Boxer Ryan Garcia sounded off upon learning Jake Paul will fight Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis on Nov. 14.

“Boxing is officially the WWE,’’ he wrote on his X account.

The hard-hitting boxer was just getting started.

“This just proves that the new blueprint is get popular be a decent fighter,’’ Garcia added. “Pick fights to win that gives you advantage and continue to rack in money. Integrity of the sport is getting ruined everyday. If you are a up and coming fighter I’d just focused on strictly building your name.’’

The most striking part of the matchup between Paul and Davis is the size disparity. Paul, who is 6-1, last fought at 200 pounds. Davis, who is 5-5 1/2, last fought at 135 pounds. Nonetheless, the fight will be carried by Netflix and held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

It’s unclear what bookmakers would consider posting odds on a fight that likely would be an exhibition. But Garcia was happy to offer his guidance.

“Btw if the fight does happen,’’ Garcia said, “I’d bet on the heavy weight.’’

It’s worth noting that Garcia, who is 5-9 and last fought at 147 pounds, has called out Paul in hopes of fighting the social media influencer. In April, Garcia told USA TODAY Sports he was prepared to fight Paul.

“So he’s going to have to come through me sooner or later,’’ Garcia said. “I know he doesn’t want to, though, because I’m going to be firing on him. He knows I got those punches on me. So I think that once he’s done fighting these old men and he is ready for a real fight, he could come see me.’’

The US Open will crown its first champions of the Grand Slam tennis tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

The semifinals and finals of the reimagined mixed doubles competition will be held under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, giving the fans in New York their first taste of prime time tennis this year.

Mixed doubles began Tuesday, Aug. 19 with a full day of first-round and quarterfinal matches, and the compact event concludes quickly, giving players plenty of time to prepare for singles play, which begins on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Because mixed doubles was moved nearly a full week before singles action gets underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the event was able to attract many of the sport’s top stars, including a number of Americans.

The mixed doubles semifinals feature one of the top American players in Jessica Pegula, who reached the US Open singles final last year. Pegula is teaming up with Great Britain’s Jack Draper, the No. 5-ranked player in the world on the ATP Tour, and the pair earned the No. 1 seed in the mixed doubles competition.

Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Iga Swiatek, who took the women’s singles crown at the US Open in 2022, will also be in action with partner Casper Ruud. The No. 3-seeded team faces Pegula and Draper in one semifinal.

The other semifinal features an all-American pair against an Italian duo, with Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison of the U.S. taking on Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.

The semifinal winners will then face off later Wednesday night for the championship.

USA TODAY Sports will have full coverage of the 2025 US Open mixed doubles semifinals and final. Here is everything you need to know before the action starts.

Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori def. Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud to win title

Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the US Open mixed doubles title for the second year in a row, holding off Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the finals 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 Wednesday, Aug. 20 at New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The 6-foot-4 Vavassori was spectacular at the net and overpowering with his serve. And his 38-year-old partner, Errani, also was masterful during their two-day run through the 16-team field.

The Italians collected $1 million by winning the championship.

Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori def. Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison

Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori gave themselves a chance to defend their title as US Open mixed doubles champs. They did it by powering past Americans Christian Harrison and Danielle Collins 4-2, 4-2 in the semifinals. The Italians did not lose a single point during their service games in the first set, and Vavassori’s serves were especially wicked. The Americans broke Errani’s service to knot the second set at 2-2, but the Italians promptly won the next two games and closed out the match.

Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud def. Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper

Clutch play propelled Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud past Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper in the semifinals (3-5, 5-3, 10-8). Down a set, Swiatek and Ruud rallied and won the second set, forcing a 10-point tiebreak. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, and Ruud began to unravel, going down 8-4 after Swiatek’s double fault. But with the match hanging in the balance, Swiatek and Ruud were clutch again, reeling off six straight points for the victory.

US Open mixed doubles order of play today

All times Eastern. All matches are held at Arthur Ashe Stadium and televised on ESPN2.

Semifinals – Wednesday, Aug. 20

• No. 1 Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper vs. No. 3 Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud, 7 p.m.
• Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison vs. Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori, 8:30 p.m.

Final – Wednesday, Aug. 20

• Semifinals winners, 10 p.m. | ESPN2

How to watch US Open mixed doubles 2025: TV and streaming

Wednesday, Aug. 20

• Time: 7-10 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN2
• Streaming: ESPN+ and Fubo
• Location: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing, New York)

Stream the 2025 US Open on Fubo

US Open mixed doubles 2025 format

Each match (other than the final) are best-of-three sets, and each set is first team to win four games. Unlike singles matches, there will be no-ad in games that reach a score of deuce (40-all), meaning that the winner of the next point wins the game. If each team has won four games in a set, a tiebreak will be played.

If the teams split sets, a 10-point match tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set. The first team to win 10 points, with an advantage of two or more points, will win the match.

In the final, the first team to win six games wins the set, and the first team to win two sets wins the championship. If the teams split sets, a 10-point match tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set.

US Open mixed doubles 2025 prize money

• First round: $20,000
• Quarterfinals: $100,000
• Semifinals: $200,000
• Runner-up: $400,000
• Champion: $1 million

US Open mixed doubles results Tuesday

Quarterfinals

• Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud defeated Caty McNally/Lorenzo Musetti, 4-1, 4-2
• Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper defeated Mirra Andreeva/Daniil Medvedev, 4-1, 4-1
• Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori defeated Karolina Muchova/Andrey Rublev, 4-1, 5-4 (7-4)
• Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison defeated Taylor Townsend/Ben Shelton 4-1, 5-4 (7-2)

First round

• Caty McNally/Lorenzo Musetti defeated Naomi Osaka/Gael Monfils 5-3 (4-3), 4-2
• Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud defeated Madison Keys/Frances Tiafoe 4-1, 4-2
• Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper defeated Emma Raducanu/Carlos Alcaraz, 4-2, 4-2
• Mirra Andreeva/Daniil Medvedev defeated Olga Danilovic/Novak Djokovic, 4-2, 5-3
• Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori defeated Elena Rybakina/Taylor Fritz 4-2, 4-2
• Karolina Muchova/Andrey Rublev defeated Venus Williams/Reilly Opelka 4-2, 5-4 (7-4)
• Taylor Townsend/Ben Shelton defeated Amanda Anisimova/Holger Rune, 4-2, 4-5 (7-2)
• Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison defeated Belinda Bencic/Alexander Zverev, 4-0, 5-3

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Luis Suarez scored two penalty kicks for Inter Miami, after Tigres UANL defender Javier Aquino was penalized for a handball in the penalty area on two separate occasions.

Tigres forward Iván López nearly tied the match in added time, but his header hit the right post, bounced along the line to hit the left post, and diverted back into play.

Somehow, those instances don’t even measure up to the wildest thing that happened in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Tigres in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Messi did not play in the match, nursing a right hamstring injury and watching from the on-field suites below Mascherano in the stands.

Suarez scored a penalty in the 23rd minute, then sealed the victory with another penalty kick in the 89th minute.

Tigres tied the match at 1 when Argentine World Cup champion Ángel Correa scored in the 67th minute. López nearly sent the match to a penalty shootout with his borderline goal in the 91st minute.

Check out these highlights from the Inter Miami-Tigres match:

Watch Leagues Cup matches on MLS Season Pass

Inter Miami vs. Tigres highlights

Inter Miami 2, Tigres 1: Iván López off the post, twice

Tigres’ Iván López nearly tied the match in added time, but his header hit the right post, bounced along the line to hit the left post, and bounced back into play to keep this match in Inter Miami’s favor.

Inter Miami 2, Tigres 1: Luis Suarez scores second penalty goal

Luis Suarez has scored his second penalty kick in the 89th minute, and Inter Miami leads 2-1 against Tigres in their wild quarterfinal match in the Leagues Cup. Tigres defender Javier Aquino, who had the handball called against him in the first half leading to the first Suarez penalty, was penalized for a handball again in the 86th minute.

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 1: Ángel Correa scores goal

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano coaches from stands after ejection

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Javier Mascherano gets red card

Inter Miami is being led by assistant coach Leandro Stillitano, after coach Javier Mascherano was shown a red card at halftime for arguing with the referees. Mascherano appeared to contest the referee’s decision to play longer than four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Jordi Alba leaves match due to injury

Inter Miami left-back Jordi Alba tried to play through a right leg injury, but came off shortly after the second half began. Alba appeared to collide with another player in the final minutes of the first half, and Inter Miami was able to finish the half with him on the sidelines.

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Luis Suarez scores penalty kick

Luis Suarez has scored in the 23rd minute, converting on a penalty kick to help Inter Miami take a 1-0 lead against Tigres. The penalty was granted after Tigres defender Javier Aquino was called for a handball while defending Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba in the 20th minute.

Is Messi playing tonight?

No, Messi will not play tonight.

Inter Miami starting lineup vs. Tigres UANL

Messi was not listed as a starter or substitute in Inter Miami’s lineup for the match against Tigres.

What time is the Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match?

The match is Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina).

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match on TV?

The match will be available on FS1 in English, and UniMás in Spanish.

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL match on live stream?

The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, and the Apple TV+ channel.

Here are the other Leagues Cup quarterfinal matches

• Orlando City vs. Toluca,9 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
• Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla, 11 p.m. ET (FS1 and UniMás on TV in the U.S.; MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
• L.A. Galaxy vs. Pachuca, 11:45 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)

Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL betting odds

Inter Miami is a slight favorite at home during regulation, according to BETMGM.

• Inter Miami: +115
• Tie: +240
• Tigres: +165
• Over/under: 3.5 goals

Messi’s last match in Argentina? Here’s what we know

Argentina will host Venezuela on Sept. 4 at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, then visit Ecuador on Sept. 9.

Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Messi, 38, has not yet declared he will play in the World Cup. 

Messi upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina

• Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
• Aug. 26 or 27: Leagues Cup semifinals (if applicable)
• Aug. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
• Aug. 31: Leagues Cup final and third-place match (if applicable)
• Sept. 4: Argentina vs. Venezuela (World Cup qualifying)
• Sept. 9: Ecuador vs. Argentina (World Cup qualifying)
• Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)

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We now know when the time is up.

John Cena will have his final WWE match at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13, NBC Sports announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

It was not announced where Cena’s final match will take place, but it is expected to take place in or around Boston, which is in the same state as his hometown of West Newbury, Massachusetts. His opponent is also yet to be determined.

The news of Cena’s final match came the same day as a major reshuffling happened in WWE events. The wrestling company announced its premium live events will begin airing on ESPN platforms in September, starting with Wrestlepalooza on Sept. 20. The partnership begins three months earlier than the initial start of 2026.

WWE’s premier live events have aired on Peacock and its final one will be Clash in Paris on Aug. 31. However, WWE and Peacock announced a multi-year deal where Saturday Night’s Main Event will move from NBC to Peacock. With the move to the streaming service, it would allow the show to possibly limit the number of commercials during the broadcast, as well as not being limited to a hard end time, an issue that resulted in Goldberg’s farewell speech being cut off.

John Cena farewell tour: How many appearances does he have left?

Cena is currently nearing the end of his WWE career as 2025 will be his final year in the ring. Before the year began, the future WWE Hall of Famer said he would make 36 appearances during the farewell tour. As of Aug. 20, he has made 25, so 11 remain in the final three-plus months of the record 17-time champion’s career.

Of those 11 appearances, nine are confirmed. His retirement match and his appearance at the newly unveiled Wrestlepalooza on Sept. 20 were announced the same day. Here are the dates left in John Cena’s WWE career:

• Aug. 22: SmackDown (Dublin, Ireland)
• Aug. 29: SmackDown (Lyon, France)
• Aug. 31: Clash in Paris (Paris, France) (vs. Logan Paul)
• Sept. 5: SmackDown (Chicago, Illinois)
• Sept. 15: Raw (Lowell, Massachusetts)
• Sept. 20: Wrestlepalooza (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• Oct. 11: WWE Crown Jewel: Perth (Perth, Australia)
• Nov. 29: Survivor Series (San Diego, California)
• Dec. 13: Retirement Match at Saturday’s Night Main Event (Location TBD)

The US Open will crown its first champions of the Grand Slam tennis tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

The semifinals and finals of the reimagined mixed doubles competition will be held under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, giving the fans in New York their first taste of prime time tennis this year.

Mixed doubles began Tuesday, Aug. 19 with a full day of first-round and quarterfinal matches, and the compact event concludes quickly, giving players plenty of time to prepare for singles play, which begins on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Because mixed doubles was moved nearly a full week before singles action gets underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the event was able to attract many of the sport’s top stars, including a number of Americans.

The mixed doubles semifinals feature one of the top American players in Jessica Pegula, who reached the US Open singles final last year. Pegula is teaming up with Great Britain’s Jack Draper, the No. 5-ranked player in the world on the ATP Tour, and the pair earned the No. 1 seed in the mixed doubles competition.

Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Iga Swiatek, who took the women’s singles crown at the US Open in 2022, will also be in action with partner Casper Ruud. The No. 3-seeded team faces Pegula and Draper in one semifinal.

The other semifinal features an all-American pair against an Italian duo, with Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison of the U.S. taking on Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.

The semifinal winners will then face off later Wednesday night for the championship.

USA TODAY Sports will have full coverage of the 2025 US Open mixed doubles semifinals and final. Here is everything you need to know before the action starts.

Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori def. Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison

Italy’s Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori gave themselves a chance to defend their title as US Open mixed doubles champs. They did it by powering past Americans Christian Harrison and Danielle Collins 4-2, 4-2 in the semifinals. The Italians did not lose a single point during their service games in the first set, and Vavassori’s serves were especially wicked. The Americans broke Errani’s service to knot the second set at 2-2, but the Italians promptly won the next two games and closed out the match.

Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud def. Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper

Clutch play propelled Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud past Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper in the semifinals (3-5, 5-3, 10-8). Down a set, Swiatek and Ruud rallied and won the second set, forcing a 10-point tiebreak. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, and Ruud began to unravel, going down 8-4 after Swiatek’s double fault. But with the match hanging in the balance, Swiatek and Ruud were clutch again, reeling off six straight points for the victory.

US Open mixed doubles order of play today

All times Eastern. All matches are held at Arthur Ashe Stadium and televised on ESPN2.

Semifinals – Wednesday, Aug. 20

• No. 1 Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper vs. No. 3 Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud, 7 p.m.
• Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison vs. Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori, 8:30 p.m.

Final – Wednesday, Aug. 20

• Semifinals winners, 10 p.m. | ESPN2

How to watch US Open mixed doubles 2025: TV and streaming

Wednesday, Aug. 20

• Time: 7-10 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN2
• Streaming: ESPN+ and Fubo
• Location: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing, New York)

Stream the 2025 US Open on Fubo

US Open mixed doubles 2025 format

Each match (other than the final) are best-of-three sets, and each set is first team to win four games. Unlike singles matches, there will be no-ad in games that reach a score of deuce (40-all), meaning that the winner of the next point wins the game. If each team has won four games in a set, a tiebreak will be played.

If the teams split sets, a 10-point match tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set. The first team to win 10 points, with an advantage of two or more points, will win the match.

In the final, the first team to win six games wins the set, and the first team to win two sets wins the championship. If the teams split sets, a 10-point match tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set.

US Open mixed doubles 2025 prize money

• First round: $20,000
• Quarterfinals: $100,000
• Semifinals: $200,000
• Runner-up: $400,000
• Champion: $1 million

US Open mixed doubles results Tuesday

Quarterfinals

• Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud defeated Caty McNally/Lorenzo Musetti, 4-1, 4-2
• Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper defeated Mirra Andreeva/Daniil Medvedev, 4-1, 4-1
• Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori defeated Karolina Muchova/Andrey Rublev, 4-1, 5-4 (7-4)
• Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison defeated Taylor Townsend/Ben Shelton 4-1, 5-4 (7-2)

First round

• Caty McNally/Lorenzo Musetti defeated Naomi Osaka/Gael Monfils 5-3 (4-3), 4-2
• Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud defeated Madison Keys/Frances Tiafoe 4-1, 4-2
• Jessica Pegula/Jack Draper defeated Emma Raducanu/Carlos Alcaraz, 4-2, 4-2
• Mirra Andreeva/Daniil Medvedev defeated Olga Danilovic/Novak Djokovic, 4-2, 5-3
• Sara Errani/Andrea Vavassori defeated Elena Rybakina/Taylor Fritz 4-2, 4-2
• Karolina Muchova/Andrey Rublev defeated Venus Williams/Reilly Opelka 4-2, 5-4 (7-4)
• Taylor Townsend/Ben Shelton defeated Amanda Anisimova/Holger Rune, 4-2, 4-5 (7-2)
• Danielle Collins/Christian Harrison defeated Belinda Bencic/Alexander Zverev, 4-0, 5-3

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Luis Suarez scored two penalty kicks for Inter Miami, after Tigres UANL defender Javier Aquino was penalized for a handball in the penalty area on two separate occasions.

Tigres forward Iván López nearly tied the match in added time, but his header hit the right post, bounced along the line to hit the left post, and diverted back into play.

Somehow, those instances don’t even measure up to the wildest thing that happened in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Tigres in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Messi did not play in the match, nursing a right hamstring injury and watching from the on-field suites below Mascherano in the stands.

Suarez scored a penalty in the 23rd minute, then sealed the victory with another penalty kick in the 89th minute.

Tigres tied the match at 1 when Argentine World Cup champion Ángel Correa scored in the 67th minute. López nearly sent the match to a penalty shootout with his borderline goal in the 91st minute.

Check out these highlights from the Inter Miami-Tigres match:

Watch Leagues Cup matches on MLS Season Pass

Inter Miami vs. Tigres highlights

Inter Miami 2, Tigres 1: Iván López off the post, twice

Tigres’ Iván López nearly tied the match in added time, but his header hit the right post, bounced along the line to hit the left post, and bounced back into play to keep this match in Inter Miami’s favor.

Inter Miami 2, Tigres 1: Luis Suarez scores second penalty goal

Luis Suarez has scored his second penalty kick in the 89th minute, and Inter Miami leads 2-1 against Tigres in their wild quarterfinal match in the Leagues Cup. Tigres defender Javier Aquino, who had the handball called against him in the first half leading to the first Suarez penalty, was penalized for a handball again in the 86th minute.

