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• Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

  13-06-2026 00:49 via bbc.com
  
  Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
  
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• The REAL heroes of the World Cup: Classy Japan fans clean up after themselves following draw against the Netherlands

  15-06-2026 00:39 via dailymail.com
  
  The Samurai Blue got their World Cup underway at a packed and air-conditioned AT&T Stadium on Sunday evening against the Netherlands.
  
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• Anti-Trump protests erupt outside White House ahead of UFC Freedom 250 while thousands of MMA fans wait in massive lines for President's birthday extravaganza

  15-06-2026 00:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands descended on the Ellipse in Washington DC on Sunday afternoon in anxious anticipation for the UFC Freedom 250 card at the nearby White House, where there remains threats of showers.
  
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• Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Ronald Koeman's side are powerful, well-organised and have strong depth but lack key ingredient to win the World Cup, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE

  15-06-2026 00:36 via dailymail.com
  
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: As the game's greatest prize eluded him as a player, Koeman is determined to make amends as a coach. But his team are far more dour than previous versions.
  
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• Netherlands vs Japan - World Cup LIVE: Holland in front after stunner from former Premier League man as Group F clash bursts into life after cagey first half in Dallas

  14-06-2026 23:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as the Netherlands get their World Cup campaign underway with a clash against Japan.
  
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• Thousands cram into huge lines as they flood to White House hours before UFC Freedom 250 as storms threaten Trump's birthday extravaganza

  14-06-2026 23:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands descended on the Ellipse in Washington DC on Sunday afternoon in anxious anticipation for the UFC Freedom 250 card at the nearby White House, where there remains threats of showers.
  
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• Truth about Donald Trump's friendship with Dana White revealed in full by UFC insiders... as Freedom 250 fight takes place on White House lawn

  14-06-2026 23:31 via dailymail.com
  
  UFC Freedom 250 - which features seven fights, two world title bouts, and a crowd just yards from the Oval Office - is the most visible symbol yet of one of sport's most unlikely partnerships.
  
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• Winning World Cup opener is a massive step towards making history, says Scotland skipper Andy Robertson

  14-06-2026 23:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Robertson claimed that Scotland's win over Haiti felt like a big step towards the creation of history.
  
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• 'I was quite emotional seeing my family,' admits Scotland defender Grant Hanley after fulfilling lifelong dream

  14-06-2026 23:30 via dailymail.com
  
  It was seeing familiar faces in a foreign land after one of the greatest nights of his life which did it for Grant Hanley.
  
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• England WIN the World Cup (of Darts)! Luke Littler and Luke Humphries triumph over the Dutch to be crowned world champions - so now over to you Thomas Tuchel

  14-06-2026 23:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Littler and Humphries had the pressure of the favourites tag as the top seeds entering the tournament.
  
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• Knicks owner James Dolan 'made wild sex demand to New York stars' before NBA Championship playoff run

  14-06-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  The New York Knicks' championship run that ended with wins in 15 of their last 16 postseason games began with a speech from owner James Dolan to his players that included one odd request.
  
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• New Yorkers hailed as the real MVPs as social media goes wild over lone moment of 'beauty' amid chaotic Knicks Championship celebrations

  14-06-2026 22:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Amidst the rowdy and raucous celebrations of the New York Knicks ending their 53-year title drought, a pair of Knicks fans took a different tack rather than rampage through the city.
  
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• Germany vs Curacao RECAP: Ruthless four-time champions hand minnows brutal World Cup lesson in Dallas as Julian Nagelsmann's men look to send message to rivals

  14-06-2026 22:36 via dailymail.com
  
  RECAP Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Germany get their World Cup campaign underway against tournament debutants Curacao.
  
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• Kim Kardashian congratulates Formula One star boyfriend Lewis Hamilton after legend's first Ferrari win at the Barcelona Grand Prix - one week on from her controversial Monaco appearance

  14-06-2026 22:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Kim Kardashian congratulated her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton after the Formula One legend secured his long-awaited first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
  
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• Germany 7-1 Curacao: World Cup minnows are thrashed by Kai Havertz and Co as Julian Nagelsmann's ruthless side make huge statement in brutal lesson to tiny Caribbean island

  14-06-2026 21:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
  
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• Ollie Robinson to MISS England's second Test against New Zealand through injury - with captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson also dropped amid ECB probe into post-Lord's night out

  14-06-2026 21:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Robinson was player of the match at Lord's, where he began his first Test in more than two years with a triple-wicket maiden and finished with career-best match figures of seven for 77 to seal a 115-run win.
  
