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• Ashes: Nathan Lyon rant is what you expect from Australia

  20-11-2017 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: Nathan Lyon’s words are exactly the kind of thing you expect to hear before a ball goes down in an Ashes series, yet it is surprising they came from him.
  
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• Media outlet gets blasted for telling Socceroos fans to stop chanting Men At Work's classic Land Down Under at the World Cup because Australia has 'outgrown it'

  01-07-2026 10:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Men at Work's Land Down Under has been played over PA systems and chanted by fans at the Socceroos games throughout this World Cup.
  
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• Lothar Matthaus blames 'wives and girlfriends' interfering at German camp for country's embarrassing World Cup exit - as football legend claims team only participated for 'a free family holiday'

  01-07-2026 10:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Matthaus, who captained Germany to World Cup glory in 1990, claimed caused by player's wives and girlfriends contributed to their shock World Cup exit.
  
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• Kylian Mbappe has entered that state of sweet sporting purity where his body makes decisions before the mind is even engaged... World Cups are made for unstoppable performances like his, writes IAN LADYMAN

  01-07-2026 10:30 via dailymail.com
  
  In a wonderful World Cup leant colour and majesty by Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior , it takes something special to rise above.
  
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• Forest Green Rovers - owned by eco tycoon Dale Vince - SCRAP their women's team to 'concentrate their resources' on the men's side

  01-07-2026 10:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers have scrapped their women's team to concentrate on the men. The club, owned by eco tycoon Dale Vince and managed by Robbie Savage, are in the National League
  
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• The remarkable story of how billionaires bankrolled Mauricio Pochettino's USA contract... and sparked America's World Cup dreams

  01-07-2026 10:02 via dailymail.com
  
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SAN FRANCISCO: After firing Gregg Berhalter in the wake of a disastrous Copa America campaign, US Soccer wanted to land one of soccer's best managers.
  
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• Mexico fans sing disgraceful one-word homophobic chant at the World Cup

  01-07-2026 10:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Mexico has been a vibrant, joyful hub for the World Cup, with videos of fans packing the streets and opposition supporters often seen partying together. 
  
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• Arsenal star becomes second player to be sent off at World Cup for covering his mouth - as Ecuador are knocked out at the last-32 stage by Mexico

  01-07-2026 09:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Piero Hincapie's impressive season for club and country ended on a sour note on Tuesday night as he was sent off during Ecuador's World Cup exit.
  
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• INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: Is right back cursed? The two options Thomas Tuchel is mulling over to fill in for Round of 32 match with DR Congo

  01-07-2026 08:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Our team of reporters will take you behind the curtain in Kansas - at England's training base - as well as giving great insight into Thomas Tuchel's team game by game. 
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: Beware, England! Imperious Mexico set up daunting potential last-16 showdown against Three Lions, Kylian Mbappe breaks ANOTHER record, match highlights - and what to look out for today

  01-07-2026 08:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 20 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: Mexico set up potential last-16 England showdown, Kylian Mbappe breaks ANOTHER record, match highlights - and what to look out for today as the Three Lions, Belgium and USA play

  01-07-2026 08:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 20 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
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• Maxwell and Mulraney have got egg on their faces over the Clarke affair ... You wouldn't trust them to run a bath, let alone the national game

  01-07-2026 08:00 via dailymail.com
  
  In amongst all of the inquests and recriminations, there were a couple of lines that jumped out from Scotland's World Cup post-mortem.
  
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• F1 boss says he is determined to keep British Grand Prix at Silverstone 'forever' - and insists it 'deserves' a spot in the calendar ahead of this weekend's record-breaking race

  01-07-2026 08:00 via dailymail.com
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY: Silverstone has received a boost ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix by being told they are welcome to discuss a new deal to keep the race 'forever'.
  
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• Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon title ten years ago ... the failure to build a monument in Scotland to his success is shameful

  01-07-2026 08:00 via dailymail.com
  
  With Wimbledon now in full swing, memories abound of Andy Murray.
  
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• World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Will England advance to the last-16 of the World Cup?

  01-07-2026 07:00 via dailymail.com
  
  DR Congo's battling performance against Portugal will serve as a warning to Thomas Tuchel to take their opponents seriously.
  
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• The NRL strikes a $1billion blow against the AFL as code 'agrees to megabucks TV deal'

  01-07-2026 06:58 via dailymail.com
  
  NRL boss Peter V'landys has repeatedly stated his aim of taking the AFL's crown as Australia's premier footy code, and now he appears to have beaten Aussie Rules.
  
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• Mexico vs Ecuador - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Co-hosts end 40-year wait for a knockout win and march into the round of 16... after Raul Jimenez sealed victory with stunning strike in Mexico City

  01-07-2026 06:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Read back through Daily Mail Sport's coverage of the Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador in the last 32 of the World Cup in Mexico City.
  
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• WNBA boss gets relentlessly booed amid Caitlin Clark uproar... after cozying up to Tom Brady for photo-op

  01-07-2026 06:51 via dailymail.com
  
  One moment, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was hobnobbing with NFL legend Tom Brady. The next, she was being serenaded with a chorus of boos.
  
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• Mexican police use tear gas and pepper spray on gatecrashers in chaotic scene at World Cup fan fest

  01-07-2026 06:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Mexican police were seen pepper spraying and tear gassing fans as they attempted to break into a popular fan fest at Monterrey's Parque Fundidora.
  
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• Serena Williams gets blasted for 'arrogant' off-court act after falling short in Wimbledon comeback: 'That's not on'

  01-07-2026 06:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The grand slam icon was bundled out of the women's singles in three set - but it's what she did afterwards that has earned her the ire of commentators and fans.
  
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• Basketball fans toast 'best idea ever' as NBA makes plans for historic 98-year-old court from classic film

  01-07-2026 04:33 via dailymail.com
  
  One of the most important and historic buildings in basketball history will be getting the NBA Cup treatment this season.
  
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• Mexico vs Ecuador - World Cup last 32 LIVE: Co-hosts storm into an early lead in Mexico City clash... after kickoff was delayed due to thunderstorms

  01-07-2026 04:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as co-hosts Mexico take on Ecuador in the last 32 of the World Cup in Mexico City.
  
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• Red Sox and Nationals brawl at Fenway after Boston slugger's furious confrontation with Washington pitcher

  01-07-2026 04:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Boston Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras was ejected from his second consecutive game on Tuesday night after confronting Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.
  
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• Serena Williams divides tennis fans with Wimbledon comeback as many tell her to drop the racquet and stay retired

  01-07-2026 04:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The 23-time grand slam champion's return to the singles court has been branded a publicity stunt by some fans.
  
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• Serena Williams' adoring children watch their mum bow out of Wimbledon Singles as her Centre Court comeback ends in Round 1 defeat: Family, friends and fans cheer 44-year-old's amazing return - after getting back into shape with the help of fat jabs

  01-07-2026 04:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Serena Williams' daughters and husband watched on with a smile yesterday - even as the tennis legend bowed out of Wimbledon Singles. 
  
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• Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan

  01-07-2026 03:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
  
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• Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers

  01-07-2026 03:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LeBron James will continue his career with another team after leaving the LA Lakers - and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.
  
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• England right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game

  01-07-2026 03:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
  
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• United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?

  01-07-2026 03:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
  
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• Versatile Cadan Murley does not possess try machine Noah Caluori's X-Factor - but this is why Steve Borthwick's safety first selection makes perfect sense for England up against the fearsome Springboks, writes NIK SIMON

  01-07-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Cadan Murley is set to beat Noah Caluori in the race to partner Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in England's backline against the Springboks.
  
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