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 1: Ángel Correa scores goal

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano coaches from stands after ejection

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Javier Mascherano gets red card

Inter Miami is being led by assistant coach Leandro Stillitano, after coach Javier Mascherano was shown a red card at halftime for arguing with the referees. Mascherano appeared to contest the referee’s decision to play longer than four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Jordi Alba leaves match due to injury

Inter Miami left-back Jordi Alba tried to play through a right leg injury, but came off shortly after the second half began. Alba appeared to collide with another player in the final minutes of the first half, and Inter Miami was able to finish the half with him on the sidelines.

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Luis Suarez scores penalty kick

Luis Suarez has scored in the 23rd minute, converting on a penalty kick to help Inter Miami take a 1-0 lead against Tigres. The penalty was granted after Tigres defender Javier Aquino was called for a handball while defending Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba in the 20th minute.

Is Messi playing tonight?

No, Messi will not play tonight.

Inter Miami starting lineup vs. Tigres UANL

Messi was not listed as a starter or substitute in Inter Miami’s lineup for the match against Tigres.

What time is the Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match?

The match is Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina).

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match on TV?

The match will be available on FS1 in English, and UniMás in Spanish.

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL match on live stream?

The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, and the Apple TV+ channel.

Here are the other Leagues Cup quarterfinal matches

• Orlando City vs. Toluca,9 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
• Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla, 11 p.m. ET (FS1 and UniMás on TV in the U.S.; MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
• L.A. Galaxy vs. Pachuca, 11:45 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)

Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL betting odds

Inter Miami is a slight favorite at home during regulation, according to BETMGM.

• Inter Miami: +115
• Tie: +240
• Tigres: +165
• Over/under: 3.5 goals

Messi’s last match in Argentina? Here’s what we know

Argentina will host Venezuela on Sept. 4 at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, then visit Ecuador on Sept. 9.

Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Messi, 38, has not yet declared he will play in the World Cup. 

Messi upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina

• Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
• Aug. 26 or 27: Leagues Cup semifinals (if applicable)
• Aug. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
• Aug. 31: Leagues Cup final and third-place match (if applicable)
• Sept. 4: Argentina vs. Venezuela (World Cup qualifying)
• Sept. 9: Ecuador vs. Argentina (World Cup qualifying)
• Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)

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The Little League World Series continued with four games in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.

Aruba and South Dakota have advanced within their respective brackets after winning elimination games.

Aruba earned a 3-0 shutout victory over Japan and will play Venezuela on Thursday. South Carolina allowed five runs in the top of the seventh inning before scoring six of its own to complete the biggest comeback in the tournament this year.

Chinese Taipei and Connecticut secured a spot in the semifinals during the slate of games earlier in the day. Chinese Taipei got the best of Venezuela in International bracket play. Connecticut beat Nevada in a U.S. bracket game.

Here’s everything you need to know about Wednesday’s Little League World Series results:

Little League World Series Day 8 scoreboard

Wednesday, Aug. 20

All times Eastern

• Game 29 (International): Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3
• Game 30 (U.S.): Connecticut 7, Nevada 3
• Game 31 (International): Aruba 3, Japan 0
• Game 32 (U.S.): South Carolina 7, South Dakota 6

Final: South Carolina 7, South Dakota 6

South Carolina is moving on after a come-from-behind win in the bottom of the seventh inning against South Dakota.

A South Dakota outfielder was unable to secure the ball in the rain.

South Carolina not backing down

South Carolina scored three runs before loading up the bases again. South Dakota leads 6-3 with no outs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

South Dakota holds big lead in seventh

South Dakota produced a big lead against South Carolina, leading 6-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Rain is coming down in Williamsport.

South Dakota escapes bases-loaded jam

After Feldman’s exit, things got dicey for South Dakota, but Vavruska came in clutch. With two outs and the bases juiced, Vavruska got South Carolina leadoff man and shortstop Preston Ware to fly out to left field.

South Carolina is down to their final three outs.

Connor Feldman off the mound for South Dakota

After a poor showing against Connecticut on Monday, Connor Feldman dealt a gem against South Carolina with six strikeouts across 4.1 innings. Feldman exited the game having allowed only five baserunners (two hits, three walks).

He is replaced by Landon Vavruska. Vavruska’s first batter would wind up smacking a hit through the 56 hole. There’s two men on and only one out. South Dakota still leads 1-0.

South Dakota gets on the board first

South Dakota strikes first in this win-or-go-home affair, thanks to a sac fly off the bat of Bohde Larson. That said, South Dakota can’t help but feel a little underwhelmed at the outcome. Larson drove in the run with the bases loaded and no one out. Even after the run scored, there were two runners on and only one out. South Dakota could not muster another run, though, mostly squandering an outstanding opportunity.

Now South Carolina heads to bat down just one.

FINAL: Aruba 3, Japan 0

What looked like a pitcher’s duel destined for extra innings turned upside down in the fifth inning when Aruba exploded for two home runs.

Aruba’s victory keeps them alive to face Venezuela in the international semifinal game. Meanwhile, Japan’s journey comes to an abrupt end.

Aruba two-run homer breaks game open

After four-and-a-half scoreless innings, Aruba has finally broken through with a two-run shot off the bat of Isaac Arendsz. Arendsz’s home run was a line drive shot, barely creeping over the left field wall. Aruba leads 2-0.

Aruba’s Emerson Mercado followed that shot up with one of his own, elevating Aruba’s lead to 3-0.

Japan, Aruba constantly getting out of trouble

Through four innings, this international game remains scoreless but don’t let that fool you, both teams have had opportunities to score. It just hasn’t happened yet. Japan has left the bases loaded. They’ve left runners standing on third, but have not scored. Aruba meanwhile has had similar opportunities, but only one hit compared to Japan’s three.

This looks like it has the making of a defensive battle where one run could be the difference.

FINAL: Connecticut 7, Nevada 3

Connecticut moved to 4-0 and secured a spot in Saturday’s United States championship game at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. It will be Connecticut’s first appearance in the U.S. title game since 2013.

Starter SJ Taxiltaridis isn’t available to pitch again in the LLWS (needs four days of rest) but D’Amura is available as well as other pitchers on the staff.

Nevada drops down into the loser’s bracket and has a win-or-go-home showdown with South Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 21 on ESPN.

