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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

UFC 329 Fallout and McGregor's Future

Conor McGregor made his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC, but the event's significance extends beyond a single fight. This weekend was designed to reveal McGregor's current standing in the sport, with ESPN MMA contributors breaking down the top moments and performances live from the event. McGregor's draw power remains undeniable, but UFC 329 was positioned as a true test of who he is as a fighter today in this unique fight week.

WNBA Race Heats Up and International Hoops

The Minnesota Lynx are poised for a significant boost with the potential imminent return of All-Star Napheesa Collier. Head coach Cheryl Reeve stated that the team, currently tied atop the WNBA standings with the Las Vegas Aces, remains "Phee's team" on the court. Meanwhile, in the WNBA regular season, Paige Bueckers dropped 34 points to lead Dallas to a 108-95 victory over Toronto in front of a record 20,996 fans at Montreal's Bell Centre on Friday night. In international basketball news, Mario Saint-Supery, a standout freshman at Gonzaga last season, has signed with Euro League squad Valencia for the upcoming season.

Tennis's Shifting Landscape and Wimbledon Reflections

The dominance of Czech tennis is on full display, with Linda Noskova defeating Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech final for the Wimbledon title this past weekend. The match further underscored the nation's significant influence in the sport. in the men's game, Jannik Sinner enters as the defending champion, but Alexander Zverev's recent first major win adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming Wimbledon men's tournament projections. Novak Djokovic, despite a loss to Sinner at Wimbledon, looked rejuvenated and aims to continue his career after the tournament.

Rugby Union and League Action

Scotland put up a strong fight in a Nations Championship clash against South Africa, scoring four tries at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. However, they ultimately fell in a 42-28 defeat against a significantly altered South African squad in the match. In the Rugby League, Wakefield Trinity ended Super League champions Hull KR's impressive 11-game home winning streak with their victory. England's rugby union side also secured a convincing win over Fiji, running in eleven tries and ending a losing streak. Henry Pollock was a standout, scoring a hat-trick in the match at Liverpool, which saw Fiji reduced to 14 players in the second half.

Golf and Gaelic Football Updates

Matt Fitzpatrick shares the lead at the fog-disrupted Scottish Open, while Rory McIlroy struggled during an unfinished third round. The event faced significant delays due to weather conditions on Saturday. In Gaelic football, Mayo manager Andy Moran believes his side is not yet at its peak, even after their dominant 17-point victory over Louth propelled them into their first All-Ireland SFC final in five years this season.

Cricket and Cycling News

In the one-off Test match at Lord's, India has taken a commanding lead of 269 runs into day three. England was bowled out for just 170 in their first innings during the match. Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket, joining batter Tammy Beaumont, who also retired following the ongoing Test match against India this week. On the road, Belgium's Tim Merlier secured his second consecutive stage win on stage eight of the Tour de France, prevailing in another sprint finish on Saturday.

MLB Draft Begins

The 2026 MLB draft is officially underway, with the White Sox selecting Jackson Cholowsky with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel has provided predictions for the draft picks this year.