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• NBA insider drops major revelation on LeBron James' future as Lakers star considers retirement

  17-06-2026 23:56
  
  The update comes just weeks after the 41-year-old superstar wrapped up his 23rd season in the league, a grueling campaign that culminated in a Western Conference semifinals exit.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel spotted in heated argument with Jordan Pickford during England's World Cup opener against Croatia: 'Do as I told you!'

  17-06-2026 23:45
  
  The Three Lions had gone ahead in Dallas through Harry Kane's retaken penalty when the dispute allegedly occurred.
  
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• Knicks star reveals his fiancee's reaction after he was put on strict sex ban during NBA Finals run

  17-06-2026 23:28
  
  The newly crowned NBA champion confirmed that his fiancee was far from thrilled when he brought home the news of the mandatory dry spell ahead of their historic title run.
  
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• Ryan Christie would love to have more tears for souvenirs if Scotland can get the result they need to go where he could never have dreamed

  17-06-2026 23:13
  
  One way or another, Scotland's clash with Morocco is bound to be dramatic. If there's a fair wind behind Steve Clarke's players, it has the potential to be historic.
  
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• Tragedy as promising college wrestler, 20, is killed after suffering brain injury in motorcycle accident

  17-06-2026 22:55
  
  Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania is mourning the loss of a 20-year-old wrestler and student who died in a tragic motorcycle accident.
  
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• Harry Kane puts England ahead from the penalty spot in World Cup opener after seeing initial spot kick saved - before he was reprieved by VAR

  17-06-2026 22:44
  
  Harry Kane was given a reprieve by VAR before he put England ahead from the penalty spot against Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup.
  
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• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Harry Kane's second goal of the night puts Three Lions back in front just before the break after Martin Baturina levelled scoring with curling strike

  17-06-2026 22:44
  
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
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• Knicks star breaks rank and admits he WOULD visit Trump at the White House despite president causing chaos during team's NBA Finals win

  17-06-2026 22:40
  
  The NBA champion New York Knicks could be receiving an invitation to the White House in the coming days. One star player on the team is open to attending.
  
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• Inside the NYPD's unprecedented preparation for Knicks parade... with MILLIONS set to descend on one-mile route

  17-06-2026 22:39
  
  New York has survived natural and manmade disasters, pandemics and even foreign attacks, but will face an altogether new threat on Thursday in the form of a Knicks championship parade.
  
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• Derek McInnes vows to be a success at Ibrox as he completes switch from Hearts to take charge at Rangers

  17-06-2026 22:35
  
  Derek McInnes is confident he can meet the demands of Rangers supporters after being confirmed as the club's new manager.
  
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• Ivory Coast striker 'was arrested for alleged spot-fixing - just two weeks before the World Cup started'

  17-06-2026 22:28
  
  An Ivory Coast footballer was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences in the build-up to the World Cup.
  
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• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Co fail to shine as underdogs claim deserved point

  17-06-2026 21:59
  
  Recap Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
  
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• SCOTLAND BEWARE: The Atlas Lions are ready to roar... and they've got designs on WINNING the World Cup

  17-06-2026 21:55
  
  A pen picture of one of Scotland's Group C opponents might well go as follows.
  
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• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Co fail to shine as underdogs claim deserved point

  17-06-2026 21:55
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo fails to silence critics in anonymous World Cup display: Portugal star, 41, should have been substituted just hours after Lionel Messi's masterclass, writes IAN HERBERT

  17-06-2026 21:44
  
  IAN HERBERT: He blew out his cheeks when first approaching the dressing room and it was the same gesture as he reached the top of the tunnel and stepped out into the World Cup.
  
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• Diogo Jota's parents spotted crying in the stands during tribute to former Liverpool star ahead of Portugal's World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 20:56
  
  The pair were invited to Portugal's opener as guests of the Portuguese federation after Jota and his brother Andre Silva tragically lost their lives in a car crash last year.
  
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• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Jude Bellingham given nod to start at No 10 ahead of Morgan Rogers while Bukayo Saka is only deemed fit enough for bench

  17-06-2026 20:55
  
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
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• Jacob Bethell's late two-wicket burst encapsulates eccentric start to second Test against New Zealand as English cricket awaits news of Ben Stokes' fate, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH

  17-06-2026 20:54
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE OVAL: New Zealand closed on 291 for seven after being asked to bat against England's least experienced pace attack since 2003.
  