Connecticut’s SJ Taxiltaridis reaches pitching limit

Despite giving up three runs in the first inning, Taxiltaridis got into a groove and lasted five and one-third innings while giving up seven hits and two walks but striking out four batters. Tommy D’Amura comes in to close it out.

Connecticut’s Tommy D’Amura watches ball fly out of the ballpark

Tommy D’Amura hits a powerful home run to left field to extend Connecticut’s lead to 5-3. Boden Dunlap adds another clutch hit with an RBI-triple to make it 6-3. A passed ball gets another runner across the plate as Nevada’s defense comes apart trailing 7-3. Is that enough insurance for Connecticut? It is now the last chance for Nevada heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.

Connecticut’s ‘lockdown’ defense gets its pitcher into the sixth inning

SJ Taxiltaridis can get closer to the 85 pitch limit after his defense came up with a 6-4-3 double play to end the bottom of the fifth inning with Connecticut leading, 4-3.

Connecticut grabs the lead over Nevada

Luca Pellegrini jumps on a hanging breaking ball on a 0-2 count and deposits it into center fielder while knocking in the go-ahead run. It is 4-3 Connecticut after the top of the fifth.

Connecticut’s SJ Taxiltaridis dances out of danger in the fourth inning

Nevada loaded the bases with two outs and Mason Schutte stepped up to the plate against Taxiltaridis after already striking out in his first at bat. Well, Taxiltaridis got him again to end that threat. We are tied 3-3 after four innings.

Connecticut evens it up

Connecticut’s Luca Pellegrini had an RBI-single and then SJ Taxiltaridis added an RBI-single and another run would score after advancing on the throw. It is 3-3 after the top of the third inning.

FINAL: Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3

Chinese Taipei used three pitchers, starter Lin Chin-Tse, and then Chang Chun-Po and finally closer Chen Qi-Sheng to defeat previously undefeated Venezuela in the first international game of the day. 

The three Chinese Taipei pitchers combined to give up only five hits and three runs while striking out 10 batters. Chinese Taipei advances to the Little League World Series International Championship game for the 20th time and for the fourth straight year. Venezuela will face the winner of tonight’s Aruba and Japan on Thursday, August 21 at 3 p.m. ET. 

Meanwhile, Venezuela used five pitchers (mostly to keep them under pitch counts) against Chinese Taipei but will now have to battle out of the loser’s bracket to keep its LLWS dream alive.

Nevada’s Ethan Robertson on cruise control

With two innings recorded, Robertson has allowed two hits and two walks, but he hasn’t let that affect the scoreboard as he’s struck out four batters.

We head to the sixth inning in the Chinese Taipei vs Venezuela game

Can Chinese Taipei add to its lead? Will Venezuela have a legendary comeback? We’ll see how this inning plays out. Still, 7-3, Chinese Taipei as the inning begins.

Nevada takes the lead

On a 2-2 pitch, Nevada’s Cache Malan blasts a three-run home run to center field to give the Mountain Region champion the lead in the top of the bottom of the first inning.

Venezuela has an eventful bottom of the fifth

Venezuela’s Saul Vegas Duran singles on a line drive to center fielder and two runs score with the assist on a fielding error. Teammate Abraham Rodriguez added an RBI-single. It is a 7-3 Chinese Taipei lead after five innings.

Connecticut vs Nevada underway on ESPN

It is Nevada’s Ethan Robertson vs Connecticut’s SJ Taxiltaridis

Chinese Taipei vs Venezuela moved to ESPN2 and ESPN App

Since game 29 of the LLWS is running a little over its two-hour time slot on ESPN, the game was moved to ESPN2, while the U.S. bracket game between Connecticut and Nevada can start on ESPN.

Chinese Taipei builds on lead

Venezuela intentionally walked Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse and that loaded the bases and that’s when the trouble started in this inning. Tsai Yu-Ge then hit a bloop single to center field that the Venezuela center fielder almost caught (ball was trapped into the glove). That play made it 4-0 Chinese Taipei. Chen Qi-Sheng then had the big hit of the inning with a bases-clearing double that bounced in front of the left fielder and rolled towards the wall. 7-0 lead for Chinese Taipei.

Chinese Taipei’s Chang Chun-Po breezes through bottom of the fourth inning

Chun-Po had two strikeouts in an 11-pitch, 1-2-3 bottom of the fourth inning as Chinese Taipei still leads 3-0.

Venezuela’s Argenis Villanueva becomes the team’s fourth pitcher of the day

Villanueva gets a strikeout and then a groundout to get out of the jam. It is 3-0 Chinese Taipei after the top of the fourth inning.

Chinese Taipei greets Venezuela’s Issac Villavicencio Ludovic with a short outing

Villavicencio Ludovic only lasted nine pitches and he only threw one strike. He is availble to pitch on Thursday.

Venezuela’s Jesus Gomez lifted for Isaac Villavicencio Ludovic

Gomez, who entered in the first inning, was keeping Chinese Taipei from adding to its lead, but he leaves the game with 53 pitches thrown (33 strikes). He now has to observe two days of rest, so the next time he can pitch would be Saturday for the international championship game, if Venezuela makes it to that game.

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse out, Chang Chun-Po in

Chi-Tse finished with two and two-third innings, one hit and one walk allowed and had six strikeouts. It is still 2-0 Chinese Taipei after three full innings.

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse throwing straight gas

Chi-Tse struck out all three batters he faced with an array of fastballs, which overwhelmed the Venezuela hitters in the bottom of the first inning.

Chinese Taipei takes the lead

On the 32nd pitch in the first inning from Venezuela’s Andres Reyes, Chinese Taipei’s Chang Chun-Po drew a bases loaded walk for a 1-0 lead. On the 38th pitch from Reyes, Chinese Taipei’s Jian Zih-De drew another bases loaded walk for a 2-0 advantage. Venezuela then made a call to the bullpen as Reyes was lifted for Jesus Gomez, who started the game at second base. Gomez inherited the bases loaded with two outs and he struck out the first batter he faced to end the inning. 2-0 Chinese Taipei after the top of the first inning.

Starting pitchers: Venezuela’s Andres Reyes and Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse

They take the mound for their teams as neither Venezuela or Chinese Taipei have allowed a run yet in the Little Leageu World Series. Venezuela has outscored opponents 13-0 while Chinese Taipei has outscored opponents 7-0.

