Blowouts, Upsets, and a Whole Lot of Squad Confidence
From diamond disasters to knockout drama, this week had the Called It community split right down the middle more often than not — and the scoreboards didn't always play nice.
MLB
The Athletics got absolutely steamrolled 23-4 by the Nationals after the majority backed them to win — brutal read on that one. Elsewhere the Braves smashed Texas 15-1 with the crowd nailing the call, while the Royals' 2-19 nightmare against the Padres left the majority YES crowd feeling very called out.
Australian AFL
Hawthorn put on a 122-point exhibition against poor Richmond, and the community saw it coming with a confident NO. Gold Coast's upset win over the Bulldogs also had the majority cheering correctly — good week for the AFL faithful.
FIFA World Cup
England snuck a 6-4 thriller past France despite the majority backing Les Bleus — tough scenes. The crowd redeemed themselves calling England to edge Argentina in the quarters, proving the pub knows its football better than its baguettes.
English Rugby League Super League
Wakefield Trinity shocked Bradford Bulls on the road, with the majority calling it right, while Wigan cruised past Huddersfield as the crowd correctly sniffed out a home flop. Solid reading of the tea leaves across the board this round.
Australian National Rugby League
Brisbane edged out Penrith in a nail-biter with the majority calling it spot on, but Gold Coast's win over Manly caught the crowd napping on the NO side. The Warriors and Dolphins both delivered exactly what the community ordered.
UFC
Dricus du Plessis outclassed Kamaru Usman over five rounds to keep his crown, while Christian Leroy Duncan pulled off the shock of the night against Jared Cannonier. Fight night delivered the drama — now it's your turn to call the next one.