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• Netherlands vs Japan - World Cup Group F LIVE: Ronald Koeman's side get their campaign started in Dallas

  14-06-2026 21:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as the Netherlands get their World Cup campaign underway with a clash against Japan.
  
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• Germany vs Curacao: Ruthless four-time champions hand minnows brutal World Cup lesson in Dallas as Julian Nagelsmann's men look to send message to rivals

  14-06-2026 21:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Germany get their World Cup campaign underway against tournament debutants Curacao.
  
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• Gareth Southgate reveals he rejected World Cup punditry roles to avoid England stars being quizzed on his views: 'It's best to stay out of the way'

  14-06-2026 21:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Three Lions boss was in charge at Euro 2024 when the likes of Harry Kane were asked about the remarks of ex players, such as Gary Lineker , who called one of their performances 's***'.
  
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• Charles Barkley goes viral for wild Sydney Sweeney reaction at NBA Finals... days after sparking meltdown with 'Cardi D' joke

  14-06-2026 21:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Idaho-born actress Sydney Sweeney was in attendance at Game 5 of the NBA Finals to cheer for the New York Knicks. Basketball analyst Charles Barkley was surprised she was there.
  
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• FIFA's World Cup 'hydration breaks' are more than a money-grabbing disgrace - they're a momentum killer with Haiti and Curacao stunted, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

  14-06-2026 21:04 via dailymail.com
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: You cannot miss the big screen at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough - it's 360 feet wide and 60 high.
  
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• Why World Cup stars are 'BANNED' from speaking Spanish in the United States - as storm erupts over FIFA's press conference rules

  14-06-2026 21:00 via dailymail.com
  
  FIFA has been accused of banning Spanish at the World Cup - after a number of stars were told not to speak the language during press conferences.
  
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• Germany vs Curacao: World Cup titans take control of Group E clash following first-half scare as Julian Nagelsmann's men look to send message to rivals in Dallas

  14-06-2026 20:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Germany get their World Cup campaign underway against tournament debutants Curacao.
  
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• Jalen Brunson weighs in on Taylor Swift Knicks controversy as he defends radio host who told popstar to 'get out' of MSG on hot mic

  14-06-2026 20:04 via dailymail.com
  
  New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson used his winning momentum after claiming the NBA title to try and call off the Swifties on behalf of his friend Monica McNutt.
  
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• Eberechi Eze reveals he WILL take a World Cup penalty if called upon as 'grateful' Arsenal star vows to keep controversial run-up after Champions League nightmare

  14-06-2026 20:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Eze insisted that he will be ready to step up for England in a World Cup knockout shootout if called upon and believes the pain of Budapest will improve him as a player.
  
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• Anthony Gordon in line to get the nod for starting role against Croatia while Ezri Konsa appears set to partner John Stones in Dallas - but Thomas Tuchel faces Bukayo Saka fitness concern

  14-06-2026 19:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Tuchel sees the value of both of his left wingers over 90 minutes, with Gordon offering positional discipline and intensity from the off.
  
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• Revealed: Why England have no concerns over Ivan Toney's Canadian visa - after Thomas Partey was banned from entering the country - INSIDE SPORT

  14-06-2026 19:22 via dailymail.com
  
  INSIDE SPORT: England have no concerns over Ivan Toney's ability to enter Canada should the Three Lions have to play in the country.
  
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• TV WATCH: Joe Hart was a strange choice of pundit for Scotland's World Cup return, but the former Celtic goalkeeper got one thing right

  14-06-2026 19:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Shortly after the BBC's coverage of Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco had finished, it was time for a quick pitstop as they refreshed their line-up of pundits for Scotland versus Haiti.
  
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• NBA champion Knicks receive a heroes' welcome in New York as jubilant players hang out of car windows after all-night party

  14-06-2026 19:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The NBA champion New York Knicks are back in the Big Apple after arriving home on a charter flight from San Antonio just hours after winning the title.
  
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• Marc Cucurella set to join Real Madrid: Chelsea reach verbal agreement over £50m sale of full-back - as Blues team-mate Enzo Fernandez BACKS exit with social media 'like'

  14-06-2026 18:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Cucurella is set to cost €55m (£47.4m) up front, with a further €5m (£4.3m) in achievable add-ons. It remains only an agreement at this stage, with the paperwork still to be finalised.
  
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