ATLANTA — As Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game loses just a shimmer of star power, the league made sure to let the world know Tuesday night’s pitching matchup will be top-notch.

For the second consecutive season, fireballing Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes will start for the National League, opposed by Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner and the undisputed best pitcher in baseball at the moment.

Pitting Skenes against the Detroit Tigers ace takes some sting out of losing a minivan’s worth of stars declining to participate in the game, led perhaps most notably by Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia’s 35-year-old ace who opted to rest instead of take part in his fourth Midsummer Classic.

Had Wheeler, who pitched Saturday night against the San Diego Padres, opted to participate, it would have created a tough decision for MLB and NL manager Dave Roberts. Wheeler has likely had the objectively superior first half – though not by much – leaving the league to decide between Wheeler and the buzzier, if you will, Skenes.

That won’t be a problem come Tuesday, as Skenes, who has a 4-8 record despite 4.8 WAR and a 2.01 ERA, will throw the first pitch at Truist Park against the AL All-Stars. Skenes will be first out the chute for the AL, thanks to his 2.23 ERA and a staggering 153 strikeouts in 121 innings.

Other stars who have opted out or been replaced due to the timing of their final first-half starts include Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez and Texas right-hander Jacob de Grom. Others, like Atlanta lefty Chris Sale and Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, are either injured or returned very recently from injury and won’t play.

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A massive injury may alter all of WWE.

Seth Rollins appeared to suffer a legitimate injury during Saturday Night’s Main Event, putting the immediate future of one of the company’s biggest stars in jeopardy.

The injury occurred during a match against LA Knight. Rollins was on the attack and had attempted a moonsault in the ring when his knee buckled. Rollins immediately went down and grabbed at his right knee. He backed into the corner of the ring and talked to the referee and Paul Heyman. LA Knight tried to attack Rollins but the referee stopped anything from happening.

A ringside doctor eventually came and checked in on Rollins. ‘The Visionary’ briefly spoke with the WWE staffer before he got to his feet. LA Knight hit the BFT and got the pin for the win in what seemed like a quick adjustment to the ending.

After the match, people inside Atlanta’s State Farm Arena took photos of medical personnel checking on Rollins. A video of Rollins circulating on social media showed his clear frustration, the wrestler barking expletives and requiring help to leave the ring. 

While the extent of Rollins’ injury is currently unknown, it could be catastrophic and potentially means some big changes to storylines. Rollins is Mr. Money in the Bank, able to cash it in for a championship opportunity at any time, and there was speculation he would do it at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

With Heyman, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker part of his stable, Rollins was also on a hot streak ever since his WrestleMania 41 win in April. The group has become one of the most menacing in WWE.

Seth Rollins update

Seth Rollins injury history: Knee injuries have plagued career

The apparent knee injury on July 12 is just the latest one for Rollins. Knee injuries have put him on the shelf several times in the past.

In November 2015, Rollins tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus in his right knee during a live event in Ireland. He was the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and had to relinquish the title as he required surgery. He was out for seven months. Rollins then re-tore the MCL in the same knee in January 2017. Despite requiring another surgery, he didn’t miss much time.

He tore his meniscus again in January 2024, but this time in his left knee. Even though he was injured, Rollins still appeared in WWE in the build-up to WrestleMania 40. He wrestled both nights of the event with the torn meniscus, and was instrumental in the Cody Rhodes vs. The Rock and Roman Reigns storyline. He missed two months of action following the event.

While knee injuries have been a constant problem for Rollins, he has also dealt with back issues throughout his career.

The New York Yankees All-Star outfielder became the fastest player ever to hit 350 career home runs, setting the mark with a two-run blast in the ninth inning off Chicago Cubs reliever Brad Keller. Judge took a 97-mph four-seam fastball on an 0-2 count, supplanting the ball into right center field to get the Yankees on the board.

New York lost the game 5-2. The home run was Judge’s 35th of the season, and it was his 1,088th game in the majors. Mark McGwire had the previous record, hitting his 350th home run in his 1,280th game. The 33-year-old Judge was also the fastest to reach 250 and 300 career home runs, and McGwire is the fastest to 400 roundtrippers (1,412 games).

Judge, a two-time American League Most Valuable Player, is hitting .358 with 35 home runs and 81 RBI. Judge leads the majors in hits (125), OPS (1.204), slugging percentage (.739), and wins above replacement.

Aaron Judge blasts 350th home run

Here is a look at the historic home run.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet was elected the new president of the National Basketball Players Association during the Board of Player Representatives meeting on Saturday.

He will begin a four-year term immediately, succeeding CJ McCollum.

VanVleet recently signed a two-year, $50 million contract to stay in Houston. The veteran guard won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and was named an All-Star in 2022. He also set records for the highest-paid contract for an undrafted player.

McCollum, who was recently traded to the Washington Wizards, saw his term expire. He had served as NBPA president since August 2021. In 2023, McCollum led the players’ association in negotiations to complete a seven-year collective bargaining agreement.

He’s expected to stay involved in the NBPA, moving into an advisory role.

The current queen of clay finally conquered her worst surface.

Iga Świątek, who was seeded eighth and has spent a total of 125 weeks ranked at No. 1, won her sixth Grand Slam title and first at the grass courts of Wimbledon, dominating American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the women’s singles final at the All-England Club on Saturday.

The complete destruction took all of 57 minutes, and Swiatek ended her run at Wimbledon by winning the last 21 games of the tournament after her semifinal 6-2, 6-0 win over Belinda Bencic.

The 24-year-old Swiatek is now 6-0 in Grand Slam finals, after her four triumphs at the French Open and the U.S. Open in 2022. She is the eighth straight first-time women’s champion at Wimbledon.

Anisimova was also part of some dubious history, as the last double bagel in a Grand Slam women’s singles final before Saturday was at the 1988 French Open when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva in just 32 minutes.

Just one year ago, Anisimova, who took a break from tennis between May 2023 and January 2024, arrived at Wimbledon ranked No. 189, looking to qualify, but was quickly dismissed in the preliminaries. After making it through to the finals this year and beating No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, she will earn a career-high No. 7 in the next WTA rankings.

Swiatek, who will vault to No. 3 in the rankings, was impressive from the start, winning the first set 6-0 in 25 minutes.

Anisimova, the No. 13 seed in her first Grand Slam final, had three double faults and 12 unforced errors in the first set, as Anisimova, the No. 13 seed in her first Grand Slam final, had three double faults and 12 unforced errors in the first set. She won only 30% of her first serves and 29% of her second serves.

The second set was more of the same as Swiatek kept the pressure on, limiting her mistakes even though she had only 10 winners, but scored efficiently thanks to Anisimova’s 27 unforced errors in the match. 

USA TODAY Sports has full coverage of the 2025 Wimbledon women’s final. Here are the results:

Wimbledon highlights: Swiatek cruises to victory

Swiatek rolls through first set in Wimbledon final

Iga Swiatek is one set away from her first Wimbledon title after an impressive display, winning the first set 6-0 over Amanda Anisimova in 25 minutes.

Swiatek broke Anisimova in the first game and took the first two games before Anisimova tried settling in, but blew a 40-15 lead in the third, under a hail of unforced errors, a shaky first serve and multiple opportunities to get back in the match. It went progressively downhill from there.

Anisimova, the No. 13 seed in her first Grand Slam final, had three double faults and 12 unforced errors in the first set, and looked completely overwhelmed at times.

What time is the Wimbledon women’s final?

The 2025 Wimbledon women’s final between No. 8 seed Iga Świątek and No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. ET (4 p.m. in London).

What TV channel is the Wimbledon women’s final on?

ESPN is televising the 2025 Wimbledon women’s final between No. 8 seed Iga Świątek and No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova at 11 a.m. ET. The network is airing a pre-match ‘Breakfast at Wimbledon’ at 10 a.m. ET.

Stream the Wimbledon women’s final on Fubo

Is there a live stream of the Wimbledon women’s final?

You can live stream the match between No. 8 seed Iga Świątek and No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova on the ESPN app, Disney+, ESPN+  and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and is offering a free trial.

Odds to win 2025 Wimbledon women’s final

No. 8 seed Iga Świątek is favored to beat No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova according to BetMGM odds (as of morning of Saturday, July 12):

Iga Świątek -275
Amanda Anisimova +225

Wimbledon weather today

The Weather Channel is forecasting mostly sunny skies for the afternoon of Saturday, July 12, with a temperature of 84 degrees at the start of the match and winds around 9 mph out of the East.

Wimbledon women’s final prize money

The winner of the 2025 Wimbledon women’s singles championship will take home $4.07 million (£3,000,000) in prize money. The runner-up earns $2,060,989 (£1,520,000).

