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• Kellie Finlayson undergoes another surgery amid stage four cancer battle

  12-06-2026 06:49 via dailymail.com
  
  This footy WAG keeps defying the odds - and has undergone another surgery amid her stage four cancer battle
  
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• Broncos' Jonathon Cooper arrested AGAIN just one week after he and his girlfriend were booked on domestic violence charges

  12-06-2026 16:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been arrested for the second time in about a week. Last weekend, Cooper posted a public apology after he was jailed for domestic violence.
  
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• Victor Wembanyama national anthem controversy erupts after gesture during NBA Finals vs New York Knicks

  12-06-2026 15:50 via dailymail.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama is facing growing uproar over his national anthem etiquette after being mysteriously absent for The Star-Spangled Banner Banner.
  
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• Player confusion, coaching chaos and a BIZARRE men-against-boys training policy... the INSIDE STORY on the turmoil tearing Munster Rugby apart - as the clamour for Keith Wood to take over intensifies

  12-06-2026 15:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Players are now reported to be taking part in one-on-one interviews to canvass their opinions on how Munster Rugby can finally be FIXED in independent review.
  
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• Police in Peru disguise themselves as World Cup mascots for dramatic drugs raid - to avoid arousing suspicion at football fanatic dealer's house

  12-06-2026 15:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Officers approaching the house of the potentially dangerous suspect dressed as Maple the Moose and Clutch the Bald Eagle. And believe it or not, their strategy worked.
  
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• Jose Mourinho makes Bernardo Silva his first Real Madrid signing - and tasks Man City's good influence with fixing dressing room where players are fighting each other

  12-06-2026 15:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Real Madrid are expected to complete the signing of Man City legend Bernardo Silva to kick off Jose Mourinho's second spell at the club. 
  
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• Thomas Tuchel drops big hint about his core England 'leadership group' in their official World Cup photo - after Jude Bellingham said 'things were wrong off the pitch' at the Euros

  12-06-2026 15:26 via dailymail.com
  
  England have released their pre-World Cup squad photo as they aim to end 60 years of hurt in North America - and it could hold a big suggestion of who Thomas Tuchel considers his Three Lions leaders.
  
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• Scotland aim to make it big in Boston as Steve Clarke's men eye the perfect World Cup start against Haiti... but can even this city's famed pub culture sustain the Tartan Army invasion?

  12-06-2026 15:07 via dailymail.com
  
  The birthplace of the American revolution, Boston is steeped in history and heritage.
  
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• Three Lions stars ditch suits for traditional World Cup team photo as Thomas Tuchel and his players opt for a £205 Marks and Spencer look instead

  12-06-2026 15:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Long gone are the days of suit and ties, Thomas Tuchel's boys opted for t-shirts with a pair of trousers topped by a mixture of blazers, jackets and overshirts.
  
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• Bernardo Silva agrees two-year deal to join Real Madrid - after Jose Mourinho targeted Man City legend to 'improve standards and behaviour in the dressing room'

  12-06-2026 13:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Real Madrid are expected to complete the signing of Man City legend Bernardo Silva to kick off Jose Mourinho's second spell at the club. 
  
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• Meet Matt Freese: the USMNT World Cup star who rejected Manchester United for Harvard... now, he faces the biggest test of his life

  12-06-2026 13:54 via dailymail.com
  
  For most players the chance to join Man United would be too good to ponder, let alone turn down. Yet for Matt Freese, the lure of Old Trafford couldn't tempt him to betray his parents' wishes.
  
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• Rob Baxter's U-turn, 'brutal' beach runs, the surprise package from Italy, Henry Slade's secret and BBQ and beer sessions: Insiders reveal the reasons for Exeter's amazing revival

  12-06-2026 13:47 via dailymail.com
  
  In April last year, Exeter hit the lowest point in their modern history when they shipped 13 tries and lost 79-17 at Gloucester. The loss prompted chairman and benefactor Tony Rowe to read the riot act.
  
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• Now England face World Cup empty seats embarrassment: Hundreds of tickets still available - with sky-high prices starting at £648 - for opening game against Croatia despite FIFA's 'unprecedented demand' boast

  12-06-2026 12:47 via dailymail.com
  
  The opening night of the tournament was marred by large swathes of empty seats at South Korea's match with Czechia in Guadalajara - and this could be the case for several other games.
  
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• Kenny Jackett dead at 64: Former Millwall, Watford and Portsmouth manager passes away 18 months after quitting work for medical reasons

  12-06-2026 12:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Jacket achieved promotion to the Championship twice in his career.
  
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• Taylor Swift is credited with breaking 'Trump Curse' in New York Knicks' greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

  12-06-2026 12:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Taylor Swift cheered on the New York Knicks as they completed a historic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals - with some crediting her for breaking Donald Trump's 'curse'.
  