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• The NFL's first female GM? Meet the young Rams executive that insiders are convinced will make history

  17-06-2026 20:50
  
  A rising Los Angeles Rams executive has been identified as a leading contender to become the NFL's first female general manager. She was at the center of the recent Myles Garrett trade.
  
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• Victorious lives up to her name to become the first ONE-EYED horse to win at Royal Ascot in nearly 20 years - plus Aidan O'Brien eyes his 100th success after Gareth Southgate run-in... and your three best bets for day three

  17-06-2026 20:39
  
  Left without sight in her left eye from a young age, the Aiden O'Brien-trained daughter of Wootton Bassett emulated the achievements of another brilliant race mare in Barshiba.
  
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• American Olympic track star collapses during race and is rushed to hospital without a pulse in terrifying scene

  17-06-2026 20:38
  
  In terrifying scenes, the 39-year-old long-distance runner reportedly needed CPR to restart her heart after she collapsed and didn't have a pulse during a Pop Up Miles event in Raleigh on Tuesday.
  
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• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup LIVE: Yoane Wissa's stunning header sees Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Co pegged back moments before half-time

  17-06-2026 20:09
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
  
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• US government intervenes to help proud mom of World Cup star watch his next game... after she couldn't afford visa to watch his incredible debut

  17-06-2026 20:05
  
  Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in his nation's remarkable 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites that was expected to obliterate tiny Cape Verde.
  
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• Bob MacIntyre seeking inspiration in tough test at Shinnecock Hills as he looks to go one better on his return to US Open

  17-06-2026 20:05
  
  When it comes to a US Open at Shinnecock Hills, the numbers tell their own story. On the five previous occasions it has hosted the event, only three players have ever finished under par for the week.
  
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• Petty FIFA goes to extraordinary lengths to hide non-World Cup sponsors on EVERY seat at 64,146-capacity 'Boston Stadium'

  17-06-2026 19:54
  
  FIFA's rules regarding stadium sponsorship have extended to extreme levels as one fan discovered while attending a match in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
  
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• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup Group K LIVE: Joao Neves nods home within the first SIX MINUTES as Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Co make fast start

  17-06-2026 19:26
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
  
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• Man United take action to protect stars from brickwork surrounding pitch - and decide to re-lay Old Trafford surface for first time in 14 years

  17-06-2026 19:22
  
  The work is being carried out while the surface at United's famous old stadium is being re-laid for the first time in 14 years this summer ahead of the new season.
  
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• Jack Grealish returns to training at Everton after five months on the sidelines - as former England team-mates prepare for World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 19:21
  
  Jack Grealish has returned to training after suffering an agonising foot injury that poured cold water on his hopes of making Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup. 
  
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• World Cup washout? Heavy rain and potential flooding threatens to wreak havoc on Cristiano Ronaldo's opening game

  17-06-2026 18:51
  
  Despite being an indoor facility, Houston Stadium may be impacted by heavy rainfall during Wednesday's World Cup match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  
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• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup Group K LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for sixth tilt at glory as part of star-studded side

  17-06-2026 18:27
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
  
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• Argentina fans claim their Uber driver was SHOT in terrifying drive to World Cup game in Kansas City

  17-06-2026 18:23
  
  Argentinian soccer fans in Kansas City say their Uber driver was struck by a bullet when occupants of another vehicle fired at their car. The scene played out on their way to their game against Algeria.
  
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• Undefeated British boxer, 22, dies after falling from a moving tuk-tuk in Thailand in argument about taxi fare

  17-06-2026 18:21
  
  British boxer Colin Cairney has died in hospital following an accident in Thailand. Medics found him at 4.10am unconscious and bleeding in the road.
  
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• World Cup fans are convinced Fox analysts hate each other as USA legends clash with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic live on air

  17-06-2026 18:12
  
  Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan are continuing to wreak havoc on the Fox Sports World Cup set, leading to an increasing number of fans believing that all is not well behind the scenes.
  
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• Northampton's hat-trick hero TOM LITCHFIELD: How I overcame 'imposter syndrome' and feeling like I didn't fit as a shy, state school boy in pro rugby to dominating Leicester and eyeing an England call

  17-06-2026 18:06
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Tom Litchfield does not court headlines with TikTok dances or extravagant try celebrations yet he is one of the quiet icons of Franklin's Gardens.
  