Path to the Wimbledon women’s final

How No. 13 Amanda Anisimova reached the final

First round: Defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-0, 6-0
Second round: Defeated Renata Zarazua 6-4, 6-3
Third round: Defeated Dalma Galfi 6-3, 5-7, 6-3
Fourth round: Defeated No. 30 Linda Noskova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4
Quarterfinals: Defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6 (11-9)
Semifinals: Defeated No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4

How No. 8 Iga Swiatek reached the final

First round: Defeated Polina Kudermetova 7-5, 6-1
Second round: Defeated Caty McNally 5-7, 6-2, 6-1
Third round: Defeated Danielle Collins 6-2, 6-3
Fourth round: Defeated No. 23 Clara Tauson 6-4, 6-1
Quarterfinals: Defeated No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5
Semifinals: Defeated Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0

How many Grand Slam finals has Amanda Anisimova made?

Wimbledon 2025 marks the first Grand Slam final for Anisimova. Her previous best result in a major was the semifinals of the 2019 French Open.

How many Grand Slam finals has Iga Swiatek made?

This is Iga Świątek’s sixth Grand Slam singles final. She has won her five previous major finals, capturing the 2022 US Open and the French Open four times: 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Most Wimbledon women’s singles titles

A total of 11 women have won Wimbledon at least five times. Martina Navratilova holds the record, winning all nine of her titles in the Open Era (since 1968). Most titles (*-amateur era; ^-amateur and Open era)

Martina Navratilova: 9
*-Helen Wills Moody: 8
*-Dorothea Lambert Chambers: 7
Steffi Graf: 7
Serena Williams: 7
*-Blanche Bingley: 6
*-Suzanne Lenglen: 6
^-Billie Jean King: 6
*-Charlotte Cooper Sterry: 5
*-Lottie Dod: 5
Venus Williams: 5

Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek: Head-to-Head

Wimbledon 2025 marks the first meeting between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Świątek in any tournament.

Amanda Anisimova’s career record, prize money

Iga Swiatek’s career record, prize money

Wimbledon, Grand Slam final-set tiebreaker rules

In 2022, each of the four Grand Slam events released a joint statement in which they declared 10-point final-set tiebreakers would be placed into effect. The rule is similar to a standard tiebreaker, except that the first player or team to 10 points with a two-point advantage is the winner.

The prior rule mandated that tennis players at Grand Slam events must win the final set — and therefore the match — with a two-game advantage. That led to a legendary match between American Josh Isner and French player Nicolas Mahut in the first round at Wimbledon in 2010: It spanned 8 hours and 11 minutes over two days, with Isner ultimately besting Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (9-7), 70-68 — the final set lasting 138 games. — Austin Curtright

Where is Wimbledon held?

Location: All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (London)

The 138th edition of the Wimbledon Championships is being held at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club on Church Road in London. It is the 103rd time that the Grand Slam event has been held on Church Road, a streak that dates back to 1922.

The Grand Slam event hasn’t always been held at the All England Club on Church Road, however. From 1877 through 1921, the Wimbledon Championships were held at the former All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club location on Worple Road in London. — John Leuzzi

What surface is Wimbledon played on?

Wimbledon generally produces faster tennis and more volleys than the other majors, and balls do not bounce nearly as high. The surface can also be slippery at times, especially compared to hardcourts.

‘You have to be more focused on the footwork here,’ Carlos Alcaraz told The Athletic after winning his second Wimbledon men’s singles championship in 2024. ‘Moving on grass is the key to everything on grass. I can’t slide as I do on clay or on a hard court.’ — John Leuzzi

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Former Arizona Cardinals left tackle Luis Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl selection during his 13 seasons with the franchise from 1982-1994, has died. He was 65.

Sharpe’s wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, posted news of his death on Facebook on Saturday, July 12.

“With deep sorrow and abiding love, I share that my beloved husband, Luis Sharpe, has passed away,” she wrote. “His strength, love, and faith were a light to all who knew him. I am grateful for every moment we shared and for the many prayers and kindnesses extended to our family.

‘Though my heart is heavy, I trust that Luis is now resting in God’s eternal peace. Please continue to keep our family lifted in prayer.”

Sharpe, who was born in Havana, Cuba, was a first-round pick out of UCLA by the then-St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and stayed with the franchise when it moved to Arizona. He is widely regarded as the best left tackle in club history.

Although Sharpe excelled on the football field, he battled alcohol and drug addiction, which only got worse in the years following his NFL career. He was arrested multiple times, jailed, and shot twice during drug transactions.

Sharpe had been sober, however, for the past eight years and told the Detroit Free Press during an interview in December that the turning point in his life was the intensive Bible study he began in prison.

