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Mixed martial arts

Eddie Hearn dismisses Tyson Fury talk of Anthony Joshua no-show for super fight

Boxing - The Comeback - Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga Press Conference - Jeddah Promenade, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - July 23, 2026
Anthony Joshua takes a selfie with a fan during the press conference REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
Boxing - The Comeback - Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga Press Conference - Jeddah Promenade, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - July 23, 2026
Anthony Joshua takes a selfie with a fan during the press conference REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

MMA star McGregor says he injured ACL, meniscus in loss to Holloway

Conor McGregor after suffering a knee injury the ended his fight with Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11.
Conor McGregor after suffering a knee injury the ended his fight with Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11.

Ex-One Championship, UFC star Ben Askren calls time on career after wrestling comeback

Askren, 42, underwent a double lung transplant after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia and spent 40 days in a coma in 2025.
Askren, 42, underwent a double lung transplant after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia and spent 40 days in a coma in 2025.

Conor McGregor’s knee ‘never an issue’ ahead of UFC 329, says coach

Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor (right) attempts a flying kick at the start of his fight against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor (right) attempts a flying kick at the start of his fight against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

UFC star Conor McGregor is said to have continued use of banned drugs after injury healed

Conor McGregor cast the decision as a medically necessary one to ensure that his badly broken leg healed properly.
Conor McGregor cast the decision as a medically necessary one to ensure that his badly broken leg healed properly.

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

Jun 14, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; A general view of the White House on the South Lawn as Ilia Topuria (not pictured) walks out prior to his fight against Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC Freedom 250. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Jun 14, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; A general view of the White House on the South Lawn as Ilia Topuria (not pictured) walks out prior to his fight against Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC Freedom 250. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

ST Full-time Report: Chase is on for the Golden Boot, with Messi in front

S’pore pro MMA fighter Tiffany Teo set to make Asian Games debut

UFC Freedom 250 on Paramount+ draws 7 million viewers in US

UFC Freedom 250 attracted a total of 17 million viewers across the US and Latin America.
UFC Freedom 250 attracted a total of 17 million viewers across the US and Latin America.

FBI says it thwarted plot to use drones, snipers to attack White House UFC event

The U.S. Army Band Downrange performs on the day of the UFC Freedom 250, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee
The U.S. Army Band Downrange performs on the day of the UFC Freedom 250, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee

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