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• REVEALED: Growing support for Munster Rugby LEGEND to take over as CEO... plus the INSIDE STORY on the continued turmoil at Thomond Park as independent review into the chaos kicks in

  12-06-2026 12:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Players reported to be taking part in one-on-one interviews this week to canvass their opinions on how Munster Rugby is run and what could improve.
  
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• Jermaine Jenas calls out Kate Garraway for her 'unfair questions' in car-crash 'comeback' interview about his sexting scandal that led to his BBC sacking and divorce from his wife

  12-06-2026 11:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Jenas, who starred in the BBC's football coverage and fronted the One Show, was sacked by the BBC in August 2025 after sending several explicit texts to female employees at the broadcaster.
  
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• South Africa's World Cup pundits are stunned into complete silence as their hopes collapse in opening game against Mexico after TWO red cards

  12-06-2026 11:20 via dailymail.com
  
  While the 2-0 scoreline was hardly dreadful, South Africa suffered two red cards and their error-strewn performance gave much cause for consternation.
  
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• Every final. Every iconic moment (including THAT headbutt, Pele's wizardry and an Argentinian assassination). DEEP DIVE's nostalgic guide to the history of the World Cup

  12-06-2026 11:13 via dailymail.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup final will be played in front of billions, but sport's biggest spectacle had a humble beginning. DEEP DIVE has compiled a guide on every single tournament.
  
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• Robbed in broad daylight, caught up in violence with tensions and tear gas exploding - and stranded on a bus: CHARLOTTE DALY on an anarchic first 24 hours at the World Cup of chaos

  12-06-2026 10:24 via dailymail.com
  
  CHARLOTTE DALY IN MEXICO: Before a ball had even been kicked, I had been robbed, stranded on an official FIFA media bus that couldn't reach the stadium and caught up in violence.
  
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• Why the hype over £130m Man City target Elliot Anderson really is justified: Here's what he'd bring, how he's raced ahead of Morgan Gibbs-White and his surprise message from Thomas Tuchel

  12-06-2026 09:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Football managers are rarely candid when speaking publicly about the transfer market but at Nottingham Forest in May, Eddie Howe let the mask slip.
  
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• Matthew Bielefeld's heartbroken soulmate reveals final goodbye before Finke Desert Race tragedy that claimed 'larger than life' rider

  12-06-2026 09:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The partner of Finke Desert Race rider Matthew Bielefeld has shared a heartbreaking tribute after the 27-year-old was killed while competing in one of Australia's toughest motorsport events
  
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• Olympic gold medal winner Kyle Chalmers reveals he had to pay $5000 to make the Australian team

  12-06-2026 09:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Olympic gold medalist Kyle Chalmers has revealed he has forked out $5000 just to compete at the ongoing Australian Swimming trials
  
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• INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: What our spies are telling us from England's secret pre-World Cup match - CRAIG HOPE reports

  12-06-2026 09:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Craig Hope is inside the England camp every day as the Three Lions look to end 60 years of hurt at the World Cup this summer. Watch the video to find out more.
  
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• Rohan Dennis allegedly caught driving with kids in the car after he was banned for five years following the death of his Olympic star wife

  12-06-2026 09:17 via dailymail.com
  
  South Australia Police said they stopped a 36-year-old Medindie man just after 4pm on Thursday, after officers saw him driving a vehicle with the two youngsters inside.
  
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• The World Cup XI in the shop window:  Morocco's midfielder admired by Arsenal, the Ivorian star who has impressed Everton and Newcastle... and Liverpool's prime target this summer

  12-06-2026 09:00 via dailymail.com
  
  With high-profile managers and sport directors looking on, many will use the World Cup to earn a big deal elsewhere. Here, Daily Mail Sport highlights an XI of stars who could be on the move…
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: Highlights from the match you missed, ITV gaffe, Erling Haaland takes in a new sport, FIFA left embarrassed by empty seats - and what to watch today

  12-06-2026 08:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup breakfast - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America, Mexico and Canada.
  
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• NRL backs leading referee Ashley Klein for State of Origin II despite revelations of a gambling addiction that cost him $400,000

  12-06-2026 08:53 via dailymail.com
  
  The NRL has thrown its support behind Ashley Klein after it emerged the game's most senior referee battled a gambling problem that reportedly cost him more than $400,000
  
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• World Cup Breakfast: ITV gaffe, Erling Haaland takes in a new sport, FIFA left embarrassed by empty seats, match highlights, the mad moments you missed - and what to watch today

  12-06-2026 08:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup breakfast - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America, Mexico and Canada.
  
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• Scotland women set for their own World Cup adventure as cricket's leading lights converge on England for T20 showpiece

  12-06-2026 08:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Steve Clarke's footballers aren't the only Scots preparing to embrace the bright lights and glamour of a World Cup.
  
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