Flagg also nailed a turnaround jumper and posted up Bronny James in an eventful opening quarter vs. the Lakers.
The 28-year-old Booker has been one of the NBA’s best shooting guards, earning four All-Star appearances in 10 NBA seasons.
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Amanda Anisimova stuns Wimbledon favorite Aryna Sabalenka to reach first Grand Slam final
CENTRE COURT, THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB — Amanda Anisimova has arrived.
The former teen sensation, who spent several years in the tennis wilderness following the sudden death of her father and coach when she was 17, upset the world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 under a broiling sun on Centre Court Thursday to make her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon. She also becomes the first American finalist at Wimbledon since Serena Williams in 2019.
In a duel of power, periods of inconsistency and tight games at important times, Anisimova kept her nerve when the match was on the line to keep Sabalenka from making the only major final she has never played. She came alive with just enough belief, just when Sabalenka looked to be clawing her way back— as she had done so many times during this tournament and during this match.
“I knew that I was going to really have to go for it,” Anisimova said when it was over. “Her level just kept increasing and getting better and better throughout the match. So to be able to come on top, I knew that I wasn’t just going to win off of her mistakes.”
For Sabalenka, it was another tough upset loss at the hands of an American seizing an opportunity in the final stages of a Grand Slam. She has played three Grand Slams since becoming the world No. 1 for a second time last fall, having spent two months at the top of the sport in 2023.
She now finds herself in a curious position. Her consistency at majors — 11 semifinal-or-better finishes at her past 12 — is remarkable. But her record when things get tight in those late stages is unspooling. She is now 3-9 in deciding sets of semifinals and finals at the Grand Slams.
She lost to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final, and to Coco Gauff last month in the French Open final. She looked across the net Thursday and saw another talented American woman — there are loads of them these days. Sabaleka came up just short once more.
This one was different than a month ago, when she blew up on the court, yelling at herself and her box as the match against Gauff slipped away. Then she exploded in her post-match news conference, arguing that Gauff had not won the match. She had lost it, in part because of the windy conditions. She said Iga Świątek, the player she had beaten in the semifinal, would have beaten Gauff that day.
On Centre Court Thursday, as Anisimova got closer to the win, Sabalenka mostly kept her cool.
“We all can lose control over our emotions, it’s absolutely normal,” Sabalenka said in her news conference.
“Every time when I was really that close in that match today to completely lose it and start… I don’t know… yelling, screaming, smashing the rackets, I keep reminding myself that’s not an option, and it’s not going to help me to stay in the match and to fight for my dream.”
She hugged Anisimova at the net and was magnanimous in her comments about her after. She did admit that Anisimova had “pissed her off,” when she reacted to the chair umpire telling her she had celebrated a shot too early by saying that she was doing what Sabalenka does “all the time” by extending her grunt through the ball.
“She was more brave today,” Sabalenka said.
“When I was just, like, trying to stay in the point, she was playing more aggressive.
“Sometimes I was just stopping my arms, making mistakes which I shouldn’t be making. I think I should have been a little bit more brave today and remember that I’m on the top of the ranking, and I can do that. I think at some point at the match I forgot about that.”
For the third major in a row, Aryna Sabalenka lost a tight match in the final stages to an American. (Henry Nicholls / AFP via Getty Images)
When she did, Anisimova was there to become the protagonist in a stirring narrative that is still unfolding.
For the 23-year-old Floridian, the win was the next high watermark in a remarkable journey over the past year. Last June, as she muddled through her comeback from nearly a year of battling injuries and burnout, Anisimova fell in the final round of Wimbledon qualifying.
During the next year, each time she achieved an encouraging result, playing deep into tournaments in Washington, D.C. and Canada and even winning in Doha in February for her first WTA 1,000 title, just below the level of a Grand Slam, her body would abandon her. She struggled with injuries to her back and hip that prevented her from practicing, training and competing as much as she liked.
In April, she hired a physiotherapist named Shadi Soleymani to take charge of her health and fitness, and she has been on the upswing ever since.
