Stevenson is the reigning champion and will enter the fight having won all 23 fights in his professional career. He has won 11 of his fights by knockout.

He is coming off a TKO victory over Josh Padley on Feb 22 in Saudi Arabia. It was his third title defense.

Zepeda enters the fight as the interim champion, having won all 33 fights in his career, with 27 of them coming by knockout.

Zepeda beat Tevin Farmer by split decision on Nov. 16, 2024, to win the vacant WBC interim lightweight title in Saudi Arabia. Zepeda got the best of Farmer again with a majority decision victory in Cancun, Mexico, on March 29 to retain the title earlier this year.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming fight.

USA TODAY Sports has you covered with updates, analysis and highlights from the Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda card here:

Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias result:

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

In the championship rounds, Puello lands a right-handed upper cut in the 11th round that hurt Matias but doesn’t knock him down. Matias appeared exhausted down the stretch.

Puello earned the decision victory and retained his championship.

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 with Morrell.

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

The National League extended its win streak in the Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game, the annual showcase for MLB’s top prospects in the days leading up to the Midsummer Classic, at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12.

Behind a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospect, Josue De Paula, the National League came from behind for the 4-2 win over the American League. With the win, the National League has won three straight Future Games since the showcase game’s format was adjusted in 2019. The National League now leads the all-time series 4-1-1 against the American League.

De Paula was named the Most Valuable Player after he went 1 for 2 at the plate with three RBIs on that three-run shot to right field, which registered for the fifth-hardest home run hit in the history of Truist Field, at 108.5 mph off the bat.

One notable thing to come out of the 2025 MLB Futures Games is the exit of Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin in the fourth inning after he took a 97.4 mph sinker from Alimber Santa (Houston Astros) off his wrist. There has been no official update on Griffin, but Griffin’s dad, Kevin, went on X (formerly Twitter) to say his son is ‘all good’ after his hit-by-pitch. 

Three of MLB.com’s top eight prospects were featured in the 2025 game: San Diego Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Texas Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jesús Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Those three hitters c

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, scores and highlights from the game at Truist Park. Follow below for a recap:

MLB Futures Game score: NL 4, AL 2

MLB Futures Game highlights, updates

This section has been updated with new information

Josue De Paula named MLB Futures Game MVP

Following the National League’s 4-2 win over the American League in the 2025 MLB Futures Game, Josue De Paula (Los Angeles Dodgers) was named the Most Valuable Player of the annual showcase game. He was awarded his trophy by Kenny Griffey Jr. down on the field at Truist Park.

De Paula hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to put the National League out on front.

‘I had a lot of fun. Emotions I can’t really explain. It was a crazy moment for me, doing it in front of dad,’ said De Paula on playing in the Futures Games. ‘I just thank God for the opportunity.’

He added: ‘It was amazing. I don’t think you can see this much talent on the field at one time. Had to take advantage of it.’

National League defeats American League in Futures League

It’s a 4-2 win for the National League in the 2025 Futures League over the American League.

Though the National League retired the American League 1-2-3 in the top half of the seventh, the bottom half of the inning was played, per Futures Games rules. The National League has now won three consecutive Futures Games.

Slade Caldwell makes diving catch in seventh

Slade Caldwell (Arizona Diamondbacks) comes up with an impressive sliding catch in the top of the seventh for the final out.

National League leads after six innings

The National League takes a 4-2 lead over the American League into the seventh inning at Truist Park in the Futures League. Unlike a full minor (or major) league game, the MLB Futures Game is a seven-inning All-Star Game, meaning this will be the American League’s last chance to tie the game or take a lead.

Brody Hopkins (Tampa Bay Rays) threw a clean sheet in the sixth for the American League, as he got two groundouts and a flyout for a 1-2-3 frame. It appears it will be Carson Whisenhunt (San Francisco Giants) to pitch the seventh for the National League.

Owen Caissie extends National League lead

The National League bats continue to be hot, as Owen Caissie (Chicago Cubs) laces one down the left field line for a standup RBI double to score LuJames Groover (Arizona Diamondbacks). Caissie is MLB Pipeline’s No. 43-ranked prospect and the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect.

Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin exits after hit by pitch

Konnor Griffin’s day in the Futures Game comes to a close after he takes a 97.4 mph sinker from Alimber Santa (Houston Astros) to the wrist. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 2-ranked prospect immediately grabbed his wrist as he walked up the first baseline before meeting with a trainer for the National League and manager, Chipper Jones.

Josue De Paula hits three-run home run for National League

Josue De Paula (Los Angeles Dodgers) shows off his power with a towering three-run home run to straightaway right field to give the National League a 3-2 lead over the American League. It is just the third home run that Noah Schultz (Chicago White Sox) has given up to a left-handed hitter this season, per the MLB Network broadcast.

‘I saw all of it, to be honest. I wasn’t expecting a slider,’ De Paula told MLB Network in the fifth inning on his home run.

The National League bats are showing life for the first time on the afternoon as they’ve put their first three hitters of the fourth inning on base.

American League adds onto lead in Futures Game

The American League tacks on a run in the top of the fourth inning, as Sebastian Walcott (Texas Rangers) scores Josue Briceno (Detroit Tigers) from third on a sacrifice fly. It’s 2-0 American League in the Futures Game.

Marquis Grissom’s son comes into pitch

It’s a special day at Truist Park for the Grissom family as Marquis Grissom’s son, Marquis Grissom Jr., comes into pitch against his dad’s team in the Futures Game. Marquis Grissom Sr. is the manager of the American League team in the Futures Game, while Marquis Grissom Jr. is the Washington Nationals’ No. 21-ranked prospect.

‘I am. All I think about is the work this kid has put in over the last 10 years to be a pitcher,’ Marquis Grissom Sr. said on the MLB Network broadcast of seeing his son pitch against him in the Futures Game.

American League leads National League through three innings

After three innings at Truist Park, it is the American League out on top 1-0 over the National League in the 2025 MLB Futures League Game.

The National League has knocked on the door in each inning but hasn’t been able to bring a runner home. Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford threw out Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin out at second on a stolen base attempt in the third inning, killing any chance for the National League to tie the game in the inning.

American League takes lead in Futures Game

The American League is the first to strike in the Futures Game, as Chicago White Sox outfielder prospect Braden Montgomery brings New York Yankees’ second base prospect George Lombard Jr. home from third on an RBI groundout to first.

Right before Montgomery’s RBI, Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark showed off his blazing speed up the line as he beat out an infield single in 4.03 seconds. Sheesh. It’s 1-0 American League going into the bottom of the third.

Mariners’ switch-pitching prospect enters Futures Game

It’s not every day you get to see a switch pitcher on the mound. It’s why Seattle Mariners’ pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje coming into pitch in the bottom of the second inning is a treat.

Cijntje retires his first hitter, Jesus Made, from the right side before getting his second hitter, Josue DePaula, out from the left side of the bump.

In an interview with MLB Network after his outing, Cijntje credited his ability to throw from both sides of the mound to his dad, Mechangelo Cijntje.

‘It goes all the way back to my dad and trying to be like him,’ Jurrangelo Cijntje said. ‘I wanted to be a catcher just like him, but it didn’t work out so I’m a pitcher now. He helped me a lot to throw from the right side since I’m natural left-handed. … (Went out) in the backyard and one time just grabbed a ball. Would throw the ball into the tire and the rest is history.’

Here’s a look at Cijntje pitching from both sides of the mound:

Jonah Tong throws 1-2-3 second inning

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong makes a strong impression at the Future Games with a 1-2-3 top of the second inning.

Tong, the Mets’ No. 2-ranked prospect who has received comps to Tim Lincecum with his delivery and pitching arsenal by MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo, threw a disgusting 77 mph curveball to get Seattle Mariners’ catching prospect Harry Ford chasing for the first out. Ford had no chance at making contact on that pitch from Tong, who beautifully executed that breaking ball.

JJ Wetherholt starts game for National League with double

The first hit of the afternoon goes to the National League, as St. Louis Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt laces a lead-off double off the wall in left-center field.

JR Ritchie throws scoreless opening frame in Futures Game

After falling behind 3-1 in the count to Jhostynxon Garcia, JR Ritchie battles back and wins it by getting Garcia to chase a slider away for the third out of the inning. Nice job by the Braves’ No. 6-ranked prospect to get himself out of the jam in the top of the first.

The American League strands Max Clark at third in the inning, as they weren’t able to bring home the Tigers’ No. 2-ranked prospect after he worked a lead-off walk.

MLB Futures Game underway

The 2025 MLB Futures Game is underway at Truist Park in Atlanta as Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie misses outside on a 3-2 pitch to put Detroit Tigers’ outfield prospect Max Clark on base with a lead-off walk.

Pregame

Charlie Condon makes return home in Futures Game

With All-Star Game week in Atlanta this year, it’s a homecoming for the Colorado Rockies’ No. 1-ranked prospect Charlie Condon, who grew up in the Atlanta area and attended Georgia.

Hitting .301 this season in the minors, Condon, MLB Pipeline’s No. 23-ranked prospect, is widely considered the future of the Rockies program by minor league analysts. He was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Rockies and was recently called up to Double-A Hartford on July 1.

White Sox’s Braden Montgomery starting for American League in Futures Game

This time last year, Braden Montgomery was one of the more highly touted and sought-after prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft. A year later, the now-Chicago White Sox’s prospect is starting in the MLB Futures Game for the American League team.

Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin taking swings at Futures Game

Pittsburgh Pirates No. 2 prospect Konnor Griffin is taking some pregame swings in the cage during batting practice at the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Griffin, who was drafted No. 9 overall in 2024 out of Jackson Prep High School, is starting at shortstop for the National League.

Griffin is hitting .302 this season for High-A Greensboro with 29 hits, 17 RBIs and four home runs.

American League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game

Getting the start on the mound for the American League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Cleveland Guardians left-handed prospect Parker Messick.

Fresh off being named the Pitcher of the Week in the minor leagues, Messick is 4-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 75 innings pitched this season for Triple-A Columbus. In his most recent start on July 5, the former Florida State product threw seven scoreless innings vs. Toledo while striking out nine hitters.

National League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game

Getting the start on the mound for the National League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Atlanta Braves right-handed prospect JR Ritchie.

What time is MLB Futures Game?

The 26th edition of the Futures Game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12.

Where to watch 2025 Futures Game: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: MLB Network
Streaming: MLB.tv, MLB.com and MLB App

MLB Network will air the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Streaming options include MLB.tv, MLB.com and the MLB App.

Futures Game starting lineups

All-Star Futures Game roster 2025

MLB Futures Game American League roster

Pitchers

Jurrangelo Cijntje, (SEA)
Keagan Gillies (BAL)
Brody Hopkins (TB)
Gage Jump (ATH)
George Klassen (LAA)
Parker Messick (CLE)
Frank Mozzicato (KC)
Alimber Santa (HOU)
Noah Schultz (CWS)
Trey Yesavage (TOR)

Catchers

Josue Briceño (DET)
Harry Ford (SEA)
Carter Jensen (KC)

Infielders

Kaelen Culpepper (MIN)
CJ Kayfus (CLE)
George Lombard Jr. (NYY)
Brice Matthews (HOU)
Kevin McGonigle (DET)
Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
Tommy White (ATH)

Outfielders

Enrique Bradfield Jr. (BAL)
Max Clark (DET)
Jhostynxon Garcia (BOS)
Lazaro Montes (SEA)
Braden Montgomery (CWS)

MLB Futures Game National League roster

Pitchers

Alex Clemmey (WSH)
Marquis Grissom Jr. (WSH)
Hayden Harris (ATL)
Trent Harris (SF)
Welinton Herrera (COL)
JR Ritchie (ATL)
Jonah Tong (NYM)
Carson Whisenhunt (SF)
Thomas White (MIA)

Catchers

Alfredo Duno (CIN)
Joe Mack (MIA)
Eduardo Tait (PHI)

Infielders

Charlie Condon (COL)
Leo De Vries (SD)
Konnor Griffin (PIT)
LuJames Groover (AZ)
Jesús Made (MIL)
Sal Stewart (CIN)
Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT)
JJ Wetherholt (STL)

Outfielders

Carson Benge (NYM)
Owen Caissie (CHC)
Slade Caldwell (AZ)
Josue De Paula (LAD)
Zyhir Hope (LAD)

2025 Futures Game managers and coaches

The coaching staffs for this year’s game in Atlanta feature plenty of Braves legends including Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Fred McGriff, as well former stars including Dale Murphy, Andruw Jones and Mick Markakis.

American League

Marquis Grissom, Manager
Jerry Manuel, Bench Coach
Fred McGriff, Hitting Coach
Marvin Freeman, Pitching Coach
Dale Murphy, 1B Coach
Brian Hunter, 3B Coach
Johnny Estrada, Bullpen Coach
Ryan Klesko, Coach
Jeff Paxson, Athletic Trainer
Jake Beiting, Strength & Conditioning Coach

National League

Chipper Jones, Manager
Mark DeRosa, Bench Coach
Andruw Jones, Hitting Coach
Tim Hudson, Pitching Coach
Tyler Flowers, 1B Coach
Kanekoa Texeira, 3B Coach
Peter Moylan, Bullpen Coach
Nick Markakis, Coach
Eric Hrycko, Athletic Trainer
Jordan Sidwell, Strength & Conditioning Coach

MLB Futures Game MVP: Larry Doby Award winners

1999: Alfonso Soriano, Yankees
2000: Sean Burroughs, Padres
2001: Toby Hall, Devil Rays
2003: Jose Reyes, Mets
2004: Grady Sizemore, Cleveland
2005: Justin Huber, Royals
2006: Billy Butler, Royals
2007: Chin-lung Hu, Dodgers
2008: Che-hsuan Lin, Red Sox
2009: Rene Tosoni, Twins
2010: Hank Conger, Angels
2011: Grant Green, Athletics
2012: Nick Castellanos, Tigers
2013: Matt Davidson, Diamondbacks
2014: Joey Gallo, Rangers
2015: Kyle Schwarber, Cubs
2016: Yoan Moncada, Red Sox
2017: Brent Honeywell, Rays
2018: Taylor Trammell, Reds
2019: Sam Huff, Rangers
2020: (not held, COVID)
2021: Brennen Davis, Cubs
2022: Shea Langeliers, Athletics
2023: Nasim Nuñez, Marlins
2024: Cam Collier, Reds

Aidan Zingg, a 16-year-old rising motocross star, died from “cardiac tamponade,’’ his mother, Shari, told USA TODAY Sports.

The fatal mid-race crash took place June 28 in Mammoth Lakes, California, and his parents said they hoped autopsy results would help clear up the circumstances around Zingg’s death.

The Mono County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the autopsy of Zingg, who lived with his family in Southern California.

Sarah Roberts, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office, said she did not have any information to release.

 “The family has the same if not more information, then we have,’’ Roberts wrote in an email.

Shari Zingg provided no additional information.

The death is being investigated by the Mammoth Lakes Police Department.

Zingg is one of three motocross riders 16 or younger who have died this year. In February, a 12-year-old boy died during a motocross crash in Georgia. In June, 2 1/2 weeks before Aidan’s death, a 14-year-old boy died after an accident at a motocross practice in North Carolina.

What is cardiac tamponade?

This is a medical emergency, according to the Cleveland Clinic, which reports a healthcare provider has to remove the extra fluid with a needle or surgery.

“You need quick treatment for a good outcome,’ according to the Cleveland Clinic.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, cardiac tamponade ‘describes a heart that has so much fluid around it that it can’t pump enough blood. The force of this fluid makes it hard for your heart to do its job.’

Chest trauma is one cause of cardiac tamponade, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Zingg suffered chest trauma during the crash, according to Myron Short, who was the race promoter.

The 2025 Tour de France is underway, with the world’s best cyclists vying for the sport’s highest honor.

Defending champion Tadej Pogačar has thus far lived up to his status as a favorite to repeat, but the Tour de France figures to be a battle to the end. Olympic gold medalist Remco Evenepoel won an early stage. Mathieu van der Poel wore the famous yellow jersey multiple days before Pogačar reclaimed it after Stage 7.

Pogačar is aiming to become just the sixth rider to claim four or more Tour de France crowns, having won in 2020, 2021 and 2024. That would put him well within range to catch (and possibly even overtake) all-time greats like Eddy Merckx and Miguel Induráin. Jonas Vingegaard (twice) and Geraint Thomas (once) are other former Tour de France champions participating in this year’s race.

Here is a breakdown of the Tour de France winners:

Tour de France: Who has the most race wins?

Here is a breakdown of the racers who have won the Tour de France the most times:

Five: Eddy Merckx (Belgium), Bernard Hinault (France), Miguel Induráin (Spain), Jacques Anquetil (France)
Four: Chris Froome (United Kingdom)*
Three: Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia)*, Philippe Thys (Belgium), Louison Bobet (France), Greg LeMond (USA)
Two: 13 racers have won the Tour de France twice.
One: 42 racers have won the Tour de France once.

Note: Races marked with an asterisk (*) are still active.

Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France seven consecutive years (1999-2005), but those titles were all stripped due to PED use.

Tour de France jerseys: What does yellow jersey signify?

Much is made at the Tour de France over acquiring specific jerseys beyond each team’s uniform. Normally in sports, you wouldn’t change your colors based on where you are in the standings, but the Tour de France has historically awarded specific jersey colors (or patterns) to the leader in certain categories.

Here’s a breakdown of the four jersey types top riders can collect at the Tour de France:

Yellow: The overall race leader, accounting for times in every single stage.
Green: The best sprinter in the Tour, determined via a points system involving stage wins and intermediate sprints within certain stages.
Polka dot: A white jersey with distinctive red polka dots is given to the ‘King of the Mountains,’ a.k.a. the best performer in climbing sections of the race. Like the green jersey, this is determined by a points system.
White: The white jersey is for the race leader among riders who are under the age of 26.

Tour de France 2025: How to watch, TV channel, streaming

Every stage of the 2025 Tour de France will stream live on Peacock. Coverage will begin at 6 or 6:30 a.m. ET, depending on the stage.

Additionally, NBC will air live coverage of Stage 20 on July 26, starting at 6 a.m. ET. NBC will broadcast a highlights and analysis show after stages 15, 20, and 21, with coverage in those cases beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

Watch the 2025 Tour de France on Peacock

Saturday night will mark the end of a career for a WWE icon.

Saturday Night’s Main Event is back on WWE programming, and the July 12 show of the special event won’t just be the 40th edition of it, but it will be headlined by the final match of Goldberg. The WWE Hall of Famer has been one of the most menacing wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring, and he will try to go out with a big bang when he faces Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship.

While the night likely will be dedicated to Goldberg, other bouts will take place. LA Knight has made it his personal mission to mess with Seth Rollins, and he’ll finally get a one-on-one match with ‘The Visionary.’ Plus, Drew McIntyre is back in the ring.

Here’s what to know for Saturday Night’s Main Event:

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, Georgia
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, Georgia. 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 be will be the end of the road for Goldberg, as he caps of 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 in September where he went on a remarkable undefeated streak that catapulted him to stardom. He started his career with a 173-0 streak, 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.

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Jake Retzlaff is withdrawing from Brigham Young University.

The Cougars quarterback, who faced what was likely a seven-game suspension for violating BYU’s honor code after engaging in pre-marital sex, announced his decision to withdraw from the university, which is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He issued a statement on Friday, July 11.

CBS Sports reported Retzlaff’s decision to withdraw from BYU was the result of the program not allowing him to enter the NCAA transfer portal. ESPN reported Retzlaff intends to transfer to another school to play football in a way that doesn’t include the portal.

‘After a lot of prayer, reflection, and conversations with those I trust, I’ve made the difficult decision to officially withdraw and step away from the BYU football program,’ Retzlaff wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. ‘BYU has meant more to me than just football. It’s been a place of growth — spiritually, mentally and physically. I’m grateful for every teammate, coach, staff member and fan who’s supported me along the way. The relationships and memories I’ve made in Provo will always be a part of me.

‘That said, I’m excited to turn the page and embrace the next chapter. My journey is far from over — and I’m more motivated than ever to keep chasing my goals.’

BYU later released a statement on Retzlaff’s withdrawal to ESPN:

‘We are grateful for the time Jake Retzlaff has spent at BYU. As he moves forward, BYU Athletics understands and respects Jake’s decision to withdraw from BYU, and we wish him all the best as he enters the next phase of his career.’

Retzlaff, the first Jewish starting quarterback in program history, faced a civil lawsuit after being accused by a Salt Lake County woman of sexually assaulting and raping her in November 2023. The woman, who claimed Retzlaff ‘strangled and bit’ her, sought $300,000 in damages.

Retzlaff and his lawyers denied the allegations, saying he had consensual sex with the woman. BYU has an honor code that states that students must ‘live a chaste and virtuous life,’ which includes ‘abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage between a man and a woman.’

On June 30, ESPN reported the civil lawsuit against Retzlaff was dismissed after ‘the two sides agreed to dismiss the case without prejudice.’ He did not face criminal charges, nor was he in attendance at Big 12 media days this past week in Frisco, Texas.

‘First of all, I love Jake Retzlaff,’ BYU coach Kalani Sitake said at Big 12 media days on July 8. ‘We love Jake Retzlaff and appreciate all that he’s done for our program. I think it would be inappropriate for me to make a statement in his situation first. I think that’s his right. I think it’s a private matter that he can speak for himself, and I’m going to give him the opportunity to do that.’

Retzlaff threw for 2,947 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in his first season as BYU’s starting quarterback this past year, which included leading the Cougars to an 11-2 record, punctuated by an Alamo Bowl victory.

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Being selected for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is a big deal and for some, quite the surprise.

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was added to the National League squad this week, only five games into his career, breaking the record that Pittsburgh Pirates fireballer Paul Skenes had when he was selected last year after only 11 games.

Not everyone is thrilled, especially players on the first-place Philadelphia Phillies.

Despite the stellar first half, the Phillies had only two All-Stars selected – including slugger Kyle Schwarber – and say that they have two pitchers, starters Cristopher Sánchez (7-2, 2.59 ERA, 116 strikeouts) and Ranger Suárez (7-3, 1.94 ERA, 78 strikeouts), who deserve the nod after Phillies ace Zack Wheeler dropped out of the game to prepare for the second half.

His roster spot for the July 15 game at Truist Park in Atlanta went to San Diego Padres reliever Adrian Morejon.

“It’s unfortunate,” said Schwarber, who is hitting .254 with 30 home runs and 69 RBIs, according to The Athletic, “but I wish my teammates were there. We know what we have, and I think that we’re grateful for what we have.”

Some teammates didn’t mince words about what they thought about the All-Star game and how it selects replacements, especially once they found out Misiorowski made the team.

“What a joke,” Phillies shortstop Trea Turner said. “That’s (expletive) terrible. I mean, that’s terrible, dude. I mean, it’s not the All-Star Game in the sense that the best players go there, or people who have had the best season. It’s whoever sells the most tickets or has been put on social media the most. That’s essentially what it’s turned into.”

“It’s turning into the Savannah Bananas,” outfielder Nick Castellanos added.

“Major League Baseball is really just focusing on the most marketable players,” Castellanos said. “So the fact that they can have somebody in the game that is going to basically blow out one inning and throw 103, 104 (mph), they’re going to get more eyeballs on baseball. They’re going to think it’s getting more popular.”

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