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Crawford delivers blunt verdict on McGregor's 69-second UFC 329 collapse

Unbeaten boxing champion Terence Crawford responded to Conor McGregor's injury-shortened UFC 329 return with a pointed message on X, writing 'God punish them' — a reference to their long-running public feud.

MMA Jul 13

Barrett ruled out of All Blacks' South Africa tour as Holland edges closer to return

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Scott Barrett will miss the four-Test tour of South Africa after minor injuries kept the 89-cap lock out of the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Fabian Holland, however, is tracking well to be included in the extended 44-man squad.

Rugby Jul 13

Sonnen declares McGregor 'cannot main event' UFC cards after second straight injury exit

Chael Sonnen has written off Conor McGregor's ability to headline UFC events after the Irishman's knee injury ended his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, the second consecutive main event McGregor has failed to complete due to injury.

MMA Jul 13

Charles re-signing reveals the goalkeeper blueprint Maresca is building at City

Manchester City have re-signed Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles, and the move signals a clear preference for ball-playing keepers under Enzo Maresca — as well as a new willingness to buy back academy talent.

Football Jul 13

United complete £750k Orozco signing as Ineos' youth-from-abroad strategy faces scrutiny

Manchester United are set to officially announce the signing of Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF this week, completing a deal agreed nine months ago. The move is the latest in a series of low-cost, high-potential youth acquisitions under Ineos, though early results from the strategy remain mixed.

Football Jul 13

Disappointing World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane under threat at Granada

Criticized during the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane sees his starting goalkeeper position at Granada weakened: the Andalusian club is targeting Raul Lizoain, an experienced 35-year-old goalkeeper, to compete with him.

Football Jul 13

Tchouameni or Koné against Spain: Durand gives his analysis before the semi-final

Back in training after an adductor injury, Aurélien Tchouameni is competing with Manu Koné for the starting midfielder spot for France against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on Tuesday in Dallas. Former international Jean-Philippe Durand favours Tchouameni, subject to his physical condition.

Football Jul 13

Rennie explains Will Jordan's captaincy as All Blacks leadership group is revealed

Dave Rennie has clarified why Will Jordan captained the All Blacks during the final 15 minutes against Italy, revealing that Jordan was the last of six designated leaders still on the field after a wave of substitutions.

Rugby Jul 13

Martial fined £180,000 and publicly criticised by Mourinho for skipping pre-season to attend child's birth

Anthony Martial was docked two weeks' wages and condemned by Jose Mourinho after leaving Manchester United's 2018 US tour to support his partner through the birth of their second child. The striker fired back, insisting his family would always come first.

Football Jul 13

United contact Wolves' Joao Gomes as £35m Ederson deal hangs in doubt

Manchester United have made contact with Joao Gomes after the Brazilian's £38m move to Atletico Madrid collapsed, with the Wolves midfielder emerging as a potential alternative should United's pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson fall through.

Football Jul 13

Hokit brands fighters 'two-faced' and singles out Pimblett after UFC 329 outburst

Josh Hokit has called out Paddy Pimblett and the wider MMA roster for hypocrisy, after Pimblett declared himself the new face of the UFC following his 49-second knockout of Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329.

MMA Jul 13

Strickland raises steroid theory after McGregor's knee gives way at UFC 329

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has suggested long-term steroid use may have made Conor McGregor's body fragile, after the Irishman suffered a first-round knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday.

MMA Jul 13

Arsenal agree personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes in £76m blow to Liverpool

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a five-year contract with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, worth around £76m, leaving Liverpool scrambling if they want to compete for the Brazilian's signature this summer.

Football Jul 13

Atletico Madrid U-turn hands Manchester United second shot at Joao Gomes

Atletico Madrid's decision to sign Morten Hjulmand instead has left Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes without a move, reopening the door for Manchester United as their £35m Ederson deal remains in doubt.

Football Jul 13

Dana White blasts UFC production team after Shakur Stevenson mistaken for NBA player at UFC 329

UFC president Dana White publicly lambasted his own production team after four-division boxing champion Shakur Stevenson was incorrectly identified on screen as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams during UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

MMA Jul 13

Man United make contact with £38m Joao Gomes after Atletico Madrid deal collapses

Manchester United have reportedly contacted Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after his £38m move to Atletico Madrid fell apart. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who won Wolves' Player of the Season despite their relegation, is also a Liverpool target.

Football Jul 13

Aspinall declares himself fit and eyes UFC Paris return after eye-injury no contest

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he has told the promotion he is ready to fight and is targeting the UFC Paris card on 5 September, his first bout since a no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321.

MMA Jul 13

Pimblett reveals retirement fears before UFC 329 — then Gaethje's upset reignited him

Paddy Pimblett admits he considered quitting MMA if he lost to Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329, but Justin Gaethje's shock lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria two days later gave him the spark he needed to secure a first-round submission.

MMA Jul 13

Bruno Guimaraes' father speaks out as Arsenal close in on Newcastle midfielder

Bruno Guimaraes' father has broken his silence after his son's penalty miss knocked Brazil out of the World Cup, as Arsenal reportedly edge closer to agreeing a deal for the Newcastle United midfielder.

Football Jul 13

How Martial's decision to stay for son's birth left Mourinho furious at Man United

Anthony Martial was fined £180,000 and publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho after extending his absence from Manchester United's 2018 pre-season tour in the United States to remain with his partner following the birth of their second child.

Football Jul 13