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• Australia batsman Steve Smith RULED OUT of third Ashes Test on morning of game in huge boost for England as they fight to stay in the series

  17-12-2025 00:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN ADELAIDE:Steve Smith has been ruled out of the crucial third Test at Adelaide after feeling unwell during the build-up to the game.
  
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• REVEALED: The two England players Thomas Tuchel voted for in FIFA's The Best award... and why Cristiano Ronaldo was not allowed to have his say

  17-12-2025 10:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Captains, managers, media, and fans were presented with a list of 11 stars from which to choose their top three and they were the only two England names on that list.
  
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• Manchester United target 'wants to quit his club as his wife wants to live in a major European city'

  17-12-2025 10:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  United are said to be one of those interested in prying the German winger away from Signal Iduna Park, and he is understood to be pushing for a release clause of around £70million.
  
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• Anthony Joshua warns Jake Paul 'if I can kill you, I will' ahead of megafight - as underdog vows to 'shock the world'

  17-12-2025 10:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLOTTE DALY AND JEFF POWELL IN MIAMI: Anthony Joshua has issued a chilling warning to Jake Paul ahead of their fight in Miami, saying he would be willing to 'kill' his opponent on Friday.
  
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• Ashes RECAP: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side - and pays tribute to his father after family tragedy, as Australia move to 326-8 at close

  17-12-2025 09:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• England could lodge a formal complaint after technical error appeared to cost them the wicket of pantomime villain Alex Carey - who went on to make a century

  17-12-2025 09:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carey, who went on to make an emotional century at his home ground as Australia closed on 326 for eight, had 72 when he appeared to underedge a delivery from Josh Tongue.
  
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• Darts star's attempt to kill the Ally Pally wasp with bug killer BACKFIRES as he sprays his own eyes - leaving him in tears, dabbing his eyes... and losing!

  17-12-2025 09:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The famous bug has made headlines this year more than ever with its attacks on players, including defending champion Luke Littler, who was left ducking and diving on Friday.
  
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• Jofra Archer shines for England, while local hero Alex Carey thrills crowd with emotional century to give Australia handy cushion after tense first day of third Ashes Test

  17-12-2025 09:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN ADELAIDE: A century from Alex Carey and some outstanding bowling from Jofra Archer were the centrepieces of a tense opening day in Adelaide.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side - and pays tribute to his father after family tragedy, as Australia move to 326-8 at close

  17-12-2025 08:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• Aussie cricket star Cameron Green is SAVAGED for Ashes dismissal just hours after making IPL history

  17-12-2025 08:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green was sold for over $4million at the IPL auction - but his next batting innings will have his new team nervous.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side - and pays tribute to his father after family tragedy

  17-12-2025 08:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• Franco Smith is doing a sensational job at Glasgow Warriors. But here's why that is BAD NEWS for Scottish rugby...

  17-12-2025 08:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From the moment he led Glasgow Warriors to the URC title in the summer of 2024, Franco Smith has been the heir apparent for the Scotland head coach job.
  
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• Chelsea's £52m summer signing fails yet another audition - this time against a League One side as Enzo Maresca does all he can to stay in fans' good books, writes KIERAN GILL

  17-12-2025 08:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: If there was one position in Chelsea's first team that was up for grabs in Premier League games, it was on the left wing.
  
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• Breakdown of a Parkhead breakdown: The FIVE key issues Wilfried Nancy needs to address at Celtic if he is going to convince anyone he's the right man for the job

  17-12-2025 08:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having presided over the worst start of any manager in Celtic's history, Wilfried Nancy is already under huge pressure despite only being three games into his tenure.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Pat Cummins is furious after getting out as unexpected Aussie nears an amazing century

  17-12-2025 07:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• Aussie sport mourns death of history-making Olympian after she lost her battle with illness

  17-12-2025 07:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aussie sports fans are mourning the death of Olympian Kym Ireland, who has died following a battle with illness.
  
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• ASHES BREAKFAST: Harry Brook makes a costly error, Australia star goes for more than £2m as record IPL signing and worst shot of the series

  17-12-2025 07:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT IN ADELAIDE: England appear to be heading towards their second best day of the Ashes so far. Australia suffered a blow before the start of play.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Unlikely Aussie leads fightback as England get another breakthrough

  17-12-2025 06:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• Terence Crawford's retirement leaves a sour taste in the mouth... he has tarnished his legacy and disrespected the sport of boxing, writes JEFF POWELL

  17-12-2025 06:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  How quickly a man can tarnish his legacy. Crawford's disrespect for his profession rained on the start of fight week for Anthony Joshua and Jake Paulas they arrived in Miami.
  
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• New York Knicks win first title since 1973 as stunning fourth-quarter comeback seals NBA Cup glory against Victor Wembanyama's Spurs

  17-12-2025 06:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama was closing in on his first trophy with the San Antonio Spurs until the Knicks' late comeback turned the game on its head, with Jalen Brunson leading his team to victory.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Usman Khawaja falls just short of his century as England get the upper hand again

  17-12-2025 05:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• New York Knicks win NBA Cup after stunning fourth-quarter comeback as Jordan Clarkson helps spoil Victor Wembanyama's dream of a first title

  17-12-2025 05:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NBAsuperstar Victor Wembanyama was closing in on his first trophy with the San Antonio Spurs until the Knicks' late comeback turned the game on its head.
  
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• How police used secret sting operation to catch fugitive football coach Travis Turner: Experts reveal child porn snare tactics

  17-12-2025 05:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The married father-of-three, 46, has been on the lam since November 20, when he fled into the wood by his home in Appalachia, Virginia, with a gun in hand.
  
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• Explained: The meaning behind Aussie Ashes star's strange nickname

  17-12-2025 05:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jake Weatherald has enjoyed a successful start to his Test career - and now his unique nickname has been revealed.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Aussie fans want one of their own stars AXED after his shocker in Adelaide

  17-12-2025 04:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• Excruciating moment rapper Ja Rule smashes golf ball straight into crowd at Derek Jeter's charity tournament

  17-12-2025 04:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Remarkable footage, captured from just meters away, shows Ja Rule teeing off with people surrounding the tee box in the Bahamas.
  
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• Travis Head makes eye-opening prediction about how drunk fans will get at Adelaide Ashes Test

  17-12-2025 04:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aussie cult hero batsman Travis Head has loudly questioned how many fans will actually visit Adelaide's bars and restaurants following a full day of Test cricket on the beers.
  
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• Ashes LIVE: Disaster for Australia as two stars get out within two balls of each other straight after lunch

  17-12-2025 03:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.
  
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• Truth behind how shock Ring doorbell footage of Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's secret Airbnb rendezvous really came to light

  17-12-2025 03:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The romance, between a 24-year-old former cheerleader and the NFL's greatest ever coach, has been the subject of explosive reports throughout his tenure with the UNC Tar Heels.
  
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• UNTOLD UNITED: THE DOWNFALL OF BRITAIN'S BIGGEST CLUB. Volume 3 - How the new-age 'experts' blew £2billion on a ruinous transfer policy that left United for dead

  17-12-2025 03:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two of United's biggest signings of the past decade quickly realised that the empire Sir Alex Ferguson built had fallen into a state of decay since his retirement in 2013. They were right.
  
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