A winner’s bracket game starts off LLWS action on Wednesday, August 20

Chinese Taipei (2-0) faces Venezuela (3-0) with a spot in the Saturday’s international championship game up for grabs. Whatever team wins today goes straight to Saturday. The loser of today’s game between Chinese Taipei and Venezuela will play on Thursday.

What does the LLWS bracket looks like entering Wednesday, August 20?

Eight teams are left in the Little League World Series. Only one will win the title on Sunday, August 24. But Wednesday, August 20 is a partial elimination day at the LLWS with two games featuring teams that have one loss in this modified double-elimination tournament.

What time does Little League World Series start today?

The first game on Wednesday, Aug. 20 starts at 1 p.m. ET with the final game starting at 7 p.m. ET. All games take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in either Howard J. Lamade Stadium or Little League Volunteer Stadium.

Little League World Series 2025: TV, time and how to watch

The Little League World Series began Wednesday, Aug. 13 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24. Games will be presented across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

• Times: Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo

Little League World Series Day 7 results

Tuesday, Aug. 19

• Game 25 (International): Japan 6, Mexico 0
• Game 26 (U.S.): South Carolina 3, Hawaii 0
• Game 27 (International): Aruba 6, Canada 1
• Game 28 (U.S.): South Dakota 9, Washington 0

Little League World Series Day 6 results

Monday, Aug. 18

• Game 21 (International): Venezuela 4, Japan 0
• Game 22 (U.S.): Nevada 1, South Carolina 0 (7 innings)
• Game 23 (International): Chinese Taipei 4, Aruba 0
• Game 24 (U.S.): Connecticut 13, South Dakota 1

Little League World Series Day 5 results

Sunday, Aug. 17

• Game 17 (U.S.): Washington 3, Massachusetts 2
• Game 18 (International): Canada 12, Australia 0
• Game 19 (U.S.): Hawaii 9, Illinois 1
• Game 20 (International): Mexico 2, Panama 1

Little League World Series Day 4 results

Saturday, Aug. 16

• Game 13 (International): Australia 5, Czechia 3
• Game 14 (U.S.): Massachusetts 7, Texas 3
• Game 15 (International): Mexico 11, Puerto Rico 5
• Game 16 (U.S.): Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 2

Little League World Series Day 3 results

Friday, Aug. 15

• Game 9 (International): Venezuela 4, Canada 0
• Game 10 (U.S.): Nevada 5, Washington 3
• Game 11 (International): Aruba 8, Panama 2
• Game 12 (U.S.): Connecticut 5, Hawaii 1

Little League World Series Day 2 results

Thursday, Aug. 14

• Game 5 (International): Japan 12, Czechia 0
• Game 6 (U.S.): South Carolina 13, Massachusetts 0
• Game 7 (International): Chinese Taipei 3, Mexico 0
• Game 8: (U.S.): South Dakota 2, Pennsylvania 0

Little League World Series Day 1 results

Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Game 1 (International): Venezuela 5, Puerto Rico 0
• Game 2 (U.S.): Nevada 16, Illinois 1
• Game 3 (International): Panama 7, Australia 2
• Game 4 (U.S.): Connecticut 1, Texas 0

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Lionel Messi will not play as Inter Miami hosts Tigres UANL in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal match at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Messi, who is dealing with a nagging right hamstring injury, stepped off the team bus before the match in street clothes while his Inter Miami teammates were dressed in team apparel. Messi’s lack of availability was confirmed when Inter Miami announced its starting lineup before the match.

Messi was first injured during a Leagues Cup match on Aug. 2 and appeared to reaggravate the injury in an Aug. 16 MLS match against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano did not rule out Messi one day prior when he said Messi trained separately from teammates before the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.

If Inter Miami plans to advance in the Leagues Cup, they’ll have to depend on other stars like Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Rodrigo De Paul against Tigres.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Inter Miami-Tigres match:

Watch Leagues Cup matches on MLS Season Pass

Inter Miami 1, Tigres 0: Luis Suarez scores penalty kick

Luis Suarez has scored in the 23rd minute, converting on a penalty kick to help Inter Miami take a 1-0 lead against Tigres. The penalty was granted after Tigres defender Javier Aquino was called for a handball while defending Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba in the 20^th minute.

Is Messi playing tonight?

No, Messi will not play tonight.

Inter Miami starting lineup vs. Tigres UANL

Messi was not listed as a starter or substitute in Inter Miami’s lineup for the match against Tigres.

What time is the Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match?

The match is Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina).

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match on TV?

The match will be available on FS1 in English, and UniMás in Spanish.

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL match on live stream?

The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, and the Apple TV+ channel.

Here are the other Leagues Cup quarterfinal matches

• Orlando City vs. Toluca,9 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
• Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla, 11 p.m. ET (FS1 and UniMás on TV in the U.S.; MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
• L.A. Galaxy vs. Pachuca, 11:45 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)

Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL betting odds

Inter Miami is a slight favorite at home during regulation, according to BETMGM.

• Inter Miami: +115
• Tie: +240
• Tigres: +165
• Over/under: 3.5 goals

Messi’s last match in Argentina? Here’s what we know

Argentina will host Venezuela on Sept. 4 at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, then visit Ecuador on Sept. 9.

Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Messi, 38, has not yet declared he will play in the World Cup. 

Messi upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina

• Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
• Aug. 26 or 27: Leagues Cup semifinals (if applicable)
• Aug. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
• Aug. 31: Leagues Cup final and third-place match (if applicable)
• Sept. 4: Argentina vs. Venezuela (World Cup qualifying)
• Sept. 9: Ecuador vs. Argentina (World Cup qualifying)
• Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)

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The Little League World Series rolls on Wednesday with four more games in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Two more teams will be going home Aug. 20 with two elimination games set to be played: Aruba vs. Japan in the International bracket and South Dakota vs. South Carolina in the U.S. bracket.

The two earlier contests will be staged between teams that have yet to lose in the tournament. Guaranteed spots in the semifinals are also on the line: Chinese Taipei and Venezuela will battle for an International bracket title game berth, while Connecticut and Nevada will square off with a spot in the U.S. bracket title game up for grabs.

