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• Fox executives rage at bitter TV rival ESPN over network's lack of World Cup coverage

  17-06-2026 01:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Fox and FS1 has exclusive rights to every single World Cup game in America after paying $485 million to FIFA. They took over as rights holder from ESPN in 2018.
  
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• Socceroos fans sing controversial Trump 'sex offender' chant as grudge match vs USA looms at the World Cup

  18-06-2026 05:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Footage of hundreds of Socceroos diehards taking up the cry has been liked almost 90,000 times.
  
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• Tragedy as 8-year-old dies during World Cup watch party with cops blaming 'accidental drowning'

  18-06-2026 04:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Paramedics attempted to perform life-saving measures at the scene before the young boy was rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where he was tragically pronounced dead.
  
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• Footy heartthrob Isaac Quaynor reveals new romance after keeping it a secret for months

  18-06-2026 03:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The Collingwood star's status as one of the most eligible bachelors in the AFL has come to an end.
  
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• Footy star Kane Evans reveals heartwarming update on mum's health battle after coming out as gay

  18-06-2026 03:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The first openly gale male rugby league player in 30 years revealed the amazing development on Wednesday.
  
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• World Cup icon's disgusted reaction to his goalkeeper son goes viral after Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick past him

  18-06-2026 03:23 via dailymail.com
  
  As the third goal flew into the back of the net, TV cameras immediately cut to the World Cup icon, who was captured sporting an expression of pure disappointment during the game.
  
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• Construction worker found dead in a ceiling at the Denver Broncos' new $175m practice facility

  18-06-2026 03:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Fire rescue crews responded and were able to access the man, whose name has not yet been released, but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. A cause of death has also not been given.
  
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• Insiders reveal how Sonny Baker bounced back from horror debut to shine at the Oval: finding his inner peace, REDUCING his speed, drinking bone broth and taking one key bit of advice from Hampshire team-mates

  18-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  After two chastening international debuts last year, at the Oval it was very much third time lucky for Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker.
  
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• How Thomas Tuchel got England off to a winning start: The Jude Bellingham treatment, the Arsenal set-piece trick, the half-time rant and the clever use of the bench...but why the defence is a cause for concern

  18-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  This was one of the most entertaining games of the tournament but it took a huge improvement after the break for England to win. Here Daily Mail Sport examines the big topics from a huge night in Texas.
  
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• See the awkward moment Phil Gould forces his Nine co-hosts into awkward silence with intense State of Origin spray

  18-06-2026 02:54 via dailymail.com
  
  The former Blues coach turned Bulldogs boss shocked his fellow panellists as he lashed out at the Blues' top brass after the game two loss to Queensland.
  
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• Stephen A. Smith trolled by World Cup fans as he shows embarrassing lack of knowledge on ESPN show

  18-06-2026 02:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Smith, who usually analyzes and offers razor sharp opinions on the NBA and NFL for ESPN, questioned whether France will finally win the World Cup this time around.
  
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• England vs Croatia - World Cup RECAP: Three Lions score FOUR goals as sub Marcus Rashford gets in on the act to add to Harry Kane double and Jude Bellingham's strike

  18-06-2026 01:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England finally joined the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
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• Family issues heartbreaking update on jockey Kristy Bennett after a horror fall left her in an induced coma

  18-06-2026 01:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Kristy Bennett has been in the fight of her life since the terrible accident on the Gold Coast two weeks ago.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel reveals details of half-time team talk that inspired England's World Cup victory over Croatia

  18-06-2026 01:30 via dailymail.com
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Thomas Tuchel delivered a dressing room dressing down to inspire England to victory in their World Cup opener.
  
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• England 4-2 Croatia - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was Thomas Tuchel's shining star, who 'offered far too little', who was 'indecisive' and which two players got just 3 out of 10? Now use our new tool to give YOUR verdict

  18-06-2026 01:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?
  
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• Knicks set to come face to face with Trump after president was 'thunderously booed' at NBA Finals game

  18-06-2026 01:13 via dailymail.com
  
  New York Knicks owner James Dolan has confirmed that the NBA champions will accept an invitation to celebrate their historic title victory at the White House.
  
