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• College quarterback Jack Curtis reveals he was battling cancer the entire season: 'They used the word unfavorable'

  05-01-2026 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Speaking to former NFL coach-turned-Barstool personality Jon Gruden this week, he opened up on how he first found out about the cancer spreading through his body.
  
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• Lookman shines in Nigeria romp while Salah scores to help Egypt reach Afcon last eight

  05-01-2026 23:16 via theguardian.com
  It’s not supposed to be like this. Nigeria, for at least two decades, have been a team that huffed and puffed, struggled with the weight of their own history and expectation, seemed always less than the sum of their parts. Even as they won the tournament in 2013, or got to the final in 2024, the sense of effort was palpable. Nothing came easily to them. They’re not meant to be a side who canter through last-16 ties.But on a foul night in Fez, though, the rain leaching across the stad
  
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• San Francisco 49ers rule linebacker Tatum Bethune out for season with groin injury amid mounting health issues

  05-01-2026 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With less than a week to go before their playoff opener, this Super Bowl-contender now has only three healthy linebackers as another was moved to injured reserve following Week 18.
  
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• Revealed: The staggering fee Man United have shelled out to hire and fire sacked Ruben Amorim and his five-man coaching staff - with club chiefs weighing up interim options

  05-01-2026 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AND MIKE KEEGAN: Darren Fletcher has been installed as caretaker manager for Wednesday night's trip to Burnley, with United set to name an interim boss until the end of the season.
  
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• Man United legend Nicky Butt reveals he will 'give his season tickets back' if former Premier League boss replaces sacked Ruben Amorim

  05-01-2026 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The coach spent a period of time at Manchester City in his coaching career, first between August 2020 and May 2021, when he managed the Elite Development Squad to success.
  
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• Chiefs set to release Taylor Swift's 'second favorite player' after Travis Kelce in offseason overhaul

  05-01-2026 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Kansas City Chiefs are set to overhaul their roster this offseason and it will likely spell an exit for Taylor Swift's second favorite player - behind fiance Travis Kelce.
  
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• West Ham launch bid for Brazil international to boost survival bid - as Newcastle check on Wolves' emerging star: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

  05-01-2026 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail Sport brings you the latest updates and insights from the January transfer market as West Ham target a Brazil international in their bid to boost their survival hopes.
  
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• Martin O'Neill back in charge of Celtic for a THIRD time after Wilfried Nancy's torrid 33-day reign is brought to an end

  05-01-2026 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Martin O'Neill sealed a sensational return to Celtic last night - just hours after the club sacked Wilfried Nancy.
  
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• Stop experiments and get manager who fits Man Utd DNA - Neville

  05-01-2026 22:23 via bbc.com
  Gary Neville urges Manchester United to 'stop experimenting' and appoint a manager who fits the club's DNA after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday.
  
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• Revealed: The staggering cost of relegation as West Ham host Nottingham Forest in crunch six-pointer

  05-01-2026 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMES SHARPE: Roll up, roll up! Step this way! It's the first relegation six-pointer of the season and, in more ways than one, the circus is in town.
  
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• Man City's Gvardiol to have surgery on broken shinbone

  05-01-2026 21:48 via bbc.com
  Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol will have surgery later this week after breaking his shinbone during Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea.
  
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• NFL legend Charles Woodson admits to using AI for his research... only to be humiliated by it on live TV

  05-01-2026 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old, a nine-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro and Super Bowlchampion, is in his eighth season as a Fox Sports analyst after joining the network from rival ESPN in 2018.
  
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• Zidane, Southgate, Howe, Keane?! Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt deliver their verdicts on candidates to replace Ruben Amorim as Man United manager

  05-01-2026 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have shared their thoughts on potential candidates to replace Ruben Amorim - with some surprising names in the mix.
  
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• Funeral held for Greg Biffle's daughter, 14, after death in tragic North Carolina plane crash

  05-01-2026 21:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emma Biffle, the 14-year-old daughter of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, was laid to rest on Sunday nearly three weeks after the plane crash that claimed the lives of seven individuals, including her family.
  
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• Chelsea-bound Liam Rosenior to hold surprise press conference on Tuesday morning after day of negotiations in London to replace Enzo Maresca

  05-01-2026 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL: Rosenior spent his Monday locked in negotiations with the Chelsea hierarchy after being identified as their leading candidate to succeed predecessor Enzo Maresca.
  
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• Revealed: Tom Brady sees 'red flag' with Alix Earle after flirty videos go viral from NYE party

  05-01-2026 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The NFL hero, 48, and Dancing With The Stars runner-up Earle, 25, who recently split with Brady's ex-teammate Braxton Berrios, were filmed getting handsy at a party.
  
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• 'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision'

  05-01-2026 21:07 via bbc.com
  There is "no apparent big picture view at Celtic", argues BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English as Wilfried Nancy and Paul Tisdale exit the ailing champions.
  
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• Celtic’s Nancy catastrophe is another indicator of a club embroiled in turmoil | Ewan Murray

  05-01-2026 21:05 via theguardian.com
  Even the return of Martin O’Neill is unlikely to placate supporters frustrated by poor performances, a lack of investment, and chaos in the boardroomAny club confirming the end of an error after eight games owes an apology to their supporters. In Celtic’s case, even the admission of an all-time blunder in hiring Wilfried Nancy would be unlikely to placate the masses. Remorse has not been forthcoming anyway. As Martin O’Neill’s return as manager was confirmed, office beare
  
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• Liverpool poised to seal deal for Senegal defender - as West Ham land second new striker of the month to add firepower to their survival bid: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

  05-01-2026 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail Sport brings you the latest updates and insights from the January transfer market as West Ham sign another striker following £21m arrival of Pablo from Gil Vicente
  
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• Man City suffer major blow as Josko Gvardiol faces months on the sidelines with broken leg - as interest intensifies in Marc Guehi

  05-01-2026 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gvardiol has fractured his right tibia and requires surgery, leaving the Croatian facing months on the sidelines - a major blow after Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.
  
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• Martin O'Neill RETURNS to Celtic as interim manager following the sacking of Wilfried Nancy - one month after finishing his first spell in the dugout this season

  05-01-2026 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celtic have appointed Martin O'Neill in the dugout at Celtic Park for the second time this season, following their sacking of Wilfried Nancy after just 33 days in charge. 
  
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• Ruben Amorim sacked by Man United - RECAP: Red Devils stars break silence after coach's sacking as reasons behind dismissal emerge

  05-01-2026 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates after Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United. 
  
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• Police give update on top MLB prospect, 18, airlifted to hospital after serious car accident

  05-01-2026 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old pitcher, who was selected by Milwaukee in the second round of last year's MLB Draft, was involved in an accident near his home in Franklinville, New Jersey on Friday night.
  
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• Gary Neville urges Man United bosses to 'stop the experiments' after Ruben Amorim's sacking as club legend explains what Red Devils must target in a new coach

  05-01-2026 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Portuguese head coach was sensationally fired on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after giving an extraordinary rant aimed at club bosses following the club's 1-1 draw against Leeds.
  
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• Edu's future at Nottingham Forest in doubt amid relegation fight - just SIX months after Evangelos Marinakis lured Brazilian from Arsenal

  05-01-2026 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIMON JONES: Edu Gaspar's future as head of global football with Nottingham Forest is in doubt.
  
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• Inside Wilfried Nancy's 33 days at Parkhead: The first signs of trouble, why some of the criticism was ridiculous... and how he will go down as the worst Celtic manager ever

  05-01-2026 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wilfried Nancy arrived in Glasgow just over a month ago and described himself as the perfect fit for what Celtic wanted from a manager.
  
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• 'Not physically ready' - Djokovic out of Adelaide

  05-01-2026 19:58 via bbc.com
  Novak Djokovic withdraws from his planned Australian Open warm-up tournament as he is "not quite physically ready to compete".
  
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• Revenge of the Mainoos: Man United star Kobbie's sister revels in Ruben Amorim's sacking with Instagram post, after his brother called for him to be 'freed' when manager axed him

  05-01-2026 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kobbie Mainoo's sister has taken to social media to deliver a not-so-subtle dig at departing Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.
  
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• Cardi B defends Stefon Diggs in since-deleted post after Patriots star was charged with strangling woman

  05-01-2026 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stefon Diggs got some public support from girlfriend Cardi Bin the wake of assault claims against the embattled New England Patriots star, onlyto delete the questionable post.
  
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• Coroner apologizes to Maddy Cusack's 'distressed' and grieving family after 699 pages of new evidence means six-month delay to inquest into her death

  05-01-2026 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the coroner's office closed during the Christmas period, the Cusacks were left with just days to question any aspects of the new evidence.
  
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• Inside Wilfried Nancy's 33 days at Parkhead: Some of the criticism of him was ridiculous but he will still go down as the worst Celtic manager ever

  05-01-2026 19:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wilfried Nancy arrived in Glasgow just over a month ago and described himself as the perfect fit for what Celtic wanted from a manager.
  
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• Raiders, Browns & Cardinals sack head coaches on NFL's Black Monday

  05-01-2026 19:27 via bbc.com
  Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll, Cleveland Browns' Kevin Stefanski and the Arizona Cardinals' Jonathan Gannon are all sacked with the NFL's 'Black Monday' in full swing
  
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• Garrett's record-breaking sack tops NFL plays of the week

  05-01-2026 19:22 via bbc.com
  Watch Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett break the NFL's all-time sack record in the best of the plays from the final week of the regular season.
  
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• Lamar Jackson refuses to deny trade rumors after Baltimore Ravens fail to make playoffs

  05-01-2026 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Ravens have failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021 following a crushing loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh, where kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal.
  