“As an athlete, my self-esteem came from the applause of the fans and all of the accolades I received – that’s what filled me,” Sharpe told the paper. “But after being homeless, penniless and hopeless, I have more peace and more joy than I did during my NFL days because God has taken my mess and turned it into a message.” 

Sharpe and his daughter Rebekah had teamed together to address the drug and mental health crises by sharing their story about addiction and its effect on their lives. They had been serving as ambassadors for Hall of Fame Health, an affiliate of the Pro Football Hall of Fame that aims to positively impact the health of former NFL players and communities across the country.

Hamzah Sheeraz has positioned himself for a future championship match after his performance at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, on Saturday night.

The fight between Sheeraz and Edgar Berlanga was decided in the fifth round, but it could’ve easily been finished in the fourth.

Sheeraz knocked down Berlanga twice in the closing moments of the fourth round before the American boxer was saved by the bell.

Sheeraz carried his momentum into the first 17 seconds of the fifth round with three straight strikes to put away Berlanga.

As a result of the victory, Sheeraz is now the mandatory WBC Super Middleweight Championship challenger. The British boxer may have positioned himself for a future fight with Canelo Alvarez.

Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda delivered as the co-main event on the card. Stevenson’s accuracy and versatility were on display for the world to see as he overcame a scrappy performance from Zepeda.

Stevenson remains undefeated and retained his WBC lightweight championship.

USA TODAY Sports had updates, analysis and highlights from the main card:

Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz result:

Round 1: Both fighters didn’t wait for a ‘feeling out’ process before trading shots with one another. Both had moments in the opening round, but Berlanga may have landed the shots that made the biggest difference.

Round 2: The second round served as more of a feeling-out process for both fighters. Sheeraz showed more variety with his punches and a strong command.

Round 3: Sheeraz lands a strong uppercut in the final moments of the round before a late flurry of strikes from Berlanga.

Round 4: Berlanga comes out swinging as the bell rings to start the round. Sheeraz answered back with a series of punches that knocked down Berlanga. He manages to get back up, only to get dropped by Sheeraz a second time.

Berlanga got up a second time and was allowed to continue the fight. As Sheeraz walks back toward him, the bell sounds to end the round.

Round 5: The bell rings to start the round and Sheeraz lands a quick combination to drop Berlanga to a knee just 17 seconds later. The fight is over.

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda result:

Rounds 1-4: William Zepeda has been the aggressor in the fight through the first four rounds. In both the third and fourth rounds, Zepeda has managed to force Shakur Stevenson against the ropes and cut off the ring.

Round 5: Zepeda has thrown a large number of punches through the first 4.5 rounds. He’s landed 93 of his 367 punches. Stevenson has landed nearly 50% of his punches (103 of 221).

Round 6: Stevenson got the best of Zepeda in the round, landing some of the bigger shots in the round and staying in the middle of the ring.

Round 7: Stevenson has continued to look sharp and quicker with his shots as the fight has continued. After an aggressive start, Zepeda has started to slow down.

Round 8: Zepeda has slowed down but was able to land some successful shots as well in the round to stay in the fight. Despite a decent showing from Zepeda, the round may have still worked in Stevenson’s favor, nullifying any of his opponent’s momentum.

Round 9: Stevenson’s versatility and speed were on display throughout exchanges with Zepeda. It’s currently Stevenson’s fight to lose.

Round 10: Zepeda continues to show a will to start in the fight and compete despite being slowed down by Stevenson. Both fighters traded blows early, but it was Stevenson who was still landing accurate shots.

Round 11: Zepeda has continued to have moments of success, but he will need to have some power in his punches to pull out a victory as the fight enters the final round.

Round 12: The crowd responds with cheers and approval as the fight comes to an end. Both Stevenson and Zepeda survive the fight and it will come down to the judges. Stevenson was efficient with his punches.

Stevenson walked over to Zepeda’s corner after the fight to tell him, ‘It’s all love and respect. Thank you (for the fight).’

Stevenson remains undefeated after a unanimous decision victory and retains the championship. He has won 24 straight fights (including 11 by knockout).

Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias result:

The fight has been even through the first eight rounds with Puello’s WBC super lightweight title on the line.

In the championship rounds, Puello lands a right-handed upper cut in the 11th round that hurts Matias but doesn’t knock him down. Matias appeared exhausted down the stretch and had a visible cut over his left eye.

Matias became the new champion by majority decision victory. Dalton Smith was in the ring after the fight to face off with Matias. The two men will fight for the title on Nov. 22.

David Morrell vs Imam Khataev result:

Imam Khataev delivered a two-punch power combination that nearly buckled the knees of David Morrell in the second round. It was the first time Morrell was knocked down in his career. Morrell managed to do some damage as well, creating a cut above Khataev’s right eye in the early rounds.

Morrell’s team was overheard discussing the cut between the second and third rounds.

Morrell was on pace to win the fifth round before Khataev landed a right-handed shot that sent the Cuban boxer back into the ropes in the final moments of the round. Morrell was fighting with a sense of urgency in the final 1:30 of the ninth round, landing several strikes to Khataev.

While some thought Khataev would’ve earned the victory, it was Morrell who was tabbed as the winner by split decision. It’s an early contender for fight of the night.

Morrell entered the fight ranked in the Top 5 by the World Boxing Association.

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Time, PPV, streaming for fight

The highly anticipated bout between Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda will take place on Saturday, July 12 and can be watched on DAZN.

Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda main event ringwalks: 8:40 p.m. ET
Stream: DAZN PPV

Watch Stevenson vs Zepeda with DAZN

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda main card, ring walk start times

Main card start time: 6 p.m. ET
Stevenson vs. Zepeda ring walks: 8:40 p.m. ET (approximate)
Main event (Berlanga vs. Sheeraz) ring walks: 11 p.m. ET (approximate)

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda fight card odds

All odds are for moneyline bets as of Thursday, according to BetMGM.

Edgar Berlanga (+110) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz (-135): Super middleweight
Shakur Stevenson (-1100) vs. William Zepeda (+650): for Stevenson’s WBC lightweight title
Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias: for Puello’s WBC super lightweight title
David Morrell vs. Imam Khataev: Light heavyweight

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda Predictions

BetMGM: Shakur Stevenson to win

Staff writes: For this WBC lightweight championship match between Stevenson and Zepeda, I predict that the former will win via unanimous decision against the latter because he already has a blueprint to beat power punchers and has enormous experience in high-level championship fights. Much like he did against Edwin De Los Santos, I expect Stevenson to break down Zepeda with stiff counters and solid jabs that would allow him to score points in the judges’ scorecards while frustrating him at the same time.’

DAZN: Stevenson has the edge

Mark Lelinwalla writes: ‘Masterful at planting his lead foot into the canvas and controlling the distance, Shakur Stevenson is absolutely brilliant working behind the jab, the anchor to his supreme sweet science. On the defensive side, Stevenson is slick and elusive, relying on the hit and don’t get hit brand of boxing. He has the boxing skills to negate Zepeda’s forward fighting and imposing power especially if the Mexican fighter struggles to get inside of Stevenson’s world-class jab, arguably the best in all of boxing.’

Forbes: Stevenson to win via unanimous decision

Trent Reinsmith writes: ‘Zepeda needs to overcome the defense of Stevenson, and that’s a tall order for any fighter. Put simply, Zepeda doesn’t have the style to do that. His best hope is that he can score through volume and convince the judges to give him the nod because of that. Stevenson will prove to be defensively sound, and score with enough counters to get the nod.’

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda fight card

Main card

Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz: Super middleweight
Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda: for Stevenson’s WBC lightweight title
Alberto Puello vs Subriel Matias: for Puello’s WBC super lightweight title
David Morrell vs Imam Khataev: Light heavyweight

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda price

Shakur Stevenson will face William Zepeda, which includes the co-main event of Berlaga vs. Sheeraz, will be streamed on DAZN Pay-Per-View. In the U.S., fans can purchase the event for $59.99.

Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda: Tale of the tape

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers continued their NBA Summer League schedule on Saturday, facing the New Orleans Pelicans at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

James scored eight points in an 87-85 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in the Lakers’ first Vegas Summer League contest. That number was nearly higher as James attempted the potential game-winner, but his long-range effort before the buzzer didn’t fall.

Last week, the Lakers went 2-1 in California Classic play, falling to the Golden State Warriors before defeating the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. After not playing against the Warriors, LeBron James’ son put up 10 points in just 10 minutes of playing time against the Heat, but took a step back with a two-point showing versus San Antonio.

Here’s a breakdown of Bronny James’ latest stats, plus highlights from Saturday’s game between the Lakers and Pelicans:

Bronny James stats tonight vs. Pelicans

Points: 14
FG: 5-for-11
Rebounds: 1
Assists: 3
Steals: 2
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 4
Fouls: 4
Minutes: 24

Lakers vs. Pelicans highlights

Who will Bronny James and the Lakers play next?

Bronny James and the Lakers carry on with their NBA Summer League schedule with a game against the LA Clippers on Monday, July 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.

Saturday night marked the end of a career for a WWE icon.

Saturday Night’s Main Event returned to WWE programming, and the July 12 show of the special event wasn’t just the 40th edition of it — it was headlined by the final match for Goldberg. The WWE Hall of Famer has been one of the most menacing wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring, and he went out with a match against Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship.

While the night was mostly dedicated to Goldberg, other bouts took place, and the course of WWE could be drastically altered by a major star’s injury.

Here’s what happened at Saturday Night’s Main Event:

Cody Rhodes honors Goldberg

After Saturday Night’s Main Event went off the air, ‘The American Nightmare’ and fellow Georgian came out to give Goldberg his flowers and lead another chant.

World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) vs. Goldberg

Gunther learned quickly that Goldberg would be a different opponent when he tried his patented chop and all Goldberg did was smile. The champion looked stunned before he ate a clothesline. The challenger readied for a spear to end it quickly but Gunther got out of the ring. Goldberg tried the spear outside of the ring, and he instead went through the barricade.

The veteran was clearly hobbled and Gunther focused on his banged-up left knee. Still, Goldberg wasn’t backing down, and he tried a spear that ended up landing on referee Charles Robinson. With the referee down, Gunther ripped Goldberg’s knee brace off and used it to punish the WWE Hall of Famer.

Gunther went to Goldberg’s son at ringside and taunted him, with security having to hold him back. But when Gunther got back in the ring, he was met with a spear from Goldberg and then a jackhammer. A referee came out to count the pin, but Goldberg’s knee prevented him from doing it. He got the pin attempt and Gunther kicked out.

Goldberg was hurt, and Gunther locked the sleeper hold in, victory in sight. Goldberg made an attempt to get up, but Gunther brought the challenger back down. Goldberg was taken out and the referee rung the bell as Gunther retained.

Analysis: There were plenty of questions about how Goldberg’s final match would unfold, and the WWE Hall of Famer went out with a bang. He wasn’t going to be the quick, dominating force he once was, but he showed some of the flashes of what made him a superstar. Credit to him for getting prepared for one final stand.

Despite the unknown of how it would go, we did know there wasn’t much of a chance Goldberg would walk away with gold. Instead, Gunther got the chance to say he ended a legend’s career with a loss. Gunther’s legitimacy had been in question ever since his WrestleMania 41 loss, and he’s been up-and-down in terms of being a dominating presence.

Instead, Gunther reassures he is ‘The Ring General’ with a decisive victory, and that should carry his momentum toward a successful run.

Goldberg says farewell

The WWE Hall of Famer said goodbye with his loved ones joining him in the ring.

Goldberg makes final entrance

One of the most iconic entrances happens one last time. Surrounded by those closest to him, Goldberg leaves the locker room and heads into the ring.

LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins suffers injury

Despite only being able to get sneak attacks in over recent weeks, LA Knight wasn’t backing down from facing Rollins out of the gate. He was on the attack and had Rollins scrambling to regroup. He was eventually able to, but LA Knight wasn’t going away easy. He wasn’t letting full control get away from him, and had an impressive flying elbow drop off the top rope.

Things started to really pick up with a flurry of blows from each star. However, LA Knight couldn’t keep up with his midsection clearly bothering him. Rollins was getting rolling but he landed hard on his right knee and it was clear he was legitimately hurt. WWE staff attended to Rollins and the star looked visibly shaken.

After he consulted ringside help, LA Knight quickly got a pin to win.

Analysis: A devastating moment. Rollins actually hurt his knee, forcing the match to end early. While the extent of the injury is unknown, it could have a massive impact on the entire roster given Rollins is Mr. Money in the Bank and was rolling with his stable.

SummerSlam bout announced

It’s official. Randy Orton issues a challenge to Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul to face him and Jelly Roll at SummerSlam.

United States Championship match: Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jimmy Uso

The brothers had a tense stare down before engaging in battle, with hits traded before Uso went through the ropes to knock Sikoa outside the ring. The champion regrouped with his MFT members by his side, and was able to halt the momentum of the challenger. Uso stepped out of the ring and with the referee focused on Sikoa, Talla Tonga dropped a heavy clothesline to Uso.

Sikoa was dominant as ‘Big Jim’ tried to do anything to stop the punishment. He finally saw a window on the edge of the ring, dropping Sikoa and jumping off the top rope for a pin attempt that didn’t work. Uso stayed persistent and hit the Uso Splash to hopefully get the win. However, Sikoa kicked out of the pin.

Sikoa tried to turn the tide with a Samoan Spike, but it was countered with two superkicks from the challenger. Uso readied the Uso Splash once more when Sikoa went out of the ring and into the arms of JC Mateo and Tanga Loa. Uso instead leaped out of the ring and took all three out. Tonga attempted to get involved and he wasn’t able to avoid some shots from Uso, but it gave Sikoa a chance to roll up his opponent. He did, and with Tonga’s help, Sikoa got away with the victory.

After the match, MFT assaulted Uso, capped off with a Samoan Spike. Then Jacob Fatu’s music played and he entered the ring to help out. Fatu and Tonga then stared each other down, and the ‘Samoan Werewolf’ landed some hits before taking him and Sikoa out.

Analysis: ‘Big Jim’ finally got his shot, but unfortunately, the numbers were not on his side. There was little hope Uso would be able to get past Sikoa and his crew, especially with another dominating presence in Tonga now in the fold. Plus, Sikoa is just coming off the title win, and he has proven he is worthy of holding gold with his talent in the ring and on the microphone. The brothers have been in the ring before, but it was obvious how good the chemistry is between the two, which is the case anytime the family gets to tussle.

Fatu’s emergence was refreshing, showing he is not taking any time off and wants to get his title back. The battle between Sikoa and Fatu is entertaining and deserves some more time to unfold. It likely leads to another championship match at SummerSlam, but someone else will be needed to help deal with MFT and not make it a repeat of Night of Champions.

Naomi and Jade Cargill brawl before Evolution

Naomi couldn’t wait another day.

WWE commentators Michael Cole and Wade Barrett previewed Evolution with some of the stars that will be in the ring on Sunday, July 13. Cargill sat ringside but was blindsided by Naomi. Naomi dragged her over the barricade and the two stars tried to attack each other while security tried to break it off. Despite all the people in the middle, Cargill got hits and Naomi jumped off the announcer’s table.

Bianca Belair returns, will be special guest referee at Evolution

Evolution just got more interesting.

After the fight between Cargill and Naomi was broken up, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis announced there will be a special guest referee for their no-holds-barred match at Evolution. He said it would be someone that knew each star very well, and that’s when Belair’s entrance hit the speakers.

Belair emerged and the two opponents looked. Their former friend will determine who wins their heated battle.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton

With the celebrities by their side, McIntyre and Orton quickly got to work. A few big shots were traded before McIntyre launched Orton onto the announcer’s table for an early advantage.

McIntyre had a solid string of momentum before he started trying to get in the head of Orton. ‘The Viper’ wasn’t having any of it, absorbing chops to the chest like it was nothing. Orton then returned the favor with not one, but three drops of McIntyre on the announcer’s table before he stared down Logan Paul.

Vintage Orton hit in the ring and he readied for the RKO before Paul distracted him. When Orton turned his attention back, McInytre greeted him with a Claymore. It looked to be a finisher but Orton got his foot on the rope before the pin counted. Outside of the ring, Paul verbally assaulted Jelly Roll and pushed him several times before the artist had enough. He shoved Paul to the ground.

McIntyre saw it and had some words for Jelly Roll. But that was the mistake. McIntyre turned around and Orton had an RKO waiting for him. He landed his finisher and pinned McIntyre for the win.

Drew McIntyre takes out Jelly Roll

After the match, Paul snuck behind Orton and knocked him to the ground. Jelly Roll couldn’t let it happen, and he picked Paul up and hit him with a right hand. Paul retreated and Jelly Roll checked on Orton, but out of nowhere, McIntyre delivered a Claymore and knocked Jelly Roll out.

Analysis: The celebrity-involved battle between Orton and McIntyre is far from done. The two veteran stars can put on a stellar match, but it felt watered down with Jelly Roll and Paul ringside. It certainly had the feeling this would be building toward a match at SummerSlam, but the Claymore to Jelly Roll all but sealed it.

While the fans may have mixed feelings about how this is developing, it can’t fully be judged yet given we haven’t seen how the musician is in the ring. It’s not exactly the greatest start, but there’s potential this could be a fun feud − if executed perfectly.

Jelly Roll joins Randy Orton

After they aligned with each other at SmackDown, artist Jelly Roll accompanies Orton to the ring. McIntyre countered with Logan Paul on his side.

