The Major League Baseball All-Star break marks the midpoint of the season and sets the stage for a quieter week in sports. This week’s highlights include the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby and both World Cup semifinals, with previews for these marquee events.

Starting the action, the MLB Home Run Derby takes place Monday night at 8 p.m. ET at Citizens Park in Philadelphia, streamed on Netflix. Fan favorites include Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper from the hometown Phillies. Schwarber leads the majors with 32 home runs and is the betting favorite at odds of +330. Other competitors include:

• Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) at +380
• Munetaka Murakami (Chicago White Sox) at +500
• Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals) at +550
• Jac Caglianone (Kansas City Royals) at +750
• Ben Rice (New York Yankees) at +950
• Wilson Contreras (Boston Red Sox) at +2000

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game follows on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on Fox, with the National League as a 140 betting favorite.

Looking ahead, the World Cup semifinals feature:

• France vs. Spain on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. (Arlington, Texas, FOX). France is favored at -150 with a strong defensive record.
• England vs. Argentina on Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. (Miami, FOX). England is favored at -125 as they seek their first World Cup title since 1996.

Lastly, the UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman occurs Saturday, July 18, at 8 p.m. in Oklahoma City, featuring Dricus du Plessis as he aims to solidify his contender status against Kamaru Usman.