For a few minutes, it appeared that Sabalenka had turned the match. She drew even as Anisimova finally faltered on serve at 3-3 in the second set, missing two forehands and double-faulting to give Sabalenka her first service break of the afternoon. Anisimova made a gallant effort to get back in the set as Sabalenka tried to serve it out. However, Sabalenka snuffed out those efforts with a couple of massive serves, the last one clanking off Anisimova’s strings and frame.
On to a third set they went, with Sabalenka starting it just as she had finished the last, breaking a faltering Anisimova at love. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, Sabalenka went off the boil, her forehands going wide and long at the absolute worst time. One let Anisimova break right back for 1-1. With a sitter at the net, she pounded another just long, and all of a sudden Anisimova had a 3-1 lead.
The American had kept her opponent’s variety out of the contest for most of the match, with Sabalenka playing just nine points at the net through three sets when it was done. However, the world No. 1 brought it to the party at the end, trying to bring Anisimova to the net as she had done in Paris at the last major. Then, she fileted Anisimova in the front of the court. Here, Anisimova responded in kind, hitting drop shots of her own, refusing to let Sabalenka draw her into a battle she thought she would win easily.
From there, destiny seemed to take over. As Anisimova tried to survive a tight game at 4-2, she cracked a forehand down the line that might have missed. It ticked the net and dropped into the front of the court for the game. She pumped her fist, foregoing the usual apology for good luck. It was that kind of match, with Sabalenka having complained about an early celebration from Anisimova on a winner.
On her first match point, Anisimova missed on her vaunted backhand on a ball right in her slot. She missed again on the same shot to allow Sabalenka a last chance to do what she has done all year and retrieve a seemingly lost position. Instead, the world No. 1 gave her three opportunities to win, one earned by a stunning Anisimova short slice — the kind Sabalenka would so normally put into play.
Sabalenka played two without fear, but Anisimova returned the favor on the third, blasting a forehand to the postage stamp on the most high-stakes point of her career to date.
She turned to her box with a look of disbelief, though really, this is where she was supposed to be all along.
In tennis though, as in most sports, there is no “supposed to” or “destiny” without hard work and smart decisions.
When her father and main tennis guru, Konstantin, died of a sudden heart attack at 52 in 2019, Anisimova took a brief break, but she largely played through her grief. She spent the next two seasons tumbling down the rankings, before she climbed back to the top 30 in 2022.
By early in 2023, tennis had became too much.
That’s when she made the smart decision to take a break, to figure out whether she wanted to play any more. She took college courses. She pursued her interests in art, as she put the rackets away and stopped doing the main thing she had done since she was a small girl, one of countless young Russians whose parents had emigrated to America and watched Maria Sharapova’s father turn her into a champion and millionaire many times over. Anisimova even looked a bit like her, nearly six-feet tall with a long blond ponytail flowing behind her visor.
By 2024, she was ready to give tennis a go again. The comeback happened in fits and starts, often stalled by that series of recurring injuries. She worked with a coach and a trainer, but until she found Soleymani earlier this year, she never had someone keeping watch over her nutrition, her sleep habits, and searching for the reasons she kept getting injured.
First Soleymani helped her get healthy, increasing her strength and flexebility down her problematic left side that seemed to be at the root of her back and hip problems. Then she was able to train hard enough to get fitter and stronger. Then the wins began to pile up, and the confidence that she could play long matches day after day returned.
All of that has been on display this week. She survived a three-set battle against Londa Nosková in the fourth round. She overcame her jitters and a resurgent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to prevail in a marathon second-set tiebreak in the quarterfinal.
Then, on Thursday, she played some of her best tennis at the end, as the match stretched past the two-hour mark on a day that felt far more like Florida than London and had multiple fans requiring medical attention in the sun-splashed seats of Centre Court.
She stayed cool enough to find a way into her first Grand Slam final, in this case, the biggest one of all. As each match point slipped away, her nerves rose. Then she saw the forehand in her strike zone and thumped it.