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Wednesday’s Little League World Series action:

Little League World Series Day 8 scoreboard

Wednesday, Aug. 20

All times Eastern

• Game 29 (International): Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3
• Game 30 (U.S.): Connecticut 7, Nevada 3
• Game 31 (International): Aruba 3, Japan 0
• Game 32 (U.S.): South Dakota 1, South Carolina 0 (sixth inning)

South Dakota escapes bases loaded jam

After Feldman’s exit, things got dicey for South Dakota, but Vavruska came in clutch. With two outs and the bases juiced, Vavruska got South Carolina leadoff man and shortstop Preston Ware to fly out to left field.

South Carolina is down to their final three outs.

Connor Feldman off the mound for South Dakota

After a poor showing against Connecticut on Monday, Connor Feldman dealt a gem against South Carolina with six strikeouts across 4.1 innings. Feldman exited the game having allowed only five baserunners (two hits, three walks).

He is replaced by Landon Vavruska. Vavruska’s first batter would wind up smacking a hit through the 56 hole. There’s two men on and only one out. South Dakota still leads 1-0.

South Dakota gets on the board first

South Dakota strikes first in this win-or-go-home affair, thanks to a sac fly off the bat of Bohde Larson. That said, South Dakota can’t help but feel a little underwhelmed at the outcome. Larson drove in the run with the bases loaded and no one out. Even after the run scored, there were two runners on and only one out. South Dakota could not muster another run though, mostly squandering an outstanding opportunity.

Now South Carolina heads to bat down just one.

FINAL: Aruba 3, Japan 0

What looked like a pitcher’s duel destined for extra innings turned upside down in the fifth inning when Aruba exploded for two home runs.

Aruba’s victory keeps them alive to face Venezuela in the international semifinal game. Meanwhile, Japan’s journey comes to an abrupt end.

Aruba two-run homer breaks game open

After four-and-a-half scoreless innings, Aruba has finally broken through with a two-run shot off the bat of Isaac Arendsz. Arendsz’s home run was a line drive shot, barely creeping over the left field wall. Aruba leads 2-0.

Aruba’s Emerson Mercado followed that shot up with one of his own, elevating Aruba’s lead to 3-0.

Japan, Aruba constantly getting out of trouble

Through four innings, this international game remains scoreless but don’t let that fool you, both teams have had opportunities to score. It just hasn’t happened yet. Japan has left the bases loaded. They’ve left runners standing on third, but have not scored. Aruba meanwhile has had similar opportunities, but only one hit compared to Japan’s three.

This looks like it has the making of a defensive battle where one run could be the difference.

FINAL: Connecticut 7, Nevada 3

Connecticut moved to 4-0 and secured a spot in Saturday’s United States championship game at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. It will be Connecticut’s first appearance in the U.S. title game since 2013. Starter SJ Taxiltaridis isn’t available to pitch again in the LLWS (needs four days of rest) but D’Amura is available as well as other pitchers on the staff. Nevada drops down into the loser’s bracket and has a win-or-go-home showdown with the South Dakota/South Carolina winner at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 21 on ESPN.

Connecticut’s SJ Taxiltaridis reaches pitching limit

Despite giving up three runs in the first inning, Taxiltaridis got into a groove and lasted five and one-third innings while giving up seven hits and two walks but striking out four batters. Tomm D’Amura comes in to close it out.

Connecticut’s Tommy D’Amura watches ball fly out of the ballpark

Tommy D’Amura hits a powerful home run to left field to extend Connecticut’s lead to 5-3. Boden Dunlap adds another clutch hit with an RBI-triple to make it 6-3. A passed ball gets another runner across the plate as Nevada’s defense comes apart trailing 7-3. Is that enough insurance for Connecticut? It is now the last chance for Nevada heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.

Connecticut’s ‘lockdown’ defense gets its pitcher into the sixth inning

SJ Taxiltaridis can get closer to the 85 pitch limit after his defense came up with a 6-4-3 double play to end the bottom of the fifth inning with Connecticut leading, 4-3.

Connecticut grabs the lead over Nevada

Luca Pellegrini jumps on a hanging breaking ball on a 0-2 count and deposits it into center fielder while knocking in the go-ahead run. It is 4-3 Connecticut after the top of the fifth.

Connecticut’s SJ Taxiltaridis dances out of danger in the fourth inning

Nevada loaded the bases with two outs and Mason Schutte stepped up to the plate against Taxiltaridis after already striking out in his first at bat. Well, Taxiltaridis got him again to end that threat. We are tied 3-3 after fourth innings.

Connecticut evens it up

Connecticut’s Luca Pellegrini had an RBI-single and then SJ Taxiltaridis added an RBI-single and another run would score after advancing on the throw. It is 3-3 after the top of the third inning.

FINAL: Chinese Taipei 7, Venezuela 3

Chinese Taipei used three pitchers, starter Lin Chin-Tse, and then Chang Chun-Po and finally closer Chen Qi-Sheng to defeat previously undefeated Venezuela in the first international game of the day. 

The three Chinese Taipei pitchers combined to give up only five hits and three runs while striking out 10 batters. Chinese Taipei advances to the Little League World Series International Championship game for the 20th time and for the fourth straight year. Venezuela will face the winner of tonight’s Aruba and Japan on Thursday, August 21 at 3 p.m. ET. 

Meanwhile, Venezuela used five pitchers (mostly to keep them under pitch counts) against Chinese Taipei but will now have to battle out of the loser’s bracket to keep its LLWS dream alive.

Nevada’s Ethan Robertson on cruise control

With two innings recorded, Robertson has allowed two hits and two walks, but he hasn’t let that affect the scoreboard as he’s struck out four batters.

We head to the sixth inning in the Chinese Taipei vs Venezuela game

Can Chinese Taipei add to its lead? Will Venezuela have a legendary comeback? We’ll see how this inning plays out. Still, 7-3, Chinese Taipei as the inning begins.

Nevada takes the lead

On a 2-2 pitch, Nevada’s Cache Malan blasts a three-run home run to center field to give the Mountain Region champion the lead in the top of the bottom of the first inning.

Venezuela has an eventful bottom of the fifth

Venezuela’s Saul Vegas Duran singles on a line drive to center fielder and two runs score with the assist on a fielding error. Teammate Abraham Rodriguez added an RBI-single. It is a 7-3 Chinese Taipei lead after five innings.

