This Week in Sport: 15th July − 21st July 2024
There are some exciting sporting events taking place around the world this week. The World Matchplay Darts moves into Day 3 of the tournament on Monday, the MLB All-Star game is on Tuesday, and Wednesday will see the deciding Game 3 of the State of Origin Series. The Open Championship begins on Thursday and England play the West Indies in Day 2 of 2nd Test on Friday.
Heading into the weekend, the Tour de France reaches its penultimate stage on Saturday, and the prestigious Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday.
PDC Darts: Betfred World Matchplay Day 3
Monday 15th July 6:00PM GMT/7:00PM Local Time
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
The Betfred World Matchplay continues into its third day on Monday at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Running from July 13th to July 21st, the tournament will feature some of the most eagerly anticipated first-round matchups on Monday night, with Michael Smith facing Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen going head-to-head with Luke Littler.
MLB: All Star Game 2024
Tuesday 16th July 12:00AM GMT (17th)/7:00PM Local Time
Globe Life Field, Arlington
Tuesday sees the All-Star game between the National League and the American League take place at the Globe Life Field in Arlington. This game promises to be an entertaining game with fans enjoying seeing players such as Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper in the National League side and the American League's Aaron Judge and José Ramírez playing together on the same teams.
State of Origin Series: Queensland Maroons v New South Wales Blues (State of Origin Game III)
Wednesday 17th July 10:10AM GMT/8:10PM Local Time
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
On Wednesday, the Queensland Maroons play the New South Wales Blues in Game 3 of the State of Origin Series at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. For the fourth time in the last six years, the men’s State of Origin series will go to a decider after both teams traded big wins in the first two games of the series.
Major Championships (Golf): The Open Championship Day 1
Thursday 18th July 09:00AM GMT/10:00AM Local Time
Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon
The oldest and most prestigious of the four golf majors, the Open Championship, will commence on Thursday at the Royal Troon Golf Club. World number 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as favourite but will face strong competition from fellow major champions Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Bryson DeChambeau. Swedish sensation Ludvig Åberg is also seen as a strong contender this week.
Cricket in England: England v West Indies (2nd Test) Day 2
Friday 19th July 10:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local Time
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Friday will see England take on the West Indies in the second day of the 2nd Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. England beat the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first Test and will aim to secure the series victory. The West Indies, on the other hand, will hope to show a much improved performance and keep the series alive.
Tour de France: Tour de France Day 20
Saturday 20th July 11:35AM GMT/1:35PM Local Time
Nice
On Saturday, the Tour de France enters its business end as it sees the exciting penultimate Stage 20 of the race. It is a 132.8km mountain stage and there's hardly any respite before the climbs start. Tadej Pogačar, who secured his second consecutive stage win on Sunday, has extended his lead to three minutes over Jonas Vingegaard, who currently sits second in the standings.
Formula 1: Hungarian Grand Prix
Sunday 21st July 1:00PM GMT/3:00PM Local Time
Hungaroring, Mogyoród
Sunday sees the thrilling Formula 1 season continue with the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Lewis Hamilton sealed his first victory since 2021 with an emotional win at Silverstone and will aim to replicate his success in Budapest. Meanwhile, championship leader Max Verstappen finished second and extended his lead over nearest challenger Lando Norris to 84 points.
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