Why Kawhi Leonard's reunion with Raptors could fall through; Kylian Mbappé injury update after World Cup win
We're just one day away from Conor McGregor stepping foot in the Octagon for the first time since 2021. When he takes on Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 bout, he will be in search of just his second win in the past decade. Things are heating up between the two in advance of Saturday night's fight. At Thursday night's press conference, they went face-to-face and needed Dana White to intervene.
Taking such a long layoff between fights unquestionably works against McGregor in his quest for victory at UFC 329, according to our Brian Campbell, who detailed the challenge that lies ahead for the Irish MMA legend.
Not only that, but Holloway presents a difficult matchup for someone in McGregor's position. He holds recent wins over the likes of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje and is far less removed from the prime of his career. That's why our Brent Brookhouse says picking Holloway is the safer bet, even at -225.
Next week's MLB All-Star Game will feature four players from what might be one of the greatest rookie classes of all time. Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart and Parker Messick not only earned spots in the Midsummer Classic but also landed in this month's MLB Rookie Rankings. Travis Bazzana, meanwhile, made the ASG roster but came up just short of our top 10.
You'll notice that we have one rookie ranked ahead of three All-Stars. That's JJ Wetherholt, who is easily among the biggest ASG snubs, considering he is the NL Rookie of the Year favorite. Our Dayn Perry laid out Wetherholt's résumé:
Also, the next wave of young baseball stars will make the leap to the professional ranks this weekend when the MLB Draft gets underway. The first four rounds unfold Saturday, with Rounds 5-20 set for Sunday. In advance of the draft, we redrafted the 2016 class one decade after Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette heard their names called on the stage.
🎾 Wimbledon: Men's semifinals, 8 a.m. on ESPN
⛳ Scottish Open: Second round, 11 a.m. on Golf Channel
⚽ World Cup: Spain vs. Belgium, 3 p.m. on Fox
🏀 Summer League: Cavaliers vs. Pacers, 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2
🏀 Summer League: Rockets vs. Nuggets, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2
⚾ Royals at Orioles, 7:05 p.m. on Peacock
⚾ Red Sox at Mets, 7:10 p.m. on Apple TV
⚾ Mariners at Rays, 7:10 p.m. on ESPN Unlimited
🏀 Wings at Tempo or Valkyries at Sun, 7:30 p.m. on Ion
⚽ Current at Pride, 8 p.m. on Prime Video
⚾ Braves at Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. on Apple TV
🏀 Summer League: Celtics vs. Raptors, 9 p.m. on ESPN
⚾ Blue Jays at Padres or Rockies at Giants, 9:40 p.m. on MLB Network
⚾ Diamondbacks at Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. on Peacock
🏀 Summer League: Trail Blazers vs. Suns, 11 p.m. on ESPNU
🎾 Wimbledon: Men's doubles final, 8 a.m. on ESPN
🎾 Wimbledon: Women's final, 11 a.m. on ESPN
⛳ Scottish Open: Third round, noon on CBS/Paramount+
⚾ MLB Draft, noon on NBC and 2:30 p.m. on MLB Network
🏀 Fire at Dream, 4 p.m on CBS/Paramount+
🏀 Summer League: Pelicans vs. Hornets, 4 p.m. on ESPN
⚽ World Cup: Norway vs. England, 5 p.m. on Fox
🏀 Summer League: Knicks vs. Spurs, 6 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 Mercury at Aces, 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Network
⚾ Astros at Rangers, 7:05 p.m. on Peacock
⚾ Royals at Orioles or Braves at Cardinals, 7:05 p.m. on MLB Network
⚾ Cubs at Reds, 7:10 p.m. on ESPN Unlimited
🏀 Summer League: Hawks vs. Nets, 8 p.m. on ESPN
🤼 UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, 9 p.m. on Paramount+
⚽ World Cup: Argentina vs. Switzerland, 9 p.m. on Fox
⚾ Diamondbacks at Dodgers, 10 p.m. on MLB Network
🏀 Summer League: Lakers vs. Mavericks, 10 p.m. on ESPN
🎾 Wimbledon: Women's doubles final, 8 a.m. on ESPN
🎾 Wimbledon: Men's final, 11 a.m. on ESPN
⛳ Scottish Open: Final round, noon on CBS/Paramount+
⚾ MLB All-Star Futures Game, noon on NBC
🥊 WBO International Flyweight Title: Redstall vs. Courtney, noon on DAZN
⚾ Brewers at Pirates, 12:15 p.m. on Peacock
🏀 Summer League: Suns vs. Pelicans, 3 p.m. on ESPN2
🏀 Big3: Rig Hands vs. 305, 4 p.m. on CBS/Paramount+
⚾ Rockies at Giants, 4:05 p.m. on Peacock
⚾ Diamondbacks at Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. on ESPN Unlimited
⚾ Blue Jays at Padres, 4:10 p.m. on MLB Network
🏀 Big3: Amps vs. Riot, 5 p.m. on CBS/Paramount+
🏀 Summer League: Hornets vs. Celtics, 5 p.m. on ESPN2
🏀 Summer League: Magic vs. Trail Blazers, 7 p.m. on ESPNU
🏀 Summer League: Spurs vs. Bucks, 9 p.m. on ESPN