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• France wins dramatic jumping final

  17-08-2016 23:31
  By Caroline Stauffer RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - France won its second team show jumping gold medal ever and its first in 40 years on Wednesday in a dramatic final round of competition featuring eliminations, last-minute horse swaps and rails toppling down. The United States took silver after Olympic veteran Beezie Madden withdrew due to an injured horse, meaning the United States started with only three riders and was not able to drop its worst score when Lucy Davis knocked a rail down for four
  
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• Sherrone Moore's ex-mistress Paige Shiver launches bombshell lawsuit against the University of Michigan: 'Ensure the truth comes out'

  09-07-2026 00:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Sherrone Moore's former executive assistant and mistress is suing the University of Michigan, four months after she quietly left her position in the athletics department.
  
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• Pregnant Carli Lloyd bites back at body-shaming online troll as US World Cup meltdown continues

  09-07-2026 00:47 via dailymail.com
  
  The Fox Sports analyst has been strong in her criticism of the US men's national team since they were dumped out of the tournament by Belgium, and it has led to abuse from some online.
  
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• 'Racist' senator launches ANOTHER attack on 'son of a b****' Kylian Mbappe as angry Paraguay fans burn effigies of France star and label him 'most hated man' in the country

  09-07-2026 00:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The Paraguayan politician who was accused of 'brazen racism' by France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched another extraordinary attack on the footballer.
  
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• Thinking Out Loud! Ed Sheeran thinks it's coming home after playing a private gig for the squad

  09-07-2026 00:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Sunday's thrilling 3-2 victory against adversity at the Estadio Azteca set up Saturday's quarter-final clash between Thomas Tuchel's side and Norway in Miami.
  
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• Man United suffer ANOTHER transfer blow with Aurelien Tchouameni set to sign a new contract with Real Madrid amid interest from Old Trafford chiefs

  09-07-2026 00:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Talks are ongoing with the France international's representatives who had drawn enquiries from United. However, his lucrative salary meant a deal with United was always difficult to achieve.
  
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• Travis Kelce's friend reveals stunning moment in Taylor Swift wedding 'that had everyone floored'

  09-07-2026 00:18 via dailymail.com
  
  NFL icon Ryan Fitzpatrick has revealed that guests were left stunned by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding - with one moment in particular proving to be particularly jaw-dropping.
  
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• Inside Man United's pre-season plans: The stars back on first day, latest on injured players and an update on summer transfer window business after agreeing £50m Andrey Santos deal

  09-07-2026 00:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Manchester United 's players will begin reporting back for pre-season at Carrington on Thursday, just 46 days after the last campaign finished at Brighton in May.
  
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• Supercomputer reveals England's prospects of World Cup glory after reaching quarter-finals - with defending champions Argentina THIRD favourites

  09-07-2026 00:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Daily Mail Sport explores how each nation's chances are looking ahead of the last-eight as a supercomputer predicts their chances of lifting the World Cup later this month.
  
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• A place in the World Cup final is England's for the taking... the showdown with Erling Haaland's Norway is dangerous but the Azteca win must be a prologue to history not a footnote to failure, writes CRAIG HOPE

  08-07-2026 23:47 via dailymail.com
  
  If England are to safeguard the legacy of One Night in Mexico, they cannot afford one bad tea-time in Miami. Norway, and not Brazil, brings a different kind of pressure.
  
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• Caitlin Clark WNBA scandal reignites as another Fever teammate calls out rival who punched her in the neck

  08-07-2026 23:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The WNBA found itself at the center of controversy yet again last month after Clark - arguably the face of the WNBA - was punched in the throat by Phoenix Mercury rival Alyssa Thomas.
  
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• Mason Greenwood on verge of £36m move to Fenerbahce - with Man United set for sell-on cash more than four years after he last played for the club

  08-07-2026 23:29 via dailymail.com
  
  Fenerbahce are regular runners-up to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, but manager Ismail Kartal will be hoping arrivals such as Greenwood will help them win a first league title since 2014.
  
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• Paddy Pimblett predicts Conor McGregor's comeback at UFC 329, explains why he'll school ex-French special forces soldier in co-main event and picks 'mad man' he wants Liverpool to sign

  08-07-2026 23:03 via dailymail.com
  
  WILL GRIFFEE: How do you follow up the red, white and blue fever dream that was the UFC's White House card? You bring back Conor McGregor to headline.
  
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• Kristin Cavallari doubles down on shock divorce claims after split from ex-NFL star Jay Cutler

  08-07-2026 23:01 via dailymail.com
  
  The 39-year-old recently opened up about the bitter split, claiming she was actually forced to pay out her ex-husband when their marriage legally ended in 2022.
  
