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• Fierce ISIL resistance as Iraqi troops move on Mosul

  20-10-2016 23:30
  
  Fourth day of battle to retake ISIL stronghold sees entrance of Iraqi special forces and an advance from the northeast.
  
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• Furious Belgium 'investigating all options' over FIFA's 'astonishing' decision to allow USA star Folarin Balogun to play in World Cup last-16 clash

  05-07-2026 21:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The decision was confirmed on Sunday, in a major boost to the USMNT who will now have Balogun available for Monday's round of 16 game against Belgium.
  
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• Tennis lovers share their upset after being served 'disappointing' strawberries and cream at Wimbledon

  05-07-2026 21:17 via dailymail.com
  
  For some Wimbledon spectators, this year's famous strawberries and cream has left a sour taste - with attendees complaining that thedessert has fallen victim to shrinkflation.
  
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• Newcastle complete £43m move for World Cup star Bazoumana Toure, West Ham target ambitious move for James McAtee - and Tottenham's Radu Dragusin heads to Italy on loan: WINDOW WATCH

  05-07-2026 21:15 via dailymail.com
  
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
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• Australia thrash England by seven wickets at Lord's as they romp to a seventh women's T20 World Cup title

  05-07-2026 21:06 via dailymail.com
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Set a below-par 151 to reclaim the title they lost to New Zealand two years ago, Sophie Molineux's side romped home with 17 balls to spare
  
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• Revealed: The rarely-used rule that allowed USA star Folarin Balogun to skip World Cup ban and play against Belgium

  05-07-2026 20:59 via dailymail.com
  
  FIFA's decision to overturn the red card suspension for USMNT star Folarin Balogun has left many fans wondering how the American striker will be able to play against Belgium. 
  
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• Brazil vs Norway - World Cup last 16 LIVE: Erling Haaland and Co eye quarter-final place in blockbuster tie against Carlo Ancelotti's side

  05-07-2026 20:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Brazil take on Norway in a World Cup last-16 clash at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  
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• Newcastle complete £43m move for World Cup star Bazoumana Toure as Brentford agree £17m deal to sign Burnley winger Jaidon Anthony: WINDOW WATCH

  05-07-2026 20:03 via dailymail.com
  
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
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• Bitter Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill launches X-rated attack on Kylian Mbappe and accuses the France star of IGNORING his handshake after fiery last-16 clash

  05-07-2026 19:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The Real Madrid star scored a decisive penalty late on in Philadelphia on Saturday, yet the game was marred by Paraguay's antics, with the South American side accused of being 'dirty'.
  
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• 'Next week will be a different animal,' warns skipper Sione Tuipulotu as Scots prepare for biggest challenge in world rugby

  05-07-2026 19:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu admits they will face the toughest test in world rugby when they clash with South Africa next weekend.
  
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• Red-carded USA star WILL be available for World Cup clash... as President Trump hails shock decision

  05-07-2026 19:34 via dailymail.com
  
  On Sunday, FIFA unexpectedly suspended the mandatory one-match ban stemming from Balogun's recent red card, providing a massive boost to the USMNT.
  
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• Ex-NCAA basketball star Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

  05-07-2026 19:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Former college basketball star Kerr Kriisa is being extradited to West Virginia due to his alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.
  
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• Djed Spence's sister in nightmare journey to Mexico City to watch Tottenham star in crunch World Cup clash as she is left stranded in USA

  05-07-2026 19:29 via dailymail.com
  
  NICK PISA IN MEXICO CITY: Bria Spence, who has been following her brother for the tournament with her daughter, was stuck after her United Airlines plane was stranded on the tarmac.
  
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• No Finn, no problem as Scotland's fringe men step from the shadows to show there's life without Russell

  05-07-2026 19:03 via dailymail.com
  
  For as long as anyone can remember, a key part of the narrative around this Scotland team has focused on their dependency on Finn Russell.
  
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• Novak Djokovic creaks in fight against Father Time but battles on to overcome plucky qualifier Roman Safiullin as he secures record-breaking Wimbledon victory, writes KIERAN GILL

  05-07-2026 18:51 via dailymail.com
  
  KIERAN GILL ON CENTRE COURT: It was in spite of that occasional stiffness that the Serbian won to leave yet more footsteps in Wimbledon history.
  