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• NBA star's fiancee breaks her silence after friend, 26, mysteriously dropped dead at her luxury bachelorette party in St Barts

  18-06-2026 01:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Jade Jones took to Instagram on Wednesday to pay an emotional tribute to Makenzi Kern after she passed away during her luxurious bachelorette party in St. Barts.
  
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• England fans forced to TAKE DOWN flags at World Cup opener with Croatia - as security enforce FIFA order to scupper tradition

  18-06-2026 01:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's side got their campaign off to the perfect start with a 4-2 victory at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday evening (BST).
  
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• Liverpool launch stunning move to hijack Newcastle's move for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz

  18-06-2026 01:04 via dailymail.com
  
  SIMON JONES: Though Newcastle had stepped up talks, Osasuna had been waiting for the right structure and Liverpool have now stepped in to agree terms.
  
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• England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions have the firepower to go far at this World Cup with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham at the forefront - however, this side needs to improve defensively and fast, writes OLIVER HOLT

  18-06-2026 00:59 via dailymail.com
  
  OLIVER HOLT AT DALLAS STADIUM: England had started their campaign with a 4-2 win and suddenly, dreams had been unleashed.
  
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• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Three Lions score FOUR goals as sub Marcus Rashford gets in on the act to add to Harry Kane double and Jude Bellingham's strike

  18-06-2026 00:22 via dailymail.com
  
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
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• England 4 Croatia 2 - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was Thomas Tuchel's shining star, who 'offered far too little', who was 'indecisive' and which two players got just 3 out of 10? Now use our new tool to give YOUR verdict

  18-06-2026 00:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?
  
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• England assistant Anthony Barry gives furious half-time interview after 'fearful and nervous' display against Croatia - before Jude Bellingham instantly restores the Three Lions' lead in second half

  18-06-2026 00:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Barry stressed that England fallen back into 'fearful' patterns on both occasions after going ahead and that it was a subject addressed with the squad at half-time.
  
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• 'Scores' of ticketless England fans breach security and attend World Cup opener against Croatia in Texas - as ticketed supporters bemoan 'ridiculous' security in place for match

  18-06-2026 00:01 via dailymail.com
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN TEXAS: England's World Cup opener was the scene of a major security breach after 'scores' of ticketless Three Lions fans managed to enter their World Cup opener with Croatia.
  
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• NBA insider drops major revelation on LeBron James' future as Lakers star considers retirement

  17-06-2026 23:56 via dailymail.com
  
  The update comes just weeks after the 41-year-old superstar wrapped up his 23rd season in the league, a grueling campaign that culminated in a Western Conference semifinals exit.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel spotted in heated argument with Jordan Pickford during England's World Cup opener against Croatia: 'Do as I told you!'

  17-06-2026 23:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The Three Lions had gone ahead in Dallas through Harry Kane's retaken penalty when the dispute allegedly occurred.
  
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• Knicks star reveals his fiancee's reaction after he was put on strict sex ban during NBA Finals run

  17-06-2026 23:28 via dailymail.com
  
  The newly crowned NBA champion confirmed that his fiancee was far from thrilled when he brought home the news of the mandatory dry spell ahead of their historic title run.
  
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• Ryan Christie would love to have more tears for souvenirs if Scotland can get the result they need to go where he could never have dreamed

  17-06-2026 23:13 via dailymail.com
  
  One way or another, Scotland's clash with Morocco is bound to be dramatic. If there's a fair wind behind Steve Clarke's players, it has the potential to be historic.
  
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• Tragedy as promising college wrestler, 20, is killed after suffering brain injury in motorcycle accident

  17-06-2026 22:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania is mourning the loss of a 20-year-old wrestler and student who died in a tragic motorcycle accident.
  
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• Harry Kane puts England ahead from the penalty spot in World Cup opener after seeing initial spot kick saved - before he was reprieved by VAR

  17-06-2026 22:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Harry Kane was given a reprieve by VAR before he put England ahead from the penalty spot against Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup.
  
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