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• The task facing Mykhailo Mudryk after his 20-month ban: Rio Ferdinand hit the ground running for Man United, Paul Pogba's fitness woes and Diego Maradona's mixed spell in Spain after their lengthy suspensions

  06-08-2026 23:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Daily Mail Sport revealed this week that Chelsea have already been approached by clubs to ask about their plans for Mudryk this season after his return following a 20-month ban.
  
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• POLLOCKOLOGY: Eddie Hearn may be a good agent but he's a bad judge of rugby if he thinks Henry Pollock's a million pound player. And here's why...

  06-08-2026 23:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Like every good agent, Eddie Hearn is trying to get the best deal for one of his clients. in this case Henry Pollock.
  
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• ESPN faces major decision on the future of its $165m NFL commentary duo Troy Aikman and Joe Buck

  06-08-2026 23:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Buck and Aikman are the voices of Monday Night Football and they will kick off their fifth season together when the Chiefs face the Broncos on September 14.
  
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• Arsenal admire Cristian Romero, Man City target new goalkeeper, Bruno Guimaraes nears £75m move to the Gunners - and Man United confirm signing of star, 18: WINDOW WATCH

  06-08-2026 23:13 via dailymail.com
  
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. 
  
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• Alleged scammer who 'targeted NFL players in million-dollar scheme' found dead in swimming pool at 24

  06-08-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Only last month, the 24-year-old was named as the organizer of an alleged scam that attempted to lure ex-NFL players and other athletes into buying a stake in 'bogus websites.'
  
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• Andy Reid addresses Travis Kelce's 'dad bod' after fans joked Taylor Swift was 'feeding him well' before training camp

  06-08-2026 22:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Social media blew up with speculation after footage and photos circulated online showing the 36-year-old looking a little heavier than usual as he reported to practice.
  
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• New York Times-owned podcast hosts slam Sophie Cunningham and Riley Gaines amid WNBA's trans war

  06-08-2026 22:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Hosts Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill ripped into WNBA star Cunningham and activist Gaines following their vocal defense of women's sports in recent weeks.
  
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• Rangers manager Derek McInnes says his side were architects of their own downfall as Europa League qualification campaign starts with defeat in Poland

  06-08-2026 22:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Derek McInnes was left to lament Rangers' tendency to self-destruct as they crashed to defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok.
  
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• Rangers LOSE first leg of Europa League qualifier: Jagiellonia Bialystok earn shock win in Scottish club's latest European embarrassment - as star's attitude proves costly for Derek McInnes' men

  06-08-2026 22:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Six-foot four in his stocking soles, blessed with pace and physicality, there's plenty which points towards Manny Fernandez being a top defender.
  
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• HJK HELSINKI 1 MOTHERWELL 1: Alfred Johansson continues impressive start with Steelmen as Motherwell put one foot in Conference League play-off round

  06-08-2026 22:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Motherwell's impressive start under Alfred Johansson continued as they secured a creditable draw away to HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie.
  
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• JAGIELLONIA BIALYSTOK 2 RANGERS 1: Familiar failings cost Rangers dear as defender Manny Fernandez blots his copybook once again

  06-08-2026 21:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Six-foot four in his stocking soles, blessed with pace and physicality, there's plenty which points towards Manny Fernandez being a top defender.
  
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• Coco Gauff gives her verdict on tennis' new sex testing policy amid 'attacks' on trans community

  06-08-2026 21:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Gauff has spoken out on the WTA Tour's decision to introduce a one-off test for the SRY gene, a segment of DNA typically found on the Y chromosome that initiates male sex development.
  
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• Leeds CONFIRM £45m signing of James Trafford from Man City: England international becomes most expensive British goalkeeper of all time in record deal

  06-08-2026 20:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The England goalkeeper, who went to the World Cup with the Three Lions as third-choice shot stopper, is moving to Yorkshire in a bid for more game time.
  
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• Vinicius Jr signs new six-year deal at Real Madrid: Arsenal miss out on key transfer target after breakthrough in contract talks

  06-08-2026 20:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The star has been offered improved terms in excess of £19million a year after stalling in contract negotiations, and that offer has been enough for him to commit his long-term future to the club.
  
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• Caitlin Clark finally gets some good news amid controversial WNBA season and teammate Sophie Cunningham's trans backlash

  06-08-2026 20:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The Fever star's treatment by officials and fellow players has again come under the microscope, while Clark was also branded a 'coward' for not defending Sophie Cunningham.
  
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• Legendary college basketball announcer, 87, shares major health update after fifth cancer diagnosis

  06-08-2026 19:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Back in April, the 87-year-old shared biopsy results that confirmed the presence of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity - one year on from being declared cancer-free.
  