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• Returning Raducanu unable to prevent GB's United Cup exit

  05-01-2026 19:15 via bbc.com
  Emma Raducanu loses on her return from a foot injury as Great Britain are eliminated from the United Cup with a group-stage defeat by Greece.
  
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• Emma Raducanu loses her first match of the season - one day after foot injury saw British No 1 withdraw from playing TWO WEEKS before the Australian Open

  05-01-2026 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old opted not to play her opening match against the Japanese-American star in Perthdue to a call over a foot issue that troubled her at the tail-end of her season last year.
  
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• Manchester United emphatically clear up confusion over Amorim’s job title | Football Daily

  05-01-2026 18:55 via theguardian.com
  Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Considering it took Chelsea 19 days to sack Enzo Maresca following his very public act of insubordination towards the Stamford Bridge hierarchy in mid-December, it is only the speed with which Manchester United kicked their head coach towards the kerb following yesterday’s outburst at Elland Road that might have come as a surprise to Ruben Amorim. Short of rocking up for his post-match press conference waving a placard bearing the slogan &
  
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• Sutton's predictions v Tony McGuinness of Above and Beyond

  05-01-2026 18:54 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Tony McGuinness of Above and Beyond - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
  
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• Coroner apologises to Maddy Cusack’s family after inquest is delayed again

  05-01-2026 18:45 via theguardian.com
  Sheffield United have given 699 pages of new evidenceFootballer was found dead at her home aged 27 in 2023A coroner has apologised to the family of Maddy Cusack for distress caused by a further delay to the inquest into the Sheffield United player’s deathThe case was adjourned on Monday until at least 29 June.The midfielder, who played more than 100 games for the club, was found dead at her home in Derbyshire in September 2023, aged 27, and an inquest – delayed multiple times in 2025
  
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• Crisis-hit Arizona Cardinals get rid of head coach Jonathan Gannon... and his successor faces huge first decision

  05-01-2026 18:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 3-14 Cardinals are still reeling from one of their worst seasons in recent memory, which saw them eliminated from playoff contention as early as Week 13 after falling to 3-9.
  
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• Littler headlines Premier League line-up

  05-01-2026 18:33 via bbc.com
  The two-time world champion is aiming to take the title from Luke Humphries.
  
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• SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S 2026 WISH LIST: How England can prove they're ready to win a World Cup, why Owen Farrell could come back and the major shake-up I'd make to Six Nations

  05-01-2026 18:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  English rugby is in a good place at the start of 2026. The men's team are on an 11-match winning run. The women are world champions. Here are my eight big talking points for the year ahead
  
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• Hillary Clinton outs herself as REDSKINS fan in old pic as fans blast hypocrisy over 'insensitive' team name

  05-01-2026 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An Illinois-born First Lady of Arkansas who went on to serve New York in the U.S. Senate, Hillary Clinton has previously claimed to support New York and Chicago teams. So what's the truth?
  
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• Arizona Cardinals announce verdict on head coach Jonathan Gannon after catastrophic NFL season

  05-01-2026 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 3-14 Cardinals are still reeling from one of their worst seasons in recent memory, which saw them eliminated from playoff contention as early as Week 13 after falling to 3-9.
  
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• Premier League Darts line-up leaves fans furious as Stephen Bunting makes the cut alongside Luke Littler ahead of two major omissions

  05-01-2026 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The blockbuster invitational event takes place across 16 regular season nights between February and May, plus a finals night involving the top four.
  
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• Welcome to Wrexham hero Paul Mullin suffers new low as Wigan trigger his contract BREAK CLAUSE to send him back from his loan move early

  05-01-2026 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mullin made headlines for the Welsh club as the star of the early season of hit docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham,' starring for the side in both the National League and League Two.
  
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• Ex-Wales and Fiji coach Cunningham joins Scotland

  05-01-2026 18:04 via bbc.com
  Former Wales and Fiji head coach Ioan Cunningham joins Scotland women's backroom staff.
  
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• Why Manchester United chose Darren Fletcher to lift the Ruben Amorim gloom, the key to his relationship with Jason Wilcox, how Kobbie Mainoo will benefit and the 'devastating' style he demands from his players

  05-01-2026 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NATHAN SALT: For years Fletcher chipped away at coaching badges in the background, keeping his options open. Eventually the management itch just became something he had to scratch.
  
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• Sheffield United deny deliberately delaying Cusack inquest

  05-01-2026 18:00 via bbc.com
  Sheffield United deny deliberately delaying the inquest into the death of their former women's team captain Maddy Cusack.
  
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• Novak Djokovic quits players' union he founded and leaves PTPA fighting for survival without its biggest name, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

  05-01-2026 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATTHEW LAMBWELL: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn his support from the tennis players' union he co-founded, saying in a bombshell statement that 'my values and approach are no longer aligned'.
  
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