Now she gets Swiatek on Saturday, a five-time Grand Slam champion also playing in her first Wimbledon final.
“Obviously I haven’t been in a Grand Slam final before, but I’ve experienced a lot of moments similar and a lot of high-stakes matches,” Anisimova said of what lies ahead.
“I always tell myself ahead of the game to enjoy every moment, not really concentrate on the finish line or the outcome, and just to really stay in the present. So I’ll just keep telling myself that.”
Another good decision.
(Photo: Julian Finney / Getty Images)
Justin Bieber has surprise-released a new album called Swag. The album features Dijon, Lil B, Sexyy Red, the comedian Druski, Gunna, Cash Cobain, 2 Chainz, and others. Production comes from Dijon, Mk.gee, Knox Fortune, Daniel Caesar, and more, and a key songwriter across the album is Tobias Jesso Jr. Listen to the album below.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bieber had been hosting “jam sessions” at his Los Angeles home in recent months. The publication also reported that the singer decamped to Iceland to jam, “vibe out,” and finish his album.
One of the new album’s collaborators, Mk.gee, had previously spoken about his work with Bieber for a New York Times feature. “He’s searching,” the guitarist told The Times’ Joe Coscarelli last year. “Anything that comes out of his mouth: That’s pop music,” he continued. “You can really do pretty wild stuff behind that, just because it represents something.”
Swag is Bieber’s seventh studio album and first since 2021’s Justice. He began his Justice World Tour the next year, but he had to cancel it early due to health issues. The tour cancellation apparently led to financial issues with his then-manager Scooter Braun, who allegedly helped Bieber cover the more than $20 million that the singer owed to the tour’s promoter, AEG Presents. Bieber and Braun recently settled their dispute, according to The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ.
In 2023, Bieber sold his catalog to Recognition Music Group (then known as Hipgnosis) for a reported $200 million. It marked the company’s largest catalog acquisition at the time.
Bieber has limited his musical output in the time since Justice. He teamed up with SZA on “Snooze (Acoustic),” Kehlani on “Up at Night,” and Omah Lay on “Attention,” to name a few of his collaborative efforts. He also shared the songs “Honest,” “I Feel Funny,” and “Beautiful Love (Free Fire).”
Justin Bieber soundtracked one of his promotional posts for Swag with Florida rapper Bossman Dlow’s Mr Beat the Road standout “Talk My Shit.” Read more about the pop superstar’s fascination with regional hip-hop in Alphonse Pierre’s column “What the Hell Is Justin Bieber Doing on Rob49’s ‘WTHelly?’”
LAS VEGAS — The Cooper Flagg era unofficially began Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks opened the Las Vegas Summer League with an 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Here are five observations from Flagg’s debut in Thursday’s win over the Lakers:
Center of attention: Flagg vs. James
Thomas & Mack Center drew a nearly full arena that was full of people waiting to see Flagg match up with Lakers sophomore guard Bronny James.
It was apparent from the moment the jump ball went in favor of the Mavericks that the anticipation was already pent up among both teams. Flagg received the ball and the Lakers sent two defenders to double-team him immediately, almost as if they knew the Mavericks’ first play of the game.
Flagg drew attention early, but James had a quick start that resulted in the first five points for the Lakers. James drilled a smooth step-back from the midrange over Flagg to open scoring for both teams. He followed that up with a triple as Flagg went under a screen. James finished with eight points, two rebounds and two assists on 2-of-8 shooting from the field.
The two headliners guarded each other several times throughout the game. Flagg posted James up on three consecutive possessions in the second quarter, sparking oohs and aahs from the crowd. James managed to cleanly poke the ball away from Flagg on the second post-up attempt, but a foul was called and the fans inside the arena antagonized by the moment jeered. Flagg was successful on the third, as he drilled a midrange shot over LeBron James’ eldest son.
James had a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter, but missed a hesitation 3-pointer as the final buzzer expired.
Flagg finished with 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in 31 minutes of action.
