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• Nigel Pearson coy on rumours linking Leicester striker Jamie Vardy with an England call up

  14-05-2015 23:30
  
  Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has greeted rumours linking Jamie Vardy with a call up to the England squad with a 'pinch of salt'.
  
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• Man United Confidential: Stewards charged over derby assault axed by Old Trafford security, outrage at club's cup tickets warning, new stadium clears next hurdle and injury boost for Amad Diallo

  08-09-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The men are to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court in January accused of attacking the 49-year-old supporter during a peaceful protest following United's 0-0 draw with Man City in April 2025.
  
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• England have five batting options for three spots - this is who is closest to nailing down a place, the man most in trouble and the surprise return that can't be ruled out

  08-09-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  With South Africa to come this winter, it's still all to play for among England's leading batsmen. Here, Daily Mail Sport assesses the runners and riders, and their chances of nailing down a spot.
  
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• NFL's newest power couple share loved-up TikTok clip to claim: 'We're obsessed with each other'

  08-09-2026 17:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Jaxson Dart and girlfriend Marissa Ayers are 'obsessed with each other' entering the new NFL season.
  
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• Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

  08-09-2026 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.
  
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• Don't ask about the tour from hell: Pakistan cut short questions during tetchy chat with captain Babar Azam after sending home seven players and  coach before third Test against England

  08-09-2026 17:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Pakistan called an abrupt halt to questions about their tumultuous Test tour on Tuesday with captain Babar Azam fronting a tetchy pre-match press conference.
  
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• Aaron Rodgers' star wide receiver peddles bizarre conspiracy theory and claims 'another civilization' exists on Earth

  08-09-2026 17:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers star DK Metcalf has bizarrely claimed he thinks Antarctica is 'another world' and there there is 'another civilization inside of Earth.'
  
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• Tom Brady bites back at critics of his commentary skills as he teases extension to his 10-year, $375m Fox contract

  08-09-2026 16:53 via dailymail.com
  
  The seven-time Super Bowl champion showed major improvement in his second season as an analyst and earned rave reviews for his performance in the NFC Championship game.
  
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• Harry Kane lands Ballon d'Or nomination after record-breaking 73-goal season - but England captain faces fierce competition from two Three Lions team-mates

  08-09-2026 16:51 via dailymail.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
  
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• Scott McTominay will return to Napoli training in two weeks after heart surgery in Manchester was a 'complete success'

  08-09-2026 16:50 via dailymail.com
  
  The Scotland international, 29, has been diagnosed with 'a mild benign arrhythmia', which is an abnormal or irregular heart rhythm deemed non-serious and posing no significant risk to health.
  
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• Russo and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or

  08-09-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or.
  
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• Battle of the US Open billionaires: Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro are heiresses to business empires... now they face New York showdown

  08-09-2026 16:39 via dailymail.com
  
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN NEW YORK: Both Navarro and Pegula are the daughters of billionaires, the heiresses to business empires worth a combined $15billion.
  
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• Hogh and Tierney close to returns for Celtic

  08-09-2026 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manager Martin O'Neill confirms Celtic duo Kasper Hogh and Kieran Tierney could play a part in Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match at St Johnstone.
  
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• Jerry Sandusky makes first court appearance since 2019 as disgraced Penn State coach seeks new trial after sexual abuse convictions

  08-09-2026 16:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Disgraced former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky appeared in court remotely for the first time since 2019 as he tries to argue for a new trial.
  
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• England different from when Pietersen left - Root

  08-09-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Root says the England team is "very different" to the one Kevin Pietersen was sacked from in 2014, after the former batter joined the coaching staff of the white-ball side.
  
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• Xabi Alonso reveals he has held private talks with Estevao over lack of game time - and amid reports in Brazil the forward is concerned about his Blues future

  08-09-2026 16:05 via dailymail.com
  
  KIERAN GILL: Alonso has held private talks with Estevao Willian amid speculation that Chelsea's Brazilian boy wonder is concerned with his lack of opportunities and new manager's vision for him.
  
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• Must be a safe pair of hands! Goalie for non-league London team is set to become a King in Uganda

  08-09-2026 15:59 via dailymail.com
  
  George Desmond Kamurasi, who captains the SE Dons in Bexleyheath, south-east London, has unexpectedly been chosen as the next ruler of the Tooro Kingdom.
  
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• New York Yankees star goes viral as fans spot bizarre outfit choice on US Open night out with his teammates

  08-09-2026 15:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Jazz Chisholm raised eyebrows with his choice of t-shirt as he attended the US Open on Monday night with numerous New York Yankees teammates.
  
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• High school football coach dies after being struck by lightning... just weeks on from retirement at end of 30-year career

  08-09-2026 15:54 via dailymail.com
  
  An Ohio high school has been left in mourning following the sudden death of their former longtime football coach. Joe Pierro died at the age of 60 this month after being struck by lightning.
  
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• Stunning Ole Miss fan who went viral after ESPN appearance reveals wild DMs from desperate fans

  08-09-2026 15:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Rebels supporter Sara Smith grabbed the attention of ESPN's cameraperson, who then lingered on her during a tense moment in the team's win over Louisville.
  
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• Rangers' Shankland out for up to four months & may have surgery

  08-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be out for up to four months because of a hamstring tear and the Scotland forward may have surgery.
  
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• Rangers lose Shankland for up to four months

  08-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be out for up to four months because of a hamstring tear and the Scotland forward may have surgery.
  
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• Legal action against Fifa to include women's schedule

  08-09-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Legal action from the top European leagues and global players' union Fifpro against Fifa is extended to include the world governing body's "abusive conduct" towards the women's game.
  
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• WRU support for students almost non-existent, says Williams

  08-09-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is 'almost non-existent'.
  
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• Williams warns WRU on 'almost non-existent' student support

  08-09-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is 'almost non-existent'.
  
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• Alexis Mac Allister admits he nearly left Liverpool this summer - as midfielder reveals he is 'very sad' the Reds haven't offered him a new contract

  08-09-2026 15:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he is 'very sad' that Liverpool have not offered him a new contract.
  
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• Mac Allister 'sad' at no Liverpool contract offer

  08-09-2026 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had "options" to leave in the summer.
  
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• Alexis Mac Allister admits he nearly left Liverpool this summer... and says he's 'sad' they haven't offered him a new deal

  08-09-2026 14:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Alexis Mac Allister has revealed he is 'very sad' that Liverpool have not offered him a new contract.
  
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• McTominay's heart procedure 'a complete success'

  08-09-2026 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Napoli say Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success" and expect the Scotland midfielder to resume training this month.
  
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• Como chiefs giving up seats to older fans for Champions League debut

  08-09-2026 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Como president Mirwan Suwarso and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut to allow elderly supporters to attend.
  
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