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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

UFC 329 Fallout and Combat Sports

Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return at UFC 329 ended abruptly with an injury in the opening minutes, casting significant doubt on his future fighting capabilities ended abruptly. The fight against Max Holloway saw McGregor hobbling out of the T-Mobile Arena, a stark contrast to his pre-fight swagger hobbling out. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett strengthened his lightweight title claim with a swift 52-second submission of Benoit Saint-Denis at the same event. In his UFC debut, Gable Steveson impressed with a first-round TKO victory over Elisha Ellison, showcasing his striking skills without needing a takedown impressed with.

Rugby Union and International Football

Argentina provided a reality check for Wales in San Juan, securing a convincing 35-21 victory after Wales's recent wins against Italy and Fiji securing a convincing. Scotland fell short in a high-scoring Nations Championship match, losing 42-28 to a changed South Africa side despite scoring four tries losing 42-28. In a World Cup quarterfinal, Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off after a video review showed he committed simulation, earning him a red card. England's rugby team also faced challenges, with Henry Pollock scoring a hat-trick in a 30-point victory over Fiji, but questions remain about his starting potential scoring a hat-trick.

Tennis and Golf Updates

The dominance of Czech tennis continues, with Linda Noskova defeating Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women's final. At Wimbledon, experts are divided on who will win the men's singles title, with defending champion Jannik Sinner facing a strong challenge from Alexander Zverev, who recently won his first major. Novak Djokovic, despite a strong showing at Wimbledon before his loss, aims to continue his playing career aims to continue. In golf, Bob Mac Intyre shares the lead with Matt Fitzpatrick and Min Woo Lee heading into the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open, following a fog-disrupted play shares the lead.

Basketball and WNBA News

Mario Saint-Supery, a standout freshman at Gonzaga last season, has signed with Euro League club Valencia. In the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx, currently tied atop the standings with the Las Vegas Aces, may soon see the return of All-Star Napheesa Collier, according to head coach Cheryl Reeve. A WNBA regular-season attendance record was set in Montreal as Dallas defeated expansion Toronto 108-95, with Paige Bueckers scoring 34 points in front of a crowd of 20,996 setting a record.

Gaelic Football and Rugby League

The storied rivalry between Dublin and Kerry is set for another chapter in Gaelic football, having produced some of the sport's most iconic moments produced some of. Mayo manager Andy Moran believes his team is not yet the "finished article" despite reaching their first All-Ireland SFC final in five years with a commanding 17-point win over Louth. In Rugby League, Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick to help Leeds maintain their four-point lead at the top of Super League. Wakefield Trinity ended the Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning streak, with Faatili scoring a double.

Other Sports News

Joe Joyce's comeback fight ended in a bizarre fashion, resulting in a loss to Artem Suslenkov in Moscow resulting in a loss. England's Test match against India at Lord's saw India take a 269-run lead after England was bowled out for 170 in their first innings, in front of a record crowd. World Cup-winning captain Heather Knight is retiring from cricket, joining Tammy Beaumont in stepping away after the ongoing Test match against India is retiring from cricket. Tim Merlier secured his second consecutive stage win on the Tour de France, prevailing in another sprint finish.