Flagg’s second wind
Flagg went to the bench after the first timeout of the game to catch a quick breather after missing his first two shots. His brightest moment of the game occurred a minute later as he made several high-impact plays upon checking back into the game.
The Mavericks rookie came up with a steal and took the ball the length of the court while outrunning two Lakers defenders before throwing down a one-handed dunk. He followed that up with a midrange shot he knocked down as he fell to the floor.
Flagg managed to show why he was the consensus top pick by showing his versatile skill set. He defended well and managed to get over screens. He served as a viable playmaker. He rebounded. However, he didn’t shoot the ball well, finishing just 5-of-21 from the field.
It’s natural that Flagg could be rusty, considering it was his first official game since Duke was eliminated from the Final Four in March. That wasn’t an excuse for Flagg, who reflected on his performance after the game.
“I tried to be aggressive,” Flagg said. “That’s new for me. Honestly, that might be one of the worst games of my life, but we got the win so that’s what really matters to me.”
Point Flagg
After weeks of anticipation of what Flagg would look like in a point guard role, the basketball world received a glimpse of Mavericks coach Jason Kidd’s vision.
Flagg brought the ball up the court several times and managed to be successful with his handle, even when Lakers defenders tried to be physical. He was often picked up full court, but used his body to shield himself from defenders looking to steal the ball.
Late in the fourth quarter, Flagg drove into the paint, spun as if he was going to rise for a midrange shot and swung the ball to Maxwell Lewis in the corner for a clean 3-pointer. It was only his third assist, but an example of his high IQ on display.
Flagg is just 18 years old, but he showed poise initiating the offense and made smart passes, especially in transition. He had only one turnover, an impressive feat considering how much he had the ball in his hands. In fact, the Mavericks only turned the ball over nine times — an acceptable number after practicing only twice this week leading up to the opener.
“I was looking forward to it,” Flagg said. “Obviously being able to split some reps with Ryan [Nembhard] and share that with him. It was fun. It’s new for me bringing it up, having that full court pressure. I’m not in full game shape so I was tired … It was fun to experiment with some new things.”
It’s unclear how much point guard we’ll see Flagg run during the regular season, but he’ll be an option to use if Kidd wishes to.
Mavericks’ two-ways
Flagg wasn’t the only player who made an impression in Thursday’s game. Mavericks two-way guard Ryan Nembhard, who’s known as a playmaker, led the team in scoring with 21 points and five assists. Two-way guard Miles Kelly added 17 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Both players started alongside Flagg, Jamarion Sharp and Maxwell Lewis.
Nembhard gave the Mavericks a two-point lead with 59.1 seconds left after drilling a triple, assisted by Flagg. He knocked down several timely jumpers throughout the game and didn’t allow his 6-foot frame to hinder him from getting to his spots.
Blanket of support
There were several notable faces sitting courtside to take in the Mavericks’ summer league opener. Mavs Governor Patrick Dumont sat across from the Dallas bench. He was joined by a bevy of key members from the varsity group, including Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Jaden Hardy and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
That group of Mavericks rose to their feet early in the second quarter when Flagg drilled a fadeaway shot from the baseline over the outstretched hands of James. Flagg showed his fiery spirit and appeared to yell toward his new teammates, celebrating the successful moment of competition against James.
“I definitely heard them. It was cool seeing them there and showing up in support of us,” Flagg said. “I didn’t really say anything. I just kind of looked at them. They were kind of saying stuff a couple of plays before. That was just a funny moment.”
Members of the front office and coaching staff were also present, including assistant general managers Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi, along with head coach Jason Kidd and new lead assistant coach Frank Vogel, plus other support staff. Minority shareholder Mark Cuban was also in attendance. General manager Nico Harrison was noticeably absent, but there was more than enough support from the franchise for the team’s first game in Las Vegas.
Highlights from Cooper Flagg’s summer league debut with the Mavericks 🎥💥🏀
Final line for the Mavs rookie:
10 points
6 rebounds
4 assists
3 steals
1 block
5-21 shooting(Via @NBA | #MFFL)pic.twitter.com/GQNDSG5T5Y
— SportsDay Mavs (@dmn_mavericks) July 11, 2025
X/Twitter: @MikeACurtis2
Find more Mavericks coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.
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Soothe sore muscles for less
I just bought this small but mighty massage gun for my parents — mind, I paid closer to full price — and they’ve been nothing short of obsessed. Offering five speeds, a long-lasting internal rechargeable battery, a comfortable design, and a variety of attachment heads, it’s a lot of massage gun for just $59. My favorite included accessory, of course, is the heated attachment, a real crowd-pleaser after an active day.
Rugged storage space never looked so sweet
Extra computer storage is something I can never get enough of, which is why I try to scoop up one of these reliable, rugged, and pocket-friendly Sandisk Solid State Drives (SSD) any time they drop significantly in price, i.e., during Amazon Prime Day sales. Not only does the 2TB option promise fast transfer speeds, a built-in carabiner loop, and a water, dust, and shock-resistant design, it’s also a massive $43% off for a limited time.
Get your build on
Get your build on. With this giant box of assorted Lego bricks — for a massive 57% off — the possibilities are endless. Also, I assure you that you don’t need to be a kid to enjoy everyone’s favorite interconnecting plastic bricks. I’m 37 years old and mess around with Lego bricks anytime I need a short break from the monotony of staring at a screen. Plus, this set doesn’t just include standard building bricks but wheels and axles, platform pieces, roof tiles, and so much more.
Our favorite smart ring is on sale
If you’ve been thinking about giving one of the best smart rings a try, well, I’ve got good news for you. Right now, you can pick up the Oura Ring 4 at its lowest price yet on Amazon.
Although it’s quite rare, we gave this smart ring a 5-star rating in our review thanks to its comfortable, all-titanium design, improved battery life and just how comprehensive the Oura app is. For those that want the health tracking and metrics of a smartwatch without the bulk, this could be the perfect alternative.
An ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker
The JBL Go 3 is the ideal Bluetooth speaker for traveling and outdoor adventures, especially at this Prime Day price. It’s IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and ultra-compact in size. But it still offers surprisingly strong sound and up to five hours of playback on a single battery charge.
The perfect beach bag
Why settle for a knock-off when you can get the original Bogg Bag for 20% off on Prime Day? This popular bag is lightweight, washable and durable which makes it ideal for the beach or at the pool.
While you’ll find some popular colors and sizes discounted on Amazon right now, you can save even more if you head to the Sale section on Bogg’s site.
Stay cool with this portable misting fan
There’s nothing like a breeze on a hot summer day but what about a cool breeze with a mist that you can take anywhere? Well, you can do exactly that with the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo. You better act fast though as it’s close to selling out at 20% off for Prime Day.
Get your clean on
Spring cleaning has come and gone but you should always stock up on essential cleaning products when you get a chance and Prime Day is the perfect time to do so. From Bounty to Tide to my favorite, Mrs. Meyer’s, Amazon has tons of great deals on loads of cleaning products you were going to buy anyways. Here are a few that caught my eye:
Dyson’s new Airwrap gets first discount…
Attention! Dyson’s new Airwrap just got its very first discount. It’s $100 off, which is not bad for Dyson. My colleague Ashley Thieme has been reviewing and first spotted the deal. She says it smoothened her hair with ease and reduced frizz. It’s far from cheap at $499, but this is the kind of rare deal we may not see again until the holidays.
Hidden Prime Day gems
Did you know that Amazon has a hidden gem storefront with tons of ridiculously good deals? It’s called Amazon Haul — and right now, the store is offering massive savings on big-brand items, with up to 50% off. My colleague Millie Davis-Williams just rounded up a ton of great deals starting at the low price of $3. Check out her favorite deals here or shop some of the best affordable deals below.
Save up to 42% on Kindles
It’s usually easy to find Amazon hardware on sale, but Kindle deals are few and far between. Fortunately, Amazon is taking up to 42% off Kindles right now, including some of the best Kindles we’ve ever tested. Hit up the links below to see my favorite deals.
Bring the party anywhere…
One of the best Bluetooth speakers is a must if you’re hosting a summer get together, and the JBL Xtreme 4 is a great choice right now with 34% off. Its bass level is seriously impressive, and its long battery life means you’ll be able to keep the party going long into the night.
Upgrade your Amazon hardware now…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Prime Day is the best time of the year to upgrade your Amazon hardware. These devices tend to see the biggest price drops. In fact, outside of Black Friday — Prime Day is when you’ll find the biggest price cuts on Amazon gear.
That said, I do have one gripe with Amazon. In previous Prime Days, they’ve included a free smart bulb with select hardware purchases. This year you have to purchase the bulb at a discounted price of $4.99.
Additionally, the Echo is selling for $99, the Echo Show 15 for $299, and the Echo Show 21 for $399. Those are all list prices! It’s a shame Amazon didn’t discount these items that would otherwise normally get Prime Day price cuts.
That said, most other Amazon gear is on sale from as low as $8. So if you’re gonna update the Echo Dot — now is the best time to do so.
Our top massage gun is on sale…
I love to workout. I also love a good post-workout sports massage. Sadly, they can quickly get expensive, which is where the Hyperice comes into the picture.
If you’re not familiar with the brand, Hyperice makes some of the best massage guns we’ve tested and right now our top pick is on sale for Prime Day. You can get the Editor’s Choice Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 for $129 right now.
According to price tracking tool Camelizer, this isn’t the cheapest it’s been. It hit $99 at the start of the year, but it’s still an epic deal at $129 and much cheaper than getting a sports massage every week!
Prime Day deals that are Black Friday cheap!
Happy day 3 of Prime Day! Deals editor Louis hopping onboard our live blog for the next few hours. After Prime Day wraps up this week, the next major retail holiday will be Labor Day. Then we’re smack in the end-of-year holiday shopping season.
That’s a long time to wait for Black Friday deals. That’s why my colleague Olivia Halevy has rounded up the best Prime Day deals that are Black Friday cheap. Her roundup includes Apple gear, a Samsung 4K TV, and (naturally) some Amazon hardware. Check out her story via the link above or browse some picks below.
Save $400 on this HP gaming laptop
This configuration of the latest HP Omen Transcend 14 model has everything you need for mid-level gaming. This includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. While there are more powerful laptops out there, you’ll can still enjoy games running at smooth frame rates if you enable Nvidia DLSS 4. For this price, this is a perfect gaming laptop for anyone on a budget.
HP Omen Transcend 14 (2025): was $1,829 now $1,429 @ HP
This new gaming monitor is on sale!
The Alienware AW3425DW is a fantastic update that offers a streamlined design, vibrant image quality and smooth performance. Though its HDR isn’t the brightest, its slew of excellent features and sub $1,000 price make it one of the best curved gaming monitors available.
Alienware 34 QD-OLED (AW3425DW): was $799 now $679 @ Amazon
Save big on Under Armour
If you’re hoping to upgrade your fitness apparel, we have some great deals for you. Under Armour makes some of our favorite athletic apparel and right now, you can shop hoodies, leggings t-shirts and more from just $10.
With millions of beauty and grooming products on the market, it isn’t always easy to find items that are actually worth the purchase. Furthermore, they rarely go on sale — but thanks to Prime Day savings, now is the perfect opportunity to grab those best-selling beauty items at a more attractive price.
Stock up on Coleman camping gear
Whether you’re looking to grab a new tent, find a cozier sleeping bag or upgrade your camp kitchen set up, Coleman has camping gear and essentials start at just $31 during Prime Day sales. With savings of up to 50%, we recommend happy campers and outdoor enthusiasts hop on these unbeatable Coleman deals ASAP.
The best deals at least 50% off
Hoping to score epic savings this Prime Day? The good news is we’re seeing discounts of 50% off and more on everything from smart home devices and TVs to vacuums and kitchen appliances. Check out all my favorite Prime Day deals that are at least half off now.