Connecticut vs Nevada underway on ESPN

It is Nevada’s Ethan Robertson vs Connecticut’s SJ Taxiltaridis

Chinese Taipei vs Venezuela moved to ESPN2 and ESPN App

Since game 29 of the LLWS is running a little over its two-hour time slot on ESPN, the game was moved to ESPN2, while the U.S. bracket game between Connecticut and Nevada can start on ESPN.

Chinese Taipei builds on lead

Venezuela intentionally walked Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse and that loaded the bases and that’s when the trouble started in this inning. Tsai Yu-Ge then hit a bloop single to center field that the Venezuela center fielder almost caught (ball was trapped into the glove). That play made it 4-0 Chinese Taipei. Chen Qi-Sheng then had the big hit of the inning with a bases-clearing double that bounced in front of the left fielder and rolled towards the wall. 7-0 lead for Chinese Taipei.

Chinese Taipei’s Chang Chun-Po breezes through bottom of the fourth inning

Chun-Po had two strikeouts in an 11-pitch, 1-2-3 bottom of the fourth inning as Chinese Taipei still leads 3-0.

Venezuela’s Argenis Villanueva becomes the team’s fourth pitcher of the day

Villanueva gets a strikeout and then a groundout to get out of the jam. It is 3-0 Chinese Taipei after the top of the fourth inning.

Chinese Taipei greets Venezuela’s Issac Villavicencio Ludovic with a short outing

Villavicencio Ludovic only lasted nine pitches and he only threw one strike. He is availble to pitch on Thursday.

Venezuela’s Jesus Gomez lifted for Isaac Villavicencio Ludovic

Gomez, who entered in the first inning, was keeping Chinese Taipei from adding to its lead, but he leaves the game with 53 pitches thrown (33 strikes). He now has to observe two days of rest, so the next time he can pitch would be Saturday for the international championship game, if Venezuela makes it to that game.

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse out, Chang Chun-Po in

Chi-Tse finished with two and two-third innings, one hit and one walk allowed and had six strikeouts. It is still 2-0 Chinese Taipei after three full innings.

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse throwing straight gas

Chi-Tse struck out all three batters he faced with an array of fastballs, which overwhelmed the Venezuela hitters in the bottom of the first inning.

Chinese Taipei takes the lead

On the 32nd pitch in the first inning from Venezuela’s Andres Reyes, Chinese Taipei’s Chang Chun-Po drew a bases loaded walk for a 1-0 lead. On the 38th pitch from Reyes, Chinese Taipei’s Jian Zih-De drew another bases loaded walk for a 2-0 advantage. Venezuela then made a call to the bullpen as Reyes was lifted for Jesus Gomez, who started the game at second base. Gomez inherited the bases loaded with two outs and he struck out the first batter he faced to end the inning. 2-0 Chinese Taipei after the top of the first inning.

Starting pitchers: Venezuela’s Andres Reyes and Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chi-Tse

They take the mound for their teams as neither Venezuela or Chinese Taipei have allowed a run yet in the Little Leageu World Series. Venezuela has outscored opponents 13-0 while Chinese Taipei has outscored opponents 7-0.

A winner’s bracket game starts off LLWS action on Wednesday, August 20

Chinese Taipei (2-0) faces Venezuela (3-0) with a spot in the Saturday’s international championship game up for grabs. Whatever team wins today goes straight to Saturday. The loser of today’s game between Chinese Taipei and Venezuela will play on Thursday.

What does the LLWS bracket looks like entering Wednesday, August 20?

Eight teams are left in the Little League World Series. Only one will win the title on Sunday, August 24. But Wednesday, August 20 is a partial elimination day at the LLWS with two games featuring teams that have one loss in this modified double-elimination tournament.

What time does Little League World Series start today?

The first game on Wednesday, Aug. 20 starts at 1 p.m. ET with the final game starting at 7 p.m. ET. All games take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in either Howard J. Lamade Stadium or Little League Volunteer Stadium.

Little League World Series 2025: TV, time and how to watch

The Little League World Series began Wednesday, Aug. 13 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24. Games will be presented across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+. Viewers can also watch with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

• Times: Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo

Little League World Series Day 7 results

Tuesday, Aug. 19

• Game 25 (International): Japan 6, Mexico 0
• Game 26 (U.S.): South Carolina 3, Hawaii 0
• Game 27 (International): Aruba 6, Canada 1
• Game 28 (U.S.): South Dakota 9, Washington 0

Little League World Series Day 6 results

Monday, Aug. 18

• Game 21 (International): Venezuela 4, Japan 0
• Game 22 (U.S.): Nevada 1, South Carolina 0 (7 innings)
• Game 23 (International): Chinese Taipei 4, Aruba 0
• Game 24 (U.S.): Connecticut 13, South Dakota 1

Little League World Series Day 5 results

Sunday, Aug. 17

• Game 17 (U.S.): Washington 3, Massachusetts 2
• Game 18 (International): Canada 12, Australia 0
• Game 19 (U.S.): Hawaii 9, Illinois 1
• Game 20 (International): Mexico 2, Panama 1

Little League World Series Day 4 results

Saturday, Aug. 16

• Game 13 (International): Australia 5, Czechia 3
• Game 14 (U.S.): Massachusetts 7, Texas 3
• Game 15 (International): Mexico 11, Puerto Rico 5
• Game 16 (U.S.): Illinois 3, Pennsylvania 2

Little League World Series Day 3 results

Friday, Aug. 15

• Game 9 (International): Venezuela 4, Canada 0
• Game 10 (U.S.): Nevada 5, Washington 3
• Game 11 (International): Aruba 8, Panama 2
• Game 12 (U.S.): Connecticut 5, Hawaii 1

Little League World Series Day 2 results

Thursday, Aug. 14

• Game 5 (International): Japan 12, Czechia 0
• Game 6 (U.S.): South Carolina 13, Massachusetts 0
• Game 7 (International): Chinese Taipei 3, Mexico 0
• Game 8: (U.S.): South Dakota 2, Pennsylvania 0

Little League World Series Day 1 results

Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Game 1 (International): Venezuela 5, Puerto Rico 0
• Game 2 (U.S.): Nevada 16, Illinois 1
• Game 3 (International): Panama 7, Australia 2
• Game 4 (U.S.): Connecticut 1, Texas 0

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