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• Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final

  12-06-2026 23:15 via bbc.com
  
  George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
  
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• Iran anthem booed before World Cup opener against New Zealand following protests at Los Angeles stadium

  16-06-2026 04:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The Iranian national anthem received a mixture of boos and whistles at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before the country's World Cup opener with New Zealand.
  
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• Iran vs New Zealand - World Cup LIVE: Elijah Just's sensational brace puts the All Whites back in front after Iranians clawed one back in tense opener

  16-06-2026 04:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a tense backdrop.
  
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• AFL blasted for 'pathetic' social media post about Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda - as footy star brands league a 'disgrace'

  16-06-2026 04:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Footy fans lashed out after the AFL tried to ride the wave of interest in the Aussies after their World Cup win.
  
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• Harry Kewell launches blistering attack on American football after Yank former star taunted the Socceroos

  16-06-2026 04:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The Socceroos legend didn't mince his words as he responded to Mike Grella insulting the Aussie team at the World Cup.
  
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• Iran vs New Zealand - World Cup LIVE: All Whites get off to fast start after Team Melli's national anthem was booed ahead of politically-charged opener

  16-06-2026 03:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a tense backdrop.
  
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• The inside story of how Thomas Tuchel built England to win the World Cup: From a Munich cafe to Mount Everest, the squad's 'penny-drop' camp in Serbia, why he insists on video-calling players, brutal honesty and the 'shirt full of stars' mission

  16-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  In one of his first meetings with his England players in 2025, Thomas Tuchel stood in a dark room in front of a screen that showed Mount Everest. This was to be the target. The top of the world.
  
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• How to fill the Saka void, the star whose pace can hurt Croatia and should Rogers beat Bellingham in the battle for No 10? Our experts reveal their England starting XIs to win World Cup opener - and only two of them agree... do you?

  16-06-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  England start their bid to end 60 years of hurt in Dallas on Wednesday evening. We've asked our experts to pick their XIs to beat Croatia and get the World Cup off to a flier. Do you agree?
  
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• Iran vs New Zealand - World Cup LIVE: Middle Eastern team begin tournament in politically-charged opener amid protests and US peace deal

  16-06-2026 02:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Iran get their World Cup campaign underway against New Zealand in politically-charged game in Los Angeles against a tense backdrop.
  
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• Inside the madness of the UFC White House event: How Donald Trump's 80th birthday became the greatest night in combat sports history

  16-06-2026 02:48 via dailymail.com
  
  JAMES COHEN AT THE WHITE HOUSE: It was, above all else, a celebration. A celebration of America, of the sport that Trump has made no secret of his love for, and of the President himself.
  
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• Tragedy strikes bachelorette party of NBA star Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée as close friend suddenly dies at 26 during St. Barts celebrations

  16-06-2026 02:44 via dailymail.com
  
  A Caribbean bachelorette party hosted by Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée ended in tragedy as one of the attendees died just two days after turning 26.
  
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• AFL star Malakai Champion is charged with serious misconduct for blowing his nose on a rival player

  16-06-2026 02:35 via dailymail.com
  
  It's not the first time that bodily fluids have landed an AFL player in hot water this season.
  
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• Mel McLaughlin reveals she had half a lung removed in cancer surgery as she makes emotional post about Socceroos' World Cup win

  16-06-2026 02:10 via dailymail.com
  
  The popular presenter's cancer battle stunned her fans late last year.
  
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• Troy Deeney lays into outgoing Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after star's £52m exit to Real Madrid is confirmed

  16-06-2026 02:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Cucurella had spoken up last season on decisions made at Chelsea which he did not agree with, such as the New Year's Day departure of head coach, Enzo Maresca.
  
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• Knicks star trolled after foul-mouthed livestream goes off the rails as wild NBA Championship celebrations roll on

  16-06-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson had not posted anything on X since March but broke that streak for an important request on Monday morning: 'Somebody take Mikal Bridges' phone'
  
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• NBA icon Dwight Howard's bitter divorce feud takes fresh twist as he accuses wife of 'tricking him into marriage with fertility lies'

  16-06-2026 01:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Dwight Howard is accusing his estranged wife of lying about her own infertility to trick him into marrying her as well as her allegations of cocaine use against the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
  
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• Tartan Army are knocking it out of the park with Boston invasion as entranced locals pay warm tribute to party-loving Scotland supporters

  16-06-2026 00:55 via dailymail.com
  
  There was no small talk from the driver as the taxi wound its way through Boston's leafy streets towards Logan Airport.
  
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• Scotland livewