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Sandhagen reveals likely torn hamstring after Bautista submission attempt seals UFC 329 defeat

Cory Sandhagen is awaiting MRI results after a kneebar attempt by Mario Bautista in round one of UFC 329 likely tore his hamstring, leaving him to limp through the final two rounds before losing a unanimous decision.

MMA Jul 13

Officially Gone, Benatia Still Working Behind the Scenes at OM on McCourt's Request

Announced as departing on May 16, Medhi Benatia has never truly severed ties with Olympique de Marseille. At the request of owner Frank McCourt, he is mobilizing his network to facilitate transfers and support certain members of the management.

Football Jul 13

New Portugal boss Jorge Jesus confirms Ronaldo will remain central to his four-year plan

Jorge Jesus, appointed on a four-year contract to lead Portugal through to the 2030 World Cup, has declared Cristiano Ronaldo 'never going to be a problem' and pledged to select the 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward as long as he remains fit.

Football Jul 13

Spain and England final would be a sportsbooks' dream at the 2026 World Cup

With France and Argentina the public's favourites heading into the 2026 World Cup semifinals, sportsbooks are quietly hoping for a Spain-England final — the matchup that would cost them the least.

Football Jul 13

Perez joins Cadillac to prove he is still one of F1's best after toxic Red Bull exit

Sergio Perez has opened up on his decision to join Cadillac for the 2026 season, saying a demoralising final six months at Red Bull left him needing to rebuild his confidence and prove he remains among Formula 1's elite.

Formula 1 Jul 13

United close in on £165m midfield overhaul as Tielemans medical set and Scott targeted

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m after triggering his release clause, with Andrey Santos already unveiled. The club also 'love' Bournemouth's Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, as a potential third midfield addition.

Football Jul 13

Rodri urges Yamal to curb anxiety as Spain face France in World Cup semifinal

Spain captain Rodri has called on 19-year-old Lamine Yamal to manage his anxiety ahead of a World Cup semifinal against France, praising the winger's maturity while identifying composure as the key area he still needs to sharpen.

Football Jul 13

Arsenal ready to walk away from Bruno Guimarães move after £50m-to-£100m price shock

Arsenal had been led to believe a £50m bid would secure Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, but the Magpies are demanding closer to £100m — a gap that has reportedly pushed the Gunners to the brink of abandoning their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder.

Football Jul 13

Guskov steps in for Rountree as Ankalaev's UFC Abu Dhabi main event gets new opponent

Khalil Rountree has withdrawn from the UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25, with Bogdan Guskov now stepping in to face Magomed Ankalaev at Etihad Arena. The reason for Rountree's withdrawal has not been disclosed.

MMA Jul 13

Machine Gun Kelly doubles down on McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury: 'F*ck this dude'

Machine Gun Kelly reignited his long-running feud with Conor McGregor on Instagram, mocking the Irish fighter's devastating knee injury that ended his UFC 329 comeback in just 69 seconds. The beef between the two dates back to a physical altercation on the 2021 VMAs red carpet.

MMA Jul 13

Neville picks Gravenberch as the Liverpool player he would sign for Manchester United

Gary Neville has named Ryan Gravenberch as his top pick from Liverpool's squad if he could sign any rival player for Manchester United, citing the Dutch midfielder as the best of Arne Slot's three central midfielders.

Football Jul 13

Pickford vows England will not fall for Argentina's dark arts at World Cup semi-final

Jordan Pickford has pledged that England will keep their discipline against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, insisting the squad are too streetwise to be provoked — unlike David Beckham's infamous 1998 red card against the same opponents.

Football Jul 13

Infantino flies to Qatar to mourn former Emir on eve of World Cup semi-finals

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has left the 2026 World Cup and crossed the Atlantic to attend the funeral of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir, who died on Sunday aged 74. Infantino is expected to return to the United States within 24 hours.

Football Jul 13

Bisping's sauna sacrifice backfires as Tina Black seizes TUF 34 lead for Team Cormier

Michael Bisping spent hours in the sauna helping strawweight Natalia Alves make weight, but his efforts were undone when Tina Black knocked Alves out in Round 2, giving Team Cormier a 3-2 series lead on The Ultimate Fighter 34.

MMA Jul 13

Junior Springboks overturn 8-point deficit to rout 14-man England 53-37 and reach Junior World Championship final

Khuthadzo Rasivhaga's hat-trick powered South Africa to a 53-37 win over England in Tbilisi, with Sale Sharks flanker Seb Kelly's first-half red card proving decisive as the Junior Boks stormed back from 20-12 down to set up a final against France.

Rugby Jul 13

Messi faces England for first time as Waddle predicts 2026 World Cup will be his last

Lionel Messi meets England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final — a fixture that former winger Chris Waddle believes will be the 39-year-old's final appearance at a World Cup, with the Argentina captain chasing back-to-back titles.

Football Jul 13

Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund in €29m deal as Laporta hails Deco's work

Barcelona have completed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around €22m rising to €29m, with president Joan Laporta crediting sporting director Deco for a pursuit that began long before this summer window.

Football Jul 13

Arsenal's £35m Tzolis deal in doubt as Trossard agent signals he could stay

Arsenal's pursuit of Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis is under threat after the agent of Leandro Trossard suggested the Belgian winger has not yet decided to leave the Gunners, keeping a Besiktas move far from certain.

Football Jul 13

France's World Cup run puts $1 million payday on the line for one high-roller bettor

A DraftKings customer who staked $250,000 on France to win the World Cup at +400 odds stands to collect $1 million in profit if Les Bleus lift the trophy, with France now the +150 favourite among the final four.

Football Jul 13

Reece James returns from injury and relishes England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina

Reece James came off the bench in England's quarter-final win over Norway in Miami after recovering from a hamstring strain, and says the semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta is what childhood dreams are made of.

Football Jul 13