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• Bill Belichick's UNC crisis deepens as his son Steve goes on leave with mystery 'medical situation'... weeks after probe was launched into GM Michael Lombardi

  06-08-2026 19:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Belichick announced on Thursday that Steve, 39, is absent from training camp ahead of the new college football season.
  
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• Man United Premier League winner returns to the UK in bid to find new club after being released by Saudi Pro League side

  06-08-2026 19:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The 36-year-old had been playing in Saudi Arabia with Al-Fayha, but has departed as a free agent and wants to continue his career back in his homeland until his retirement.
  
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• How Mohamed Salah ended up at Turkey's fourth biggest club: A sales pitch from a former Man United star, rivals saving face, feeling the love after Liverpool woe - and a chance to put Trabzon on the global stage

  06-08-2026 19:28 via dailymail.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY NATHAN SALT: If there is one thing Turkish clubs hate, it's the perception that they are second best to any of their rivals.
  
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• JEFF POWELL: Frank Warren talks up new golden age of British heavyweight boxing as prodigy Moses Itauma prepares for Filip Hrgovic showdown

  06-08-2026 19:22 via dailymail.com
  
  JEFF POWELL: Frank Warren has signalled a new 'golden age for British heavyweight boxing as his prodigy Moses Itauma prepares for his unexpected world title fight with Filip Hrgovic.
  
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• Yankees fan sues team for $10m after being struck in the head by bat thrown into the stands

  06-08-2026 18:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Stephanie Duluc, 37, was sitting in the fourth row behind home plate at Yankee Stadium during New York's clash with the Cleveland Guardians on June 2.
  
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• Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is CLEARED of doping after proving positive drugs test was caused by exposure to his nutritionist taking cocaine

  06-08-2026 18:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Ex-heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared of breaking drug rules after proving his adverse test finding was due to his nutritionist taking cocaine. 
  
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• Chilling details emerge of Chiefs coach's son's phone call with police two days before he shot his own mother at family home

  06-08-2026 18:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Just two days after the phone call, Elijah allegedly shot his mother, Mia Bieniemy, inside their home on July 26, leaving her hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot in the chest and arm.
  
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• How Enzo Maresca and Hugo Viana created the new Man City with two-year post-Guardiola plan - the four 'cornerstone' players set to fill leadership void and who's coming and going in midfield overhaul

  06-08-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: There has been an obvious drive this summer to futureproof the Man City squad, with Jeremy Doku becoming the latest star to commit to a new five-year contract.
  
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• Danica Patrick fires back at trolls who bodyshamed her over bikini photos after showing off shredded physique

  06-08-2026 17:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The racing legend 44, shared an array of images on Monday from her sun-drenched trip to the Spanish island, where she appeared to be joined by her new mystery boyfriend.
  
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• Megyn Kelly steps up fight to keep trans athletes out of women's sports in explosive new documentary... after labeling Caitlin Clark a 'coward' for failing to defend Sophie Cunningham

  06-08-2026 16:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The debate around trans athlete inclusion has dominated the sports world after Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham advocated for restrictions to 'protect young girls' from 'biological men'.
  
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• UEFA issue immediate response after FIFA's desperate Gianni Infantino statement overnight

  06-08-2026 16:53 via express.co.uk
  UEFA have released another explosive statement following FIFA and Gianni Infantino's response as the governing body's president comes under significant pressure
  
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• Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari turnaround has bad side-effect as F1 star says 'it's not ideal'

  06-08-2026 16:53 via express.co.uk
  Lewis Hamilton's found form is not great news for everyone affiliated with Ferrari.
  
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• Real Madrid confirm £120MILLION deal for Yan Diomande: RB Leipzig star set to sign seven-year deal with Spanish giants with Jose Mourinho set to welcome his fifth arrival

  06-08-2026 16:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The 19-year-old will sign a seven-year contract at the club, after Los Blancos had a bid believed to be around £120million accepted by the Bundesliga club.
  
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• Bill Belichick's UNC crisis deepens as his son Steve steps away from team... weeks after probe was launched into GM Michael Lombardi

  06-08-2026 16:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Belichick announced on Thursday that Steve, 39, is absent from training camp ahead of the new college football season.
  
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• UEFA ramp up pressure on defiant Gianni Infantino and insist they WILL boycott the World Cup if he refuses to quit - after under-fire FIFA president vowed to fight on

  06-08-2026 16:30 via dailymail.com
  
  UEFA stressed conditions to avoid a boycott of FIFA competitions have not been met, while the organisation again took aim at Infantino, as well as those 'whose careers depend on his favour'.
  
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• Jamie O'Hara hospitalised as ex-Premier League star suffers nightmare holiday

  06-08-2026 16:18 via express.co.uk
  The ex-pro turned radio host has had a holiday to forget.
  