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• What's next for the Knicks, selling the team to Elon Musk, and Taylor Swift's wedding... billionaire MSG owner James Dolan quizzed in rare TV interview

  17-06-2026 17:48
  
  New York Knicks owner James Dolan granted a rare television interview to local station Fox 5 New York on the backs of a generational NBA Finals victory.
  
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• Have YOU been paying attention to the World Cup? Take on CRAIG HOPE'S ultimate quiz with World Cup Unfiltered

  17-06-2026 17:38
  
  Hello! If you're reading this, you've signed up to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Unfiltered newsletter. A wise choice, welcome aboard.
  
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• Have YOU been paying attention during the World Cup? Take on CRAIG HOPE's ultimate quiz by signing up for our daily newsletter - World Cup Unfiltered

  17-06-2026 17:38
  
  Red cards, empty seats and on-air profanities, the World Cup hasn't failed to provide talking points - and we're only one week into the competition.
  
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• If Messi's magic can't fill a stadium, what can? FIFA must do the right thing and lower prices... before this World Cup is remembered for all the wrong reasons

  17-06-2026 17:27
  
  Even the biggest superstar of the last two decades, a player regarded by many as the best in this sport's rich history, wasn't enough to avoid empty seats at the 70,000-capacity home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
  
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• Kyle Busch's widow posts eerie photo and claims NASCAR icon is speaking to her from heaven after his shock death at 41

  17-06-2026 17:13
  
  In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Busch revealed that one of the toughest nights she's had since his death concluded with a rainbow shining on a pair of his shoes.
  
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• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Live score, team news and updates as Thomas Tuchel's starting XI is 'leaked' - and fans and WAGs hit Dallas

  17-06-2026 16:28
  
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
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• Reason for Lionel Messi's tears revealed: Insider opens up on 'serious health problem' that has left Argentina superstar devastated

  17-06-2026 16:27
  
  The story came to light on Tuesday night after Messi cried on the pitch in Kansas City, immediately after scoring his first ever World Cup hat-trick to ensure a 3-0 win over Algeria.
  
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• Former NFL first-round draft pick makes shock decision to retire at 27

  17-06-2026 16:23
  
  Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker and edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is retiring from the NFL.
  
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• Ryan Giggs, 52, soaks in the Caribbean sunshine with lingerie model girlfriend - 14 years his junior - while his Class of 92 teammates live it up in New York for the World Cup

  17-06-2026 16:17
  
  The couple, who share a child together, appeared smitten as they enjoyed a dip in the ocean on a beach near Bridgetown, Barbados, on Wednesday.
  
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• With Harry Kane's provider in chief at Bayern Munich and national idol James Rodriguez, Colombia return to the World Cup on a wave of optimism

  17-06-2026 16:15
  
  After a lengthy World Cup slump, Colombia come to Mexico City's Estadio Azteca chanting 'we're back.'
  
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• Socceroos World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda's brother is charged over alleged 'offensive or disorderly' incident with police

  17-06-2026 16:11
  
  Socceroos World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda's older brother has been charged with a raft of offences after allegedly clashing with police in South Australia .
  
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• Hull City fighting to avoid Premier League points deduction - before first season after promotion starts - as owner admits they must sell players

  17-06-2026 15:55
  
  The Tigers must sell players before the end of the month to avoid punishment after overspending by about £6million in their profit and sustainability (PSR) calculation.
  
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• State of Origin II RECAP: Laurie Daley's bizarre reaction to MCG flogging that saw Queensland storm to huge win after Blues star was sin-binned

  17-06-2026 15:44
  
  All the action and reaction from State of Origin II at the MCG in Melbourne as Queensland send the series to a decider at Suncorp Stadium in three weeks time
  
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• Revealed: Eye-watering sum Fox is set to make from 'hydration break' commercials alone at FIFA World Cup

  17-06-2026 15:35
  
  Doctors recommend active adults drink between 80 and 100 ounces of water daily, and Rupert Murdoch couldn't agree more. See how much his Fox Sports is making off of the World Cup hydration breaks.
  
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• NSW fans blame two villains for damning the team to Origin game two loss - and one of them is the coach

  17-06-2026 15:34
  
  New South Wales coach Laurie Daley has found himself in the firing line after a dismal display by the Blues in Origin II.
  
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• NFL legend Terry Bradshaw gives update on his Fox future after humiliating errors prompted calls for him to retire

  17-06-2026 15:31
  
  Fox Sports has not indicated if long-time NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw will remain with the network beyond the 2026 season, but as the four-time Super Bowl champion already knows his answer.
  
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