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• Ashes 2019: Rain and thunderstorms on way to add extra twist to gripping first Ashes Test

  03-08-2019 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Heavy thunderstorms are forecast for the Edgbaston area this afternoon, with some beefy showers and heavy winds then predicted to turn up tomorrow morning.
  
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• Alan Shearer hits out at 'dreadful' Man United and claims Michael Carrick's side are 'not fit' after dismal opening day defeat by Hull City - as legend pinpoints the area stars 'offered nothing'

  23-08-2026 09:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The manner of United's defeat has caused alarm among fans and pundits, with Shearer offering a withering verdict on the BBC's flagship football show on Saturday night.
  
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• Ex-NBA star who rocked WNBA by declaring for draft reveals plan to attend Fever game... as trans drama threatens to spiral out of control

  23-08-2026 04:28 via dailymail.com
  
  As controversy continues to swirl in the league's ongoing trans war, the former Knicks and Celtics star has revealed he will be in attendance for the Fever's game against the Chicago Sky on Sunday.
  
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• Protestors clash in heated scenes ahead of Fever's clash against Liberty as pro-trans campaigners hit out at 'grotesque' Sophie Cunningham amid WNBA storm

  23-08-2026 02:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Protests broke out once again on Saturday when the WNBA's ugly transgender athlete debate reared its head ahead of the Fever's matchup against the New York Liberty.
  
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• Furious Bills QB Josh Allen slams reporter who revealed drowning death of Ed Oliver's two-year-old son: 'No-one's place to let that out'

  23-08-2026 02:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The NFL was rocked by the tragic news on Saturday, after Bills GM Brandon Beane released a statement about the 'devastating' loss of Oliver's two-year-old son, who drowned in a pool.
  
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• Protestors clash in heated scenes ahead of Fever's clash against Liberty as pro-trans campaigners hit out 'grotesque' Sophie Cunningham amid WNBA storm

  23-08-2026 01:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Protests broke out once again on Saturday when the WNBA's ugly transgender athlete debate reared its head ahead of the Fever's matchup against the New York Liberty.
  
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• INSIDE IRELAND'S ATHLETICS BOOM: The very simple change of strategy and clear plan that helped bring medal glory to O'Connor, Adeleke, English and Coscoran...

  23-08-2026 00:12 via dailymail.com
  
  'The more I practice the luckier I get' it has become a touchstone in the language of high-performance sport.
  
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• YouTube golf superstars issue groveling apology after being forced to delete 'tone deaf' Callaway ad that showed them shoving woman to floor

  23-08-2026 00:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The bizarre clip - titled 'The Driver' - was released this week to promote Callaway's new Quantum Driver, but sparked a huge backlash on social media for its violent content.
  
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• Scottish FA supremo Craig Mulholland is determined to steer the game on a path to success and sustainability by helping clubs grow with youth in mind

  22-08-2026 23:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Craig Mulholland is determined to leave a positive legacy by shaping the future of youth development in Scotland after being appointed as the SFA's chief football officer.
  
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• Xabi Alonso backs 'world class' Cole Palmer to return to form this season and refuses to confirm if Robert Sanchez will be his starting keeper

  22-08-2026 23:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Xabi Alonso is determined to unlock the 'world class' side of Cole Palmer after Chelsea's playmaker suffered his first injury-plagued season to the detriment of his club.
  
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• Enzo Maresca admits Manchester City urgently need to find a 'new Rodri' this summer - as race to complete deals before Deadline Day heats up

  22-08-2026 23:30 via dailymail.com
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: The Spain captain left for Barcelona last week, with City expected to wrap up a deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi during the transfer window.
  
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• Clemson football star is suspended from team just days before the start of the season after mysterious late-night arrest

  22-08-2026 22:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Clemson is just days away from starting its season on the road at LSU, where Swinney and his players will look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season in which they missed out on the playoffs.
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi warns big-spending Tottenham need time and must improve 'physical condition' and 'organisation' - as boss apologises after crushing loss to Brentford

  22-08-2026 22:29 via dailymail.com
  
  De Zerbi admitted Spurs did not 'fight in the right way', 'lost too many duels' and 'made a lot of mistakes'. He also claimed they must improve in their 'physical condition' and 'organisation'
  
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• Defiant David Sullivan continues to ignore calls to stay away from West Ham matches after allegations of sexual misconduct

  22-08-2026 22:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The defiant West Ham owner, 77, was the subject of a BBC Panorama and Times newspaper investigation earlier this year, which accused him of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour.
  