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• UEFA double down on threat to boycott the World Cup - after under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino refused to resign

  06-08-2026 16:06 via dailymail.com
  
  UEFA stressed conditions to avoid a boycott of FIFA competitions have not been met, while the organisation again took aim at Infantino, as well as those 'whose careers depend on his favour'.
  
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• Jordanian FA suddenly receive eight-month overdue payment from FIFA but insist they still WON'T back Gianni Infantino - days after accusing president of 'blackmail'

  06-08-2026 15:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Prince Ali, who ran against Infantino for the FIFA presidency in 2016, had issued an explosive statement earlier this week over his running of football's world governing body.
  
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• Softball player opens up on vile abuse from pro-trans activists at Sophie Cunningham rally amid WNBA culture war

  06-08-2026 15:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The rally marked the third demonstration in a week supporting Cunningham, following her public remarks advocating for restrictions on transgender participation in female sports.
  
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• Bruno Guimaraes in London to finalise £75m move to Arsenal after leaving Newcastle training camp - as Forest move for Ousmane Diomande reaches an impasse: WINDOW WATCH

  06-08-2026 15:40 via dailymail.com
  
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. 
  
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• Canadian Open star asks beaten rival to give him an autograph moments after victory

  06-08-2026 15:35 via express.co.uk
  Learner Tien asked another player for an autograph after booking his spot in the third round of the Canadian Open.
  
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• Gianni Infantino instructed to resign from FIFA job in overwhelming punishment verdict

  06-08-2026 15:20 via express.co.uk
  The FIFA president has been informed about his fate.
  
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• Yankees risk fan fury by agreeing huge new sponsorship deal with crypto-based prediction market

  06-08-2026 14:57 via dailymail.com
  
  The New York Yankees have spent the bulk of their 123-year existence serving as Major League Baseball's most fervantly traditional club, but that's about to change.
  
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• Trabzonspor confirm Mo Salah signing: Turkish club hand Liverpool legend record-breaking two-year deal - as eye-watering new contract details are revealed

  06-08-2026 14:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Trabzonspor have formally confirmed the signing of former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on a two-year contract.
  
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• Argentina confirm national holiday to celebrate England World Cup win after Falklands row

  06-08-2026 14:46 via express.co.uk
  Argentina have announced a national holiday to celebrate their World Cup semi-final victory over England.
  
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• Trabzonspor confirm Mohamed Salah signing: Turkish club hand Liverpool legend record-breaking two-year deal - with star set to pocket £14.5MILLION a year, plus 20 per cent of shirt sales - after leaving Anfield

  06-08-2026 14:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Trabzonspor have formally confirmed the signing of former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on a two-year contract.
  
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• Lindsey Vonn shows off her shredded physique during paddleboard trip on vacation... six months after almost losing her leg in horror Olympics crash

  06-08-2026 14:28 via dailymail.com
  
  The American skiing legend appears to be making great progress in her rehabilitation, despite admitting last month that her ankle is 'still broken' after breaking her leg at the Milan-Cortina Games.
  
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• F1 team set for unusual name change for 2027 season after owners made promise to fans

  06-08-2026 14:21 via express.co.uk
  Williams are deviating slightly from their routine for next season.
  
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• Marcus Rashford contract changes as Man Utd forced to fork out millions

  06-08-2026 14:10 via express.co.uk
  Marcus Rashford is in line to receive an extra £4million from Manchester United due to a clause in his contract.
  
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• Argentina announce new national day to celebrate World Cup semi-final win over England - after victory reignited South Americans' claim to the Falkland Islands

  06-08-2026 13:59 via dailymail.com
  
  The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced July 15 will be 'National Football Teams Day' to mark Argentina's semi-final victory over England during this summer's World Cup.
  
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• Arsenal have ideal welcome present for Bruno Guimaraes after £75m transfer

  06-08-2026 13:55 via express.co.uk
  The Gunners are set to welcome their latest blockbuster signing to the club.
  
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• Inside Leeds' blueprint to get into Europe: Daniel Farke's brutal pre-season regime borrowed from Jurgen Klopp, how they beat Champions League clubs to sign Harry Wilson and the two new faces they want now

  06-08-2026 13:26 via dailymail.com
  
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Leeds were promoted 12 months ago, the recruitment team were ahead of the curve in noticing a trend in the Premier League.
  
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• England's throwback selections of Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope prove there has already been a big change in selection policy under Joe Root and Stephen Fleming

  06-08-2026 13:06 via dailymail.com
  
  COMMENT - BY RICHARD GIBSON: Joe Root 's first squad in his second coming as England Test captain has a real back to the future feel about it.
  
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• Bill Belichick's $300k lawsuit with Nantucket painter takes fresh twist and threatens to overshadow season

  06-08-2026 13:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Back in April, it emerged that the painter, Andrew Jackson, was suing the UNC coach for $300,000 after he was allegedly hurt on Belichick's $5million Nantucket property.
  
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