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• Chris Johnson's wife shares devastating video showing how quickly ALS has ravaged the NFL great

  08-07-2026 22:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Johnson, the 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, rocked the sporting world when he made the devastating announcement during an interview with Michael Strahan.
  
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• Jason Kelce hits the golf course in first appearance since being best man at brother Travis' wedding with Taylor Swift

  08-07-2026 22:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Less than a week after the extravaganza, the NFL former center had come crashing back to reality as he was spotted at the 2026 ACC Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe.
  
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• Justin Bieber becomes latest act to join star-studded FIFA World Cup halftime show... as rumors continue to swirl over a Taylor Swift surprise

  08-07-2026 22:28 via dailymail.com
  
  FIFA announced the Canadian's addition to the lineup on Wednesday, where he will be joined by a host of other big names for a blockbuster 11-minute show in the middle of the game.
  
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• Super six to watch at the Renaissance Club

  08-07-2026 22:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The most globally popular player on the planet, McIlroy will once again be the star man this week and the biggest draw for the crowds at The Renaissance.
  
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• Rory McIlroy, Bob MacIntyre and Scottie Scheffler all agree... Scottish Open MUST be protected at all costs

  08-07-2026 22:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Rory McIlroy and Bob MacIntyre have united to launch a passionate defence of the Genesis Scottish Open - insisting the event must be protected at all costs.
  
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• LIV doubts are parked to one side as all the stars assemble in North Berwick for blockbuster Scottish Open

  08-07-2026 22:07 via dailymail.com
  
  If the breeze starts whipping in off the Firth of Forth at this week's Genesis Scottish Open in East Lothian
  
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• Reece James trains alone again in race to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final showdown with Erling Haaland and Norway

  08-07-2026 22:01 via dailymail.com
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN KANSAS CITY: The Chelsea right back did not train with Thomas Tuchel's squad in Kansas City on Wednesday, sitting the session out with Declan Rice and Marc Guehi.
  
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• Crystal Palace set to land an Oscar, Leeds seal deal for Harry Wilson.. and we reveal how close Birmingham came to signing Illan Meslier before Arsenal approach: WINDOW WATCH

  08-07-2026 21:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
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• Bruno Guimaraes asks to LEAVE Newcastle: Magpies captain wants to join Arsenal with hope that £75m could seal deal... but Toon will NOT engage until Gunners make contact

  08-07-2026 21:43 via dailymail.com
  
  A verbal offer via an intermediary was dismissed, but we understand further discussions around numbers have now taken place. Sources say this is Arsenal's second offer.
  
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• Mark Sanchez trial delayed for FIFTH time after NFL star was accused of fighting truck driver high on fentanyl and cocaine

  08-07-2026 21:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Sanchez is facing multiple criminal charges after being accused of assaulting 69-year-old Perry Tole in Indianapolis back in October. He was fired as a Fox Sports analyst shortly after.
  
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• Fery nice to meet you, Your Majesty! Brit hero Arthur reveals what the Queen told him after he stunned Centre Court to reach Wimbledon semi-final

  08-07-2026 21:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Fery produced one of the all-time great British performances at the All England Club to beat ninth seed and French Open finalist Cobolli in straight sets to reach the final four.
  
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• Bruno Guimaraes asks to LEAVE Newcastle: Magpies captain makes desire to join Arsenal clear - but Eddie Howe's side maintain he is NOT for sale

  08-07-2026 21:05 via dailymail.com
  
  As it stands, Newcastle say he Guimaraes not for sale. The onus is on Arsenal to make a suitable offer that could change their stance on the club captain, who joined in 2022.
  
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• Ukraine tennis star Marta Kostyuk hits out at 'terrible' call to let Russia back into Olympics: 'I just want to beat every Russian I play'

  08-07-2026 20:32 via dailymail.com
  
  JAMES SHARPE: The star reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a victory over Jasmine Paolini a day after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia.
  
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• Travis Kelce's longtime friend backtracks after calling him out over Taylor Swift wedding snub: 'Can invite whoever the f*** you want'

  08-07-2026 20:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Despite their long friendship, Lewan failed to land an invite to the star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden last Friday, where Kelce tied the knot with Swift in front of 1,000 guests.
  
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• Details of Claude Lemieux's will revealed following NHL legend's tragic suicide at 60

  08-07-2026 20:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The four-time Stanley Cup champion, one of the most controversial players in hockey history, died by suicide on May 28, sparking an outpouring of sadness within the hockey community.
  
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• 'I just want to beat every Russian I play': Ukraine tennis star Marta Kostyuk hits out at 'terrible' call to let nation back into Olympics

  08-07-2026 20:00 via dailymail.com
  
  JAMES SHARPE: The star reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a victory over Jasmine Paolini a day after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on Russia.
  
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