentally I was a little bit overwhelmed with everything that came afterwards. So I didn't feel like I had enough time to celebrate and also get back into it." LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Carson Branstine of Canada reacts in her match against Aryna Sabalenka during the first round on Day One of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2025 in London, England (Photo by)The men's side still has marquee names like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz that should surely draw fans' attention— even with Wimbledon taking place during the daytime hours of the work week. With that said Monday was still a great number for ESPN and they'll attempt to build off that momentum as the rest of the championships continue. Related: Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53 ESPN Made History On Day 1 Of Wimbledon Tournament first appeared on The Spun on Jul 2, 2025 Advertisement This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