Our favorite water bottles on sale now
In the market for some hydration deals this Prime Day? You’ve come to the right place. Amazon is currently knocking up to 40% off the best water bottles. If you’re looking to sip in style this summer, you really can’y go wrong with these picks from YETI, Stanley and Hydro Flask.
Unlimited powaaaah for very cheap
The INIU B41 is, according to the brand, the world’s slimmest power bank, and it certainly packs a punch. It’s highly pocketable and won’t take up space in your backpack, but its prowess lies in its ability to charge devices over and over and over again. It can charge most smartphones at least three times before dying.
10,000mAh of power and 3A fast charging also mean that this power bank can provide lots of juice when you’re in a hurry. INIU says that the B41 can fuel most smartphones up to 78% within an hour
This vacuum cleaner deal sucks (in the best possible way)
Forget Dyson! One of our favorite cordless vacuums, the Dreame R10 Pro, has fallen to its lowest ever price. You can grab it for just $138 at Amazon right now. In our R10 Pro review, we gave it 4 stars and praised it for its 120,000rpm motor speed and 150AW suction power, which made quick work of cleaning carpets, marble and hardwood floors.
Storing it is extremely easy as it’s quite compact, so you can lean it against a wall or use the included wall mount. The deal also includes four attachments, increasing the R10 Pro’s versatility.
Board games galore! Starting from just $5
On the hunt for a good board game this Prime Day? Our staff writer, Nikita, is covering the best Prime Day board game deals, including card games, and there are many to choose from. Whether you want a classic like Monopoly or Catan, a new card game like Exploding Kittens or What Do You Meme, or want to dabble in Dungeons & Dragons, there’s something for everyone — and these deals start from just $5. Here are some of her favorites:
Smartwatch deals for everybody
Whether you’re team iPhone, Samsung or Pixel, you can pick up an awesome smartwatch deal this Prime Day. All the major flagship models are on sale. In particular, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has dropped to the incredibly low price of $151.
PCs, but make it mini
If you want to upgrade your setup, but lack desk space, a mini PC is the answer! Right now some of our favorite models from Geekom are seeing big price cuts. These mini but mighty deals are seriously impressive!
$16 per AirTag!
If you’re an iPhone loser who’s constantly losing your stuff, you need this deal. Right now you can get a 4-pack of AirTags on sale for $64, the lowest price I’ve seen for Apple’s key finders. Just attach them to your important belongings and you’ll be able to track them using the Find My app on your iPhone.
Sleep soundly this Prime Day
Some of our favorite mattresses are seeing price drops for Prime Day. Our sleep team has shared their top picks, so check out the article linked below. Or, see the highlights I’ve picked out:
Batteries are included
If you’re buying electronics this Prime Day, you’ll want to have some batteries on hand. Right now you can get a pack of 32 AA batteries on sale for $13.29 thanks to Prime Day discounts. That works out to just over 41 cents per cell.
This is the air fryer you should get for Prime Day
Looking for the best air fryer? Our vote goes to the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1. It’s simple to use, easy to fit in your kitchen and delivers consistently delicious results. You can even wash the basket in the dishwasher, making for easy clean-up.
The cheapest AirPods deal
AirPods for $100 is big news, and right now you can snag a pair for well under that. The AirPods 4 are now on sale for $89. Offering solid sound and excellent connectivity with Apple devices, these are a must-have for iPhone users.
ICYMI: Switch 2 Prime Day restock!
This is one of the Prime Day offerings I’m most excited about. Prime members have the chance to score a Nintendo Switch 2 via invitation! This is one of the must-have products of the year and is consistently selling out as soon as it appears at most retailers. Sign up for an invite ASAP for the best chance at scoring yourself a console.
The best deals of Prime Day…
We’re already into day 3 of Prime Day 2025! It’s time to get serious about taking advantage of these deals. Stay tuned to this live blog as we’ll continue to bring you all the best discounts as they roll in. The entire Tom’s Guide staff will be here to help you avoid the noise and find the deals that really matter.
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