General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

MMA & Combat Sports

Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return at UFC 329 ended abruptly with an injury in the opening minutes against Max Holloway, dashing hopes of a successful comeback as he was hobbling out. Despite the setback, McGregor remains a draw, though his future effectiveness is now in question. Paddy Pimblett with a lightning-fast 52-second submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis at the same event. Gable Steveson flashed skills in his UFC debut, securing a first-round TKO against Elisha Ellison. Separately, eight individuals were indicted in connection with a thwarted drone and sniper attack planned for a UFC event at the White House.

Tennis

Linda Noskova defeated fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women's final at Wimbledon, signaling a strong presence for the nation in the sport. At the same tournament, Novak Djokovic faced Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals, with Sinner once again standing between Djokovic and a historic achievement. Arthur Fery learned to play tennis near Wimbledon's Centre Court and is now just one win away from the SW19 final. Meanwhile, questions arose regarding Alexander Zverev's exemption from Wimbledon's in-match mobile phone ban.

Rugby Union & Rugby League

Scotland fell short in a 10-try thriller against South Africa, losing 42-28 in the Nations Championship despite scoring four tries. Elsewhere, Argentina for Wales with a 35-21 victory in San Juan. In the Rugby League Super League, Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick to help Leeds restore their four-point lead at the top. Wakefield Trinity ended Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning run. England's men's players are advised to avoid alcohol on match days under new guidelines following off-field incidents.

Golf & Motorsports

Bob Mac Intyre and Matt Fitzpatrick share the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open after fog disruption, with Min Woo Lee also in contention heading into the final round. Rory McIlroy reveled in his return to links golf with a strong opening round. In motorsports, Marc Marquez dominated to win his 10th German Moto GP at the Sachsenring with a commanding performance.

Football & Soccer

Euro League squad Valencia announced the signing of Mario Saint-Supery, a standout freshman from Gonzaga. In NFL news, Eric Moody examined running backs who benefit from or are hurt by offensive line play. The MLB draft is here, with predictions for top prospects available as the league prepares for the draft. Elsewhere, Alabama secured the commitment of top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear for the 2028 recruiting class.

WNBA & Basketball

The WNBA saw a record-breaking crowd of 20,996 in Montreal as Dallas defeated Toronto 108-95, with Paige Bueckers scoring 34 points. All-Star Napheesa Collier's return for the Lynx could be imminent, with the team tied atop the standings. Mike Boynton Jr. agreed to a two-year contract to become the next head men's basketball coach at Michigan. Nikola Kusturica has reportedly reached a multiyear agreement with UCLA, making him an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft as the Bruins land a top recruit.

Other Sports

The BBC looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking after a review of his tenure. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett was beaten 6-1 6-1 by Tokito Oda in the men's wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon, after reaching his fifth successive final. In athletics, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco. The Big Bash League will stage its season opener in India on December 12. Afghanistan's women's refugee team are set to have their funding extended.