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McGregor injures knee at UFC 329 as Chandler emerges as favourite for his next fight

Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC comeback ended on the first kick of his rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329, when a knee injury forced a stoppage and handed Holloway the win. Michael Chandler is now the 2/1 betting favourite to face McGregor in what would be the final bout of his current UFC contract.

MMA Jul 15

Injury-free Maya Stewart headlines Waratahs side for Super Rugby Women's semi-final

Wallaroos winger Maya Stewart returns from an ankle injury to start for the NSW Waratahs against the Western Force in Saturday's Super Rugby Women's semi-final at Perth's HBF Park, joined by Australia Sevens playmaker Tia Hinds on debut at scrum-half.

Rugby Jul 15

Rice fit to start as England face Argentina in Atlanta semi-final amid storm fears

Declan Rice has been cleared to start England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after recovering from illness. Storm warnings, fan-clash concerns, and a FIFA rule breach over the final's half-time show are among the key storylines surrounding the tournament.

Football Jul 15

Ibrahimović hails Rodri's World Cup comeback after ACL nightmare: 'He puts out fires'

Zlatan Ibrahimović has praised Spain midfielder Rodri for his remarkable return from a serious ACL injury, calling him an underappreciated force who won the Ballon d'Or from a position that rarely earns such recognition.

Football Jul 15

Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns

France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 14

Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness

Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.

Football Jul 14

McGregor to host BKFC's World's Baddest Man bare-knuckle tournament series in 2027

Conor McGregor, sidelined by knee surgery, will host World's Baddest Man — a new BKFC documentary competition series featuring a global bracket-style bare-knuckle tournament — set to premiere in summer 2027.

MMA Jul 14

Donaldson nears Italy return as Wallabies seek to end six-game losing streak

Ben Donaldson resumed training on Monday and is hopeful of starting at HBF Park on Saturday against Italy — Joe Schmidt's final match in charge of Australia.

Rugby Jul 14

Junior dos Santos withdraws from grappling rematch with Fabricio Werdum on August 8

Junior dos Santos has pulled out of his scheduled grappling match against Fabricio Werdum at Kings Championship in Florianopolis, Brazil on August 8. The promotion has not yet confirmed whether Werdum will remain on the card with a replacement opponent.

MMA Jul 14

Saliba forced off with back injury as France fall behind Spain in World Cup semi-final

William Saliba was substituted on the half-hour mark during France's World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, signalling a back injury that had troubled him throughout the tournament. Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix replaced the Arsenal defender.

Football Jul 14

Saliba limps off with suspected muscle injury in World Cup semi-final blow for France and Arsenal

William Saliba was substituted with a suspected muscle problem during France's World Cup semi-final against Spain, casting serious doubt over his availability for the final in New Jersey on 19 July and raising fresh fitness concerns at Arsenal.

Football Jul 14

Saliba limps off with back injury as France fall behind Spain in World Cup semi-final

William Saliba was forced off in the 29th minute of France's World Cup semi-final against Spain on Wednesday, pointing to his back after going down. His exit came with France already trailing 1-0 to a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty.

Football Jul 14

Mbappé starts France's World Cup semifinal against Spain despite ankle scare

Kylian Mbappé is fit to lead France's attack against Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal, having left the quarterfinal win over Morocco in the 77th minute with a right ankle injury. The 27-year-old is level with Lionel Messi on eight goals in the race for the Golden Boot.

Football Jul 14

Mbappé passes fitness test to start France's World Cup semifinal against Spain

Kylian Mbappé has been named in France's starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against Spain, clearing concerns over the 'slight' right ankle injury that forced him off in the 77th minute of the quarterfinal win over Morocco.

Football Jul 14

Rice trains with England squad ahead of World Cup semi-final against Argentina

Declan Rice returned to training with England on Tuesday, boosting hopes he will start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta after illness forced him off at half-time against Norway.

Football Jul 14

Chandler defends McGregor after UFC 329 collapse: 'He's not a quitter'

Michael Chandler has dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding Conor McGregor's 69-second exit at UFC 329, insisting the Irishman did not fake a leg injury against Max Holloway to collect a paycheck in his first fight since 2021.

MMA Jul 14

Messi fitness doubt forces Scaloni to weigh line-up changes for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England

Lionel Messi missed a training session after taking a knock to the eye in Argentina's quarter-final win over Switzerland, with coach Lionel Scaloni also monitoring Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes ahead of the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.

Football Jul 14

Messi fitness concern forces Argentina to weigh two changes for England semi-final

Lionel Messi missed Argentina's first training session after their extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland, raising doubts over his availability for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta. Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes also picked up knocks in Kansas City.

Football Jul 14

Courtois cleared for Real Madrid's La Liga opener after groin scare at World Cup

Thibaut Courtois has been given the all-clear after tests on a groin problem sustained during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain revealed only minor damage. The goalkeeper is expected back in first-team training in the final week of July.

Football Jul 14

Scotland lose three Glasgow starters to injury ahead of Fiji test at Murrayfield

Rory Darge (concussion), Kyle Steyn (foot) and Alex Samuel (knee, requiring surgery) have all been ruled out of Scotland's Nations Championship clash with Fiji on Saturday, leaving Gregor Townsend short of options.

Rugby Jul 14