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McGregor injures himself inside a minute as Holloway wins UFC 329 comeback fight by stoppage

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return after five years ended in under a minute at UFC 329, when a pre-existing injury and an early flying kick left him unable to continue against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA Jul 12

Knee injury ends McGregor's UFC return just 69 seconds into Holloway main event

Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback at UFC 329 in Las Vegas lasted barely a minute after he appeared to suffer a serious knee injury inside the first 10 seconds, forcing a first-round TKO stoppage in favour of Max Holloway.

MMA Jul 12

Tuchel confirms Rice spent three days in bed before England's World Cup quarter-final win

Declan Rice started but was withdrawn at half-time of England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway in Miami, with Thomas Tuchel revealing the midfielder had been ill in bed for most of the previous three days.

Football Jul 12

Basharat reveals torn MCL and meniscus as he grinds out UFC 329 decision win

Farid Basharat disclosed he suffered a torn MCL and meniscus just three weeks before UFC 329 in Las Vegas, yet never considered withdrawing. The undefeated bantamweight still claimed a unanimous decision over late replacement John Garza to move to 16-0.

MMA Jul 12

New Zealand U20 restore captain Wiseman and Muliaina for Junior World Championship semi-final against France

New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has named two key changes for Tuesday's Junior World Championship semi-final against France in Tbilisi, restoring captain Haki Wiseman and first-five Mika Muliaina to the starting side.

Rugby Jul 12

Schmidt needs Italy win to avoid worst Wallabies win-rate as France expose flyhalf crisis

Australia's 42-26 defeat to France in Brisbane — their sixth straight loss — leaves outgoing coach Joe Schmidt needing a victory over Italy in Perth to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss ratio of any Wallabies head coach.

Rugby Jul 12

Haaland substituted in extra time as Norway trail England in World Cup quarter-final

Norway manager Stale Solbakken sparked injury fears by withdrawing Erling Haaland at half-time of extra time against England in Miami, with Norway trailing 2-1 and desperately needing their seven-goal tournament top scorer.

Football Jul 11

Neville and Wright raise Rice fitness alarm after sluggish England quarter-final display

Declan Rice was substituted at half-time of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Gary Neville, Ian Wright, and Lee Dixon all questioning the Arsenal midfielder's fitness after he struggled visibly with his set-pieces and energy levels.

Football Jul 11

Rennie confirms Carter's AC shoulder injury and Jacobson cramp scare after All Blacks defeat Italy

Dave Rennie revealed that winger Leroy Carter sustained an AC shoulder injury and flanker Luke Jacobson was withdrawn as a precaution with calf cramp during New Zealand's win over Italy, with both players' availability now uncertain.

Rugby Jul 11

Upamecano and Saliba absent from training three days before France-Spain clash

France's two starting centre-backs, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba, missed Saturday's training session at Bentley University in Waltham, three days before the World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas.

Football Jul 11

Henderson refuses to rule out World Cup semi-final return after arm broken in post-match celebrations

Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a 'completely smashed' left forearm after slipping over an advertising board following England's 3-2 win over Mexico, yet still appeared in the squad for the quarter-final against Norway.

Football Jul 11

Rice, Bellingham and Guehi among four England players one yellow card from semi-final ban

Four England players — Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly — are one booking away from an automatic suspension that would rule them out of a potential World Cup semi-final. Defender Jarell Quansah is already banned for Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and faces missing the semi-final too.

Football Jul 11

Henderson breaks wrist in freak celebration fall but refuses to rule out World Cup return

Jordan Henderson fractured his wrist vaulting an advertising hoarding during England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, underwent surgery, and is widely expected to miss the rest of the tournament — though the Brentford midfielder has not closed the door on a late comeback.

Football Jul 11

Djed Spence wears carbon-fibre mask at World Cup after broken jaw from Delap elbow

Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has been wearing a custom-moulded carbon-fibre face mask throughout England's World Cup campaign after fracturing his jaw in a collision with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a Premier League match in May.

Football Jul 11

Henderson's World Cup ends after freak fall fractures arm in Mexico City celebrations

Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway after fracturing his arm and wrist when he slipped over an advertising hoarding celebrating the 3-2 win over Mexico. The 36-year-old underwent surgery at the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

Football Jul 11

How Dan Burn lost a finger at 13 — and why it barely slowed him down

Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who made his World Cup debut at 34 during England's 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico, has long been open about losing a finger aged 13 after his ring snagged on a spiked fence during a childhood mishap in Blyth.

Football Jul 11

Nusa's failed Brentford medical, injury fears and why Man United want him before England clash

Antonio Nusa nearly joined Brentford for £31.5m in January 2024 before a medical revealed serious knee and back concerns. Now at RB Leipzig and linked with Manchester United, the 21-year-old faces England in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Football Jul 11

Quansah banned for two games as four England starters face suspension against Norway

Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico has been extended to a two-match ban for serious foul play, ruling him out of both the quarter-final and a potential semi-final. Four more England players — Rice, Bellingham, Guehi and O'Reilly — are one yellow card away from missing the last four.

Football Jul 11

Kane escapes suspension scare as TV error blamed for World Cup yellow card confusion

Harry Kane was not booked during England's round-of-16 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, despite a live broadcast graphic incorrectly attributing a yellow card to him. The caution was actually shown to defender Marc Guehi, leaving Kane free to face Norway in the quarter-final.

Football Jul 11

Mitchell's hamstring blow clouds England's 73-8 demolition of Fiji in Nations Championship

Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of England's Nations Championship finale against Argentina after tearing his hamstring during the 73-8 rout of Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium — his third hamstring injury of the season.

Rugby Jul 11