When is Saturday Night’s Main Event?

Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. ET.

How long will Saturday Night’s Main Event be?

It will be a two-hour event.

How to watch Saturday Night’s Main Event: TV channel, streaming

Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: State Farm Arena in Atlanta
TV: NBC
Stream: Fubo, Peacock

Watch Saturday Night’s Main Event on Peacock

Where is Saturday Night’s Main Event?

The newest edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Goldberg is also billed from Atlanta.

Saturday Night’s Main Event match card

Matches not in order

World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) vs. Goldberg
United States Championship match: Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jimmy Uso
LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins
Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton

Goldberg calling it a career

It will be the end of the road for Goldberg, as he caps off a career that made him one of the most iconic powerhouse wrestlers the business has seen.

A former all-SEC linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs, Goldberg started his wrestling career for WCW in 1997. After competing in dark matches for the promotion, he made his television debut that September and went on a remarkable undefeated streak that catapulted him to stardom. He started his career with a 173-0 run, capturing the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in the process.

He appeared briefly for WWE in 2003-04 and has made sporadic appearances as a wrestling icon since then, including being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2018. But he still had bright spots in the ring, including winning the WWE Universal Championship in 2017 and 2020.

Goldberg has the chance to add to his decorated career against Gunther, but if not, he will end his wrestling career a three-time WWE champion, a one-time WCW World Champion, two-time United States Champion and one-time WCW Tag Team Champion.

NXT The Great American Bash results

Saturday Night’s Main Event is just part of a big WWE weekend in Atlanta. Prior to the event, NXT held The Great American Bash. Here are the results from NXT’s show:

Je’Von Evens def. Jasper Troy
NXT Women’s North American Championship match: Sol Ruca (c) def. Izzi Dame
NXT North American Championship match: Ethan Page (c) def. Ricky Saints
Trick Williams, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana sign contract for TNA Wrestling World Championship match
NXT Championship match: Oba Femi (c) def. Yoshiki Inamura
Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe def. Jacy Jane and Fallon Henley

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The NBA Summer League featured an exciting matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, showcasing the performances of Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall draft pick.

In his debut against the Lakers, Flagg contributed to the Mavericks’ narrow 87-85 victory in a fiercely competitive game, although he struggled to find his rhythm. Despite facing challenges with his shooting, he turned things around and impressed in his second game with the Mavericks. In the loss to the Spurs, Flagg finished with 31 points, four rebounds, and one assist. However, he still had difficulty from the three-point line, making just two of six attempts. Nonetheless, his performance shows promise for Dallas.

Here’s how the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs matchup played out, with the Mavericks losing to the Spurs, 76-67.

Cooper Flagg highlights vs. Spurs

End of the 4th quarter: Dallas Mavericks 69, San Antonio Spurs 76

The San Antonio Spurs took control of the game in the fourth quarter and secured the NBA Summer League victory, 71-61. David Jones-Garica came off the bench to lead the Spurs in scoring with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Despite the loss, Cooper Flagg seemed comfortable and led the Mavericks in scoring with 31 points, four rebounds, and one assist.

End of the 3rd quarter: Dallas Mavericks 49, San Antonio Spurs 59

Cooper Flagg passed the ball to Ryan Nembhard, helping the Mavericks begin their scoring in the second quarter. However, it wasn’t sufficient, as the Spurs gained momentum and finished the third quarter with a 10-point lead. Flagg led the Mavericks in scoring with 22 points, along with two rebounds and one assist.

End of the 2nd quarter: Dallas Mavericks 32, San Antonio Spurs 33

Cooper Flagg came out hot and displayed his versatile skills in the second quarter, adding another 13 points and one rebound to the scoreboard to get the Mavericks within one point against the Spurs. Flagg has 15 points for the Mavericks heading into halftime.

End of the 1st quarter: Dallas Mavericks 11, San Antonio Spurs 21

It has been a slow start for the Dallas Mavericks and the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Cooper Flagg, as they trail the San Antonio Spurs by 10 points at the end of the first quarter. Flagg finished the first quarter with three points.

What time is Mavericks vs. Spurs in NBA Summer League?

The NBA Summer League game between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs is set to tip off at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. local) at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

How to watch NBA Summer League: Mavericks vs. Spurs game: TV, stream

Time: 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT)
Location: Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas)
TV: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+, Fubo (free trial)

Watch Mavericks vs. Spurs with Fubo