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• DUNDEE UTD 0 DUNDEE 2: Clinical Dark Blues take the derby bragging rights at Tannadice

  22-08-2026 21:54 via dailymail.com
  
  It would be easy to call this a tale of two missiles.
  
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• New York Liberty accused of 'censoring' Sophie Cunningham fan in latest WNBA controversy

  22-08-2026 21:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Julie Potter, a lesbian hip hop artist, claims she was among a group who paid more than $2,000 for 25 tickets for Saturday's clash between the Liberty and Indiana Fever at Barclays Center.
  
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• Gianni Infantino defies FIFA vice-president request to stay away from youth tournament amid backlash to World Cup sell off plan

  22-08-2026 21:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The letter from Montagliani, who is also a FIFA vice-president, comes with Infantino still coming under fire over his now scrapped plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
  
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• Carlos Baleba to undergo Man United medical TODAY as Crystal Palace slap down Jean-Philippe Mateta enquiry and Aston Villa agree terms with free agent Leon Goretzka: WINDOW WATCH

  22-08-2026 21:22 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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
  
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• Jean-Philippe Mateta goes to war with Crystal Palace: Wantaway striker takes his club to FIFA over claims the final months of his contract should be void

  22-08-2026 21:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Mateta's case was heard by an independent tribunal under the Premier League's rules and he subsequently went to Fifa, but they ruled that overruling the contract is not within their jurisdiction.
  
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• Brentford 3-0 Tottenham: This was as comprehensive as defeats come. Roberto De Zerbi's men were outplayed and unable to cope with their slick hosts, writes MATT BARLOW

  22-08-2026 21:03 via dailymail.com
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Amid so much change, some things remain the same. And there is still nothing quite like a trip to Brentford in the Premier League.
  
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• Premier League RECAP: New season, same old Tottenham! Brentford win 3-0 even miss a penalty against new-look Spurs as Roberto De Zerbi is schooled by Keith Andrews

  22-08-2026 21:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for all the action from a dramatic first Saturday of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
  
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• Man United's two major areas of concern, the four players who failed to shine in Michael Carrick's system but why there is still no need for panic, writes NATHAN SALT

  22-08-2026 20:47 via dailymail.com
  
  NATHAN SALT AT THE MKM STADIUM: Hull City, by their own admission, watched Manchester United three times in the lead up to this lunchtime clash.
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on abuse after acrimonious Liverpool departure, admitting it 'hurts' as he hopes for 'understanding' from fans over his move to Real Madrid

  22-08-2026 20:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed hope Liverpool fans will one day understand his decision to join Real Madrid, after admitting he has been 'hurt' by abuse received following the move. 
  
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• Premier League LIVE: New season, same old Tottenham! Brentford win 3-0 up even miss a penalty against new-look Spurs as Roberto De Zerbi is schooled by Keith Andrews

  22-08-2026 20:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season away at Hull City.
  
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• Carlos Baleba to undergo Man United medical TODAY as Crystal Palace slap down Jean-Philippe Mateta enquiry and Joao Pedro signs eight-year Chelsea extension: WINDOW WATCH

  22-08-2026 20:04 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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
  
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• Premier League LIVE: New season, same old Tottenham! Brentford go 3-0 up and even miss a penalty against new-look Spurs - plus reaction to the 3pm results

  22-08-2026 20:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season away at Hull City.
  
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• Everton claim 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, Premier League new boys Ipswich stun Sunderland and Leeds leave it late against Nottingham Forest

  22-08-2026 19:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in front of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Ipswich upset Sunderland on their return to the Premier League and Leeds earned three points at Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Premier League LIVE: New season, same old Tottenham! Brentford double lead against new-look Spurs - plus reaction to the 3pm results... including Ipswich's shock win against Sunderland

  22-08-2026 19:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season away at Hull City.
  
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• Lando Norris on the march again as he claims pole for Dutch Grand Prix - as George Russell boosted on return from summer break

  22-08-2026 19:13 via dailymail.com
  
  JONATHAN MCEVOY IN ZANDVOORT: Lando Norris wears No1 on his back and on his car, but it has not seemed that way as often as he would have liked during his title defence.
  
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• Premier League LIVE: Tottenham fall behind at Brentford - plus reaction to the 3pm results... including Everton's win over Palace and Ipswich's shock victory against Sunderland

  22-08-2026 19:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season away at Hull City.
  
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