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• England fans descend on Mexico City ahead of the Three Lions' crunch match with the World Cup co-hosts

  05-07-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The tie will kick off at 1am UK time on Monday morning - despite talks that it would be moved forward due to bad weather.
  
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• Revealed: 'Mexican government sparked England kick-off time chaos' after crowd trouble killed fans in last round - as rowdy supporters lay siege to Three Lions' hotel

  05-07-2026 18:28 via dailymail.com
  
  As Three Lions supporters drew up plans for how to cope with Monday's nightmare 1am kick-off slot, news emerged that FIFA were hoping to move the start of the last 16 match forward six hours.
  
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• Charles Leclerc WINS at Silverstone for the first time as thrilling British Grand Prix is forced to end behind safety car after late Max Verstappen crash - and Kimi Antonelli suffers disastrous final ten laps

  05-07-2026 18:22 via dailymail.com
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: Just as it looked like a day to forget for the Brits, a high-pitched squeal of panic broke on the radio of the world championship leader.
  
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• Ex-Knicks star reveals tragic family accident that led to hand injury and threatened to derail his NBA Finals

  05-07-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The 28-year-old defensive specialist provided the emotional explanation just days after leaving the New York Knicks in free agency, to join the Boston Celtics.
  
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• Former NFL star and ESPN analyst arrested on domestic battery charge in Florida over July 4th weekend

  05-07-2026 16:40 via dailymail.com
  
  The 51-year-old was officially booked into the Orange County Jail on Thursday, July 4, following an alleged altercation over the holiday weekend.
  
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• Taylor Swift blasted by furious fans for inviting NFL star's wife who attacked her to wedding

  05-07-2026 16:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The intense online frustration stems from comments the NFL star's wife made two years ago, regarding Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
  
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• Man United explore surprise move for Chelsea star Andrey Santos after conceding to Tottenham in race for £85m Mateus Fernandes - as Brazilian joins long list of midfield targets

  05-07-2026 16:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Manchester United are exploring a move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos as they continue to weigh up a number of potential midfield targets.
  
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• Taylor Swift blasted by furious fans for inviting NFL star's wife who attacked her to star-studded wedding

  05-07-2026 16:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The intense online frustration stems from comments the NFL star's wife made two years ago, regarding Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
  
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• Mexico fans armed with fireworks, honking car horns and banging drums try to keep England's stars awake during late-night siege ahead of huge World Cup clash - as security chief in charge of hotel's 'ring of steel' delivers update

  05-07-2026 16:03 via dailymail.com
  
  CHARLOTTE DALY AND NICK PISA: Mexican fans gathered outside the England team hotel blaring horns, playing loud music and banging drums in an attempt to disturb them ahead of the big match,
  
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• Teenage Wimbledon star is disqualified after mistakenly launching her racquet into the crowd

  05-07-2026 15:02 via dailymail.com
  
  TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: A Wimbledon junior player was unlucky to receive a default from her first match of the Championships after accidentally launching her racquet into the crowd.
  
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• Lionel Messi addresses affair rumours with glamorous World Cup reporter after bumping into her again in Miami

  05-07-2026 14:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The 39-year-old superstar directly addressed the speculation after Argentina secured a 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in Miami on Friday.
  
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• Christian Horner is quizzed about his future in F1 as he returns to the paddock for first time since being sacked by Red Bull at Silverstone without wife Geri Halliwell

  05-07-2026 14:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Christian Horner returned to the Formula One paddock for the first time since he was sacked by Red Bull with the Netflix cameras in tow, and was reassured by the sport's ruler Mohammed Ben Sulayem that he will definitely be back on the pit wall.
  
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• England star complains that pop songstress Rita Ora is interrupting their preparations for World Cup final

  05-07-2026 14:14 via dailymail.com
  
  England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has complained that her side are facing disruption to their World Cup final preparations due to singer Rita Ora.
  
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• Brentford agree £17m deal to sign Burnley winger Jaidon Anthony - and have another Clarets star on their radar this summer: WINDOW WATCH

  05-07-2026 14:04 via dailymail.com
  
  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. Here are today's latest developments...
  
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• Mexican fans armed with fireworks and honking car horns try to keep England team awake during late-night siege ahead of crunch last-16 match

  05-07-2026 13:50 via dailymail.com
  
  CHARLOTTE DALY IN MEXICO CITY: An England security official dismissed suggestions the squad's preparations had been disrupted when speaking to Daily Mail Sport outside the hotel.
  
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