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Newcastle closing in on signing of Ajax's Steur

TITLE: Sports Highlights: Newcastle Signs Ajax's Steur, McGregor Returns to UFC, and More SUBTITLE: Catch up on the latest sports news, from Newcastle's new signing to McGregor's UFC return

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From football to UFC, and from tennis to Formula 1, here are the latest sports highlights, including Newcastle's signing of Ajax's Sean Steur and Conor McGregor's return to the octagon. Newcastle United is closing in on...

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  • Steur, 18, became the youngest Ajax player to set up a goal in the Champions League.
  • The signing comes after midfielder Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur for a fee worth up to £100m.

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Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year hiatus for a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Sunday. McGregor has not...

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Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year hiatus for a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Sunday. McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier. Holloway and McGregor first met in August 2013 as featherweights, with the Irishman winning by decision. Sunday's bout takes place at welterweight.

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The British Grand Prix at Silverstone ended under the safety car after Max Verstappen crashed out, prompting questions about whether Formula 1 missed...

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The British Grand Prix at Silverstone ended under the safety car after Max Verstappen crashed out, prompting questions about whether Formula 1 missed a trick. Charles Leclerc added a second win for Ferrari in three races, with Mercedes' George Russell finishing second and Leclerc's team-mate Lewis Hamilton third.

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Brad Parks, an American, invented the sport of quad tennis 50 years ago after being paralyzed in a freestyle skiing accident. Parks, who played tennis with Willy Wonka, has been instrumental in promoting the sport and has worked tirelessly to make it more accessible.

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The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was a distraction.

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Who: Sean Steur, Ajax midfielder What: Set to join Newcastle United for a fee that could rise to about £23m When: Reports emerged on [date] Where:...

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  • What: Set to join Newcastle United for a fee that could rise to about £23m
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  • Impact: Steur's signing is expected to boost Newcastle's squad

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Newcastle closing in on signing of Ajax's Steur

Here is the synthesized article: **TITLE:** Sports Highlights: Newcastle Signs Ajax's Steur, McGregor Returns to UFC, and More **SUBTITLE:** Catch up on the latest sports news, from Newcastle's new signing to McGregor's UFC return

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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TITLE: Sports Highlights: Newcastle Signs Ajax's Steur, McGregor Returns to UFC, and More SUBTITLE: Catch up on the latest sports news, from Newcastle's new signing to McGregor's UFC return and the British GP safety-car finish EXCERPT: From football to UFC, and from tennis to Formula 1, here are the latest sports highlights, including Newcastle's signing of Ajax's Sean Steur and Conor McGregor's return to the octagon.

Newcastle United is closing in on the signing of 18-year-old Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, according to reports. The club has the money to reinvest in the squad after midfielder Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur for a fee worth up to £100m. Steur, who became the youngest Ajax player to set up a goal in the Champions League at the age of 17 and 333 days, is expected to join Newcastle for a fee that could rise to about £23m.

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  • Newcastle United is set to sign Ajax's Sean Steur for a fee that could rise to about £23m.
  • Steur, 18, became the youngest Ajax player to set up a goal in the Champions League.
  • The signing comes after midfielder Sandro Tonali joined Tottenham Hotspur for a fee worth up to £100m.

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UFC 329: McGregor v Holloway 2

Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year hiatus for a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Sunday. McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier. Holloway and McGregor first met in August 2013 as featherweights, with the Irishman winning by decision. Sunday's bout takes place at welterweight.

Did F1 Miss a Trick with the British GP Safety-Car Finish?

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone ended under the safety car after Max Verstappen crashed out, prompting questions about whether Formula 1 missed a trick. Charles Leclerc added a second win for Ferrari in three races, with Mercedes' George Russell finishing second and Leclerc's team-mate Lewis Hamilton third.

The Man Who Invented a Sport

Brad Parks, an American, invented the sport of quad tennis 50 years ago after being paralyzed in a freestyle skiing accident. Parks, who played tennis with Willy Wonka, has been instrumental in promoting the sport and has worked tirelessly to make it more accessible.

USMNT Shrugs Off Balogun Noise in WCup Exit

The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was a distraction.

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  • Who: Sean Steur, Ajax midfielder
  • What: Set to join Newcastle United for a fee that could rise to about £23m
  • When: Reports emerged on [date]
  • Where: Newcastle United
  • Impact: Steur's signing is expected to boost Newcastle's squad

What to Watch

  • Newcastle United's new signing Sean Steur in action
  • Conor McGregor's return to the octagon at UFC 329
  • The next Formula 1 race, where the safety-car finish will be under scrutiny
  • The growth of quad tennis, invented by Brad Parks 50 years ago

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