Manager says McGregor fine

LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor’s manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway.

McGregor’s first fight in five years on Saturday lasted just 1:09 due to a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick. McGregor’s highly-anticipated return to the octagon ended in disappointment when he awkwardly landed on his right knee in the opening seconds.

McGregor tried to continue, but went to the mat twice more before the scheduled five-round match was halted by the referee. McGregor and UFC President Dana White both said right after the fight there was no pre-existing injury to the knee.

Sanchez gets starting nod

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in his home ballpark.

He’ll take the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will be the American League’s starter.

Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is managing the NL, said Sanchez is his starter. Also Sunday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said New York’s Cam Schlittler could be available to pitch.

The Associated Press