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McGregor confident ahead of UFC comeback

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon. The 37-year-old Irishman is also convinced he'll have his way with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. The two will meet in a welterweight bout, as McGregor will ...

Brewers to seek second opinion on Woodruff injury

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was diagnosed on Wednesday with a new injury to his troublesome right shoulder after exiting early from his most recent start and returning to the injured list. The team said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to his ...

US star Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss

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U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an ...

Michigan-Wisconsin tennis set for Aug. 1-2

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The 79th annual Michigan-Wisconsin Tennis Open will be held at courts in Escanaba the first weekend of August. Being played on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2, singles and doubles will be offered in nearly two dozen age and gender divisions, though the final number of divisions will be ...

11 NBA players trading places

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Khris Middleton is being traded back to the Washington Wizards on a partially guaranteed, three-year deal that could be worth as much as $17.6 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday night. Middleton agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks, who are ...

Sports briefs

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France beats Morocco 2-0 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappé's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup ...