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• Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his rarely-seen wife announce major family news

  20-06-2026 15:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is now a two-time father after he and his wife Mamiko announced the birth of their second child on Saturday.
  
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• The World Cup's most controversial WAG? Germany manager's girlfriend left her job as a reporter to be with him - and is causing a stir around the camp

  20-06-2026 15:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The partners of players are always a hot topic when the World Cup rolls around - but this time it's the German manager's partner who is believed to be causing a stir.
  
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• Ex-NFL quarterback details terrifying moment plane engine caught fire and he heard 'loud bangs' moments after take off in Houston

  20-06-2026 14:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III survived a potentially life-threatening experience in Houston after the plane he was flying on caught fire and was forced to return to the airport.
  
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• 'There's probably stuff in it that I don't want to really know. That I don't want to have to read,' - Offaly hero Brian Duignan's brutal honesty about his hurling legend father's  memoir in this compelling father/son interview

  20-06-2026 14:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Father and son, Michael and Brian Duignan, talk about Offaly's journey, and their fanily's personal struggle, and their father son dynamic forged in tragedy.
  
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• Shocking moment World Cup squad's plane is hit by LIGHTNING on their way to a match

  20-06-2026 14:32 via dailymail.com
  
  A World Cup squad's plane was grounded after the aircraft was terrifyingly struck by lightning on their way to a match.
  
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• ITV's sexism row World Cup studio is hit with yet ANOTHER problem... wild noisy late night parties are being held on the hotel balcony opposite

  20-06-2026 14:31 via dailymail.com
  
  ITV's World Cup studio is facing an even bigger problem than its sexism row - raucous parties at the hotel next door.
  
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• Michail Antonio to face fresh trial after having Lamborghini driving conviction quashed, as ex-West Ham striker tells court he 'almost died' in Ferrari crash

  20-06-2026 13:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Michail Antonio has had a motoring conviction quashed after his Lamborghini Urus was caught speeding last year. 
  
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• Prem rugby fans descend upon Allianz Stadium and its 'Hidden Den' ahead of Northampton Saints vs Bath title clash

  20-06-2026 13:50 via dailymail.com
  
  It's been a long season, but the Gallagher Prem Rugby final is now upon us.
  
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• Ally McCoist is criticised by World Cup viewers for asking why fans were booing Morocco's rape suspect captain Achraf Hakimi

  20-06-2026 13:31 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Scottish footballer and TV pundit made the remark while commentating for ITV on Scotland's game against Morocco who beat the Tartan Army 1-0.
  
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• Simone Biles fires back at Instagram trolls after she went on luxury vacation weeks after 'almost dying'

  20-06-2026 13:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The USA Olympic gymnast has been recovering on vacation in Belize with her NFL husband Jonathan Owens after she revealed earlier this month that she had a major health scare.
  
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• Scary moment volunteer is swallowed up by giant World Cup flag after tripping in pre-game ceremony

  20-06-2026 13:30 via dailymail.com
  
  A World Cup volunteer found himself trapped in a giant banner ahead of the pre-game ceremony for Czechia's game against South Korea earlier in the tournament.
  
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• How Andy Burnham's by-election win could impact Man United's £2bn stadium plans: Why new mayor could cut funding, the knock-on effect for disputed land next to Old Trafford but why Red Devils are relaxed about it all

  20-06-2026 13:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham's by-election win may have given him a chance to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, but it also means that he has to step down as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
  
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• Scotland stand on a knife-edge between real achievement and numbing World Cup disappointment - but there are reasons for hope against Brazil, writes IAN LADYMAN

  20-06-2026 13:00 via dailymail.com
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN BOSTON: There is always a point when simply being at a World Cup is no longer enough, whoever you are and whoever you play for.
  
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• The day Graham Potter was bowled over by a 16-year-old Alexander Isak... and why Sweden's hopes rest on his pairing with Viktor Gyokeres

  20-06-2026 12:58 via dailymail.com
  
  MATT BARLOW: Graham Potter will never forget the first time he saw Alexander Isak's name.
  
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• Brighton launch improved bid for highly-rated Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic after selling Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs in £52m move: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

  20-06-2026 12:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Brighton need to add centre backs to their squad and have also opened talks for 27-year-old Austrian Michael Svoboda of Venezia as they look to bolster defensive options.
  
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• Ronaldinho returns! Brazil icon, 46, signs for third-tier Italian club 11 YEARS after retirement - but won't be lacing up his boots as unique role with the team is revealed

  20-06-2026 12:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to football by signing for third-tier Italian club Ravenna - but the 46-year-old Brazil icon will not be lacing up his boots once again.
  
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• Got nowhere better to be Harry? England World Cup reject Maguire sells packs of Panini stickers in New York after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad

  20-06-2026 12:01 via dailymail.com
  
  The Manchester United centre-back, 33, was filmed speaking to fans from inside a Panini football van at the Rockefeller Centre yesterday.
  
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• Why FIFA rule change led to Turkey crashing out of the World Cup early after surprise loss to 10-man Paraguay - as 'ashamed' star man Arda Guler admits: 'Everybody's crying'

  20-06-2026 11:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Turkey have been dumped out of the World Cup with a whimper after losing to 10-man Paraguay - suffering elimination due to a new rule change. 
  
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• How Andy Burnham's by-election win could derail Man United's £2bn stadium plans: Why new mayor could cut funding, the knock-on effect for disputed land next to Old Trafford and why 'regeneration' could become a sticking point

  20-06-2026 09:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham's by-election win may have given him a chance to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, but it also means that he has to step down as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
  
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• 'When I got the call, I thought it was a joke!': GIANFRANCO ZOLA on his 'unbelievable' Ryder Cup assignment, the 'very wild' celebrations after Team Europe's victory - and his favourite Chelsea memory

  20-06-2026 09:03 via dailymail.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX JENNINGS: Beside a beautiful golf course in Mallorca, an Italian is explaining to an Englishman how he came to help Team Europe in America.
  
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• THE BRAZIL PLOT: How Samba stars considered letting Scotland win 1990 World Cup clash in bid to avoid meeting Argentina in the knockouts

  20-06-2026 08:17 via dailymail.com
  
  There was one moment when Scotland were poised to beat Brazil.
  
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• MICHAEL OWEN: England's mentality against Croatia looked completely changed - Thomas Tuchel has already made a huge difference to our World Cup hopes

  20-06-2026 08:08 via dailymail.com
  
  MICHAEL OWEN: What led to us not winning the European Championship final in 2021? Mentality. We dropped off. We became negative. We became fearful.
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: Miguel Almiron becomes first player ever sent off for speaking behind his hand, Emma Hayes' ITV blackboard is 'upgraded', match highlights - and what to look out for today

  20-06-2026 08:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day nine at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
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• World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Whose side are YOU on - Cristiano Ronaldo's or his Portugal team-mates'?

  20-06-2026 07:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squad is facing talk of a possible 'civil war' after claims the 41-year-old was sabotaged by his team-mates during their 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
  
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• World Cup player sent off for covering his mouth in exchange with rival for the first time EVER

  20-06-2026 07:13 via dailymail.com
  
  The extraordinary moment saw the referee show the player a straight red card after going over to his monitor and spotting that he had covered his mouth in a dispute.
  
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• World Cup star sent off for covering his mouth in exchange with rival player for the first time EVER

  20-06-2026 06:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The extraordinary moment saw the referee show the player a straight red card after going over to his monitor and spotting that he had covered his mouth in a dispute.
  
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• Hero great-grandmother reveals how she held Tony Modra's hand and helped save AFL legend's life after horror truck crash

  20-06-2026 05:28 via dailymail.com
  
  A South Australian great-grandmother has revealed the emotional moments she spent comforting AFL great Tony Modra after he suffered serious injuries in a horror truck crash
  
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• Brazil vs Haiti - World Cup RECAP: Carlo Ancelotti's side surges to top of Group C after Vinicius Jr's first-half strike and a Matheus Cunha double

  20-06-2026 05:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Carlo Ancelotti's side top Group C with their first win of the tournament against Haiti in Philadelphia.
  
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• Brazil vs Haiti - World Cup LIVE: Carlo Ancelotti's side surges to top of Group C after Vinicius Jr's first-half strike and a Matheus Cunha double

  20-06-2026 05:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Carlo Ancelotti's side bid for their first win of the tournament against Group C minnows Haiti in Philadelphia.
  
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• Brazil find their front three in win over Haiti but injury to a key man sours the night... if England play them later in the tournament they won't have too much to fear, writes OLIVER HOLT

  20-06-2026 05:05 via dailymail.com
  
  BRAZIL 3-0 HAITI - OLIVER HOLT IN PHILADELPHIA: Brazil coasted to a 3-0 win over World Cup minnows Haiti to breathe confidence into their tournament.
  
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• REVEALED: Referee at centre of Socceroos' controversial World Cup loss was once banned for match-fixing

  20-06-2026 05:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The referee at the centre of Australia's controversial World Cup defeat to the United States was once banned for match-fixing
  
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• Brazil vs Haiti - World Cup Group C LIVE: Vinicius Jr gets in on the act after a Matheus Cunha double leads ominous display

  20-06-2026 04:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Carlo Ancelotti's side bid for their first win of the tournament against Group C minnows Haiti in Philadelphia.
  
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• Fresh calls to ban Socceroos screenings at Federation Square after flare chaos, crowd crush and alleged sexual assault

  20-06-2026 03:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Police have been forced to intervene as things turned ugly at the Federation Square screening of Australia's clash with the USA.
  
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• SCOTLAND 0 MOROCCO 1: Early lapse leaves Scotland with a mountain to climb as they squander chance to make history

  20-06-2026 03:33 via dailymail.com
  
  For the past 10 days, the tartan takeover of Boston has felt like a party which will never end.
  
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• Scotland did not lose to Morocco because of the referee... there is a key problem Steve Clarke needs to solve - but there is reason to be hopeful heading into Brazil showdown, writes IAN LADYMAN

  20-06-2026 03:32 via dailymail.com
  
  SCOTLAND 0-1 MOROCCO - IAN LADYMAN IN BOSTON: The Scots are still in mix at this World Cup despite falling to defeat to AFCON champions Morocco.
  
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• Devastated Canada World Cup star breaks silence from hospital after horror injury mars 6-0 win over Qatar

  20-06-2026 03:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Heartbroken Canada World Cup star Ismael Kone said the support he has received from fans in the aftermath of his horror leg break will stay with him forever.
  
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• Brazil vs Haiti - World Cup Group C LIVE: Matheus Cunha at the double as Carlo Ancelott's team FINALLY click into gear

  20-06-2026 03:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Carlo Ancelotti's side bid for their first win of the tournament against Group C minnows Haiti in Philadelphia.
  
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• Scotland did NOT lose because of the referee in defeat by Morocco, why there is reason to be hopeful heading into Brazil clash - and the key problem Steve Clarke needs to solve, writes IAN LADYMAN

  20-06-2026 03:02 via dailymail.com
  
  SCOTLAND 0-1 MOROCCO - IAN LADYMAN IN BOSTON: The Scots are still in mix at this World Cup despite falling to defeat to AFCON champions Morocco.
  
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• Inside Thomas Tuchel's John Stones conundrum: Why England manager loves 'proven winner' despite lack of game time, the problems when he plays on the left, the Elliot Anderson factor and the easy fix

  20-06-2026 03:01 via dailymail.com
  
  It's nearly 365 days since John Stones stood with us and admitted that the prospect of retirement had been on his mind. The relentless injuries took their toll. One after the other. Mentally draining.
  
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• THE ANALYST - Yasin Ayari: Why Sweden's two-goal World Cup hero is on radars of Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle, the aspects of the game Brighton midfielder excels at and how he can get even better

  20-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  THE ANALYST - Yasin Ayari: He has the same number of goals in the World Cup as Mbappe, Kane and Haaland and has already produced two contenders for the best of the tournament.
  
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• How Andy Burnham's by-election win could derail Man United's £2bn stadium plans: Why new major could cut funding, the knock-on effect for disputed land next to Old Trafford and why 'regeneration' could become a sticking point

  20-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham's by-election win may have given him a chance to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, but it also means that he has to step down as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
  
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• Knicks star leaves fans stunned after sharing raunchy message about his wife after wild New York parade

  20-06-2026 02:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The Knicks held an open-top bus parade throughout the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, after finally bringing an end to their 53-year wait to win a championship.
  
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• Cagey Clarke must take the blame for Scotland's woeful first-half showing

  20-06-2026 02:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Over the past week or so, the Tartan Army have taken over Boston and have won plenty of new admirers for the colour, energy and good humour they have brought to this World Cup.
  
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• Furious Jon Rahm spirals and misses the cut at the US Open as Spanish star loses his cool in calamitous round

  20-06-2026 02:14 via dailymail.com
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT SHINNECOCK HILLS: Rahm gave the course plenty of assistance with shortcomings in both his temperament and putting as he plummeted towards a likely missed cut.
  
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• Brazil vs Haiti - World Cup Group C LIVE: Carlo Ancelotti's side look to clinch their first win of the tournament as they return to action in Philadelphia

  20-06-2026 02:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Carlo Ancelotti's side bid for their first win of the tournament against Group C minnows Haiti in Philadelphia.
  
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• Scotland vs Morocco - World Cup Group C LIVE: Steve Clarke's side suffer narrow defeat after conceding within the first two minutes... but should they have had a penalty?

  20-06-2026 02:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Steve Clarke's side bid to build on their opening World Cup win against Morocco at the Gillette Stadium in Boston.
  
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• No party for Scotland: Heartbreak at home and abroad for the Tartan Army as their team suffer first World Cup defeat to Morocco

  20-06-2026 02:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland fans were left heartbroken after their triumphant World Cup start came to a juddering halt against Morocco in Boston on Friday. 
  
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• USMNT stars serenaded with 'perfect' rendition of cult classic by fans in Seattle after historic World Cup win

  20-06-2026 01:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Footage showed the USMNT players taking it all in and applauding the crowd as they made their way off the field, having put themselves top of Group D after beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
  
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• Olympic legend Ryan Lochte proposes to girlfriend after ugly divorce feud with ex-wife and cheating allegations

  20-06-2026 00:53 via dailymail.com
  
  The former swimmer announced that he is engaged to girlfriend Molly Gillihan after 14 months of dating.
  
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• No Pulisic, no problem! Dominant USA breeze past Australia to seal World Cup knockout spot... as Seattle goes wild and fans start to dream big

  20-06-2026 00:42 via dailymail.com
  
  USA 2-0 AUSTRALIA - DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: One huge step into the knockout rounds and one giant question answered: How would the USA cope without the injured Christian Pulisic?
  
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