What's on Deck in Sports this week 7/17-7/20
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🥊 UFC: UFC 318 – Holloway vs. Poirier III
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When: Saturday, July 19 – Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
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Main Event: Poirier and Holloway settle the score in Poirier’s retirement bout. Expect fireworks as Holloway pushes for redemption and Poirier seeks a storybook end.
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Why It Matters: Legacy on the line, potential title ramifications—perfect for fight-night prop and method-of-victory betting.
⛳ Golf: The Open Championship at Royal Portrush
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Action Dates: July 17–20.
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Top Storylines:
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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlines his first Open at Portrush.
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Defending champ Xander Schauffele embraces tough Irish links after Troon win.
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Weather and local knowledge could play spoiler—as Beef Johnston warns U.S. stars and tips Tyrrell Hatton.
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Viewing: USA Network, NBC/Peacock in the U.S.; Sky Sports/Sky Sports Golf in the UK.
⚾ MLB: Best Games This Week (July 18–20, 2025)
🔥 Mariners @ Tigers (July 18–20)
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Storyline: Seattle arrives in Detroit after a rough road trip, facing a surging Tigers squad led by All-Star talent and Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal.
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Why Watch: Young hitters like Riley Greene and Colt Keith are in mid-season form, while Skubal/Mize anchor the rotation.
🔥 Dodgers vs. Brewers (July 18–20)
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Storyline: Brewers come off a sweep of L.A. and now hit Chavez Ravine to start a six-game Dodgers homestand .
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Why Watch: Dodgers are intent on snapping their skid and improving on strong home form (33–17) . Expect fireworks in this heated NL showdown.
🔥 Cubs @ Red Sox (July 18–20)
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Storyline: Traditional rivalry heats up at Fenway—Chicago favored, but Boston’s four-game ATS streak as underdogs adds intrigue
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Why Watch: Matchups like Giolito vs. Rea set the stage for pitchers vs. sluggers action under the green monster
🔥 Angels vs. Phillies (July 18)
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Storyline: Philadelphia sends Jesus Luzardo to the bump against a still TBD Angel starter
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Why Watch: Good spot for MLB betting—anchored by Phillies’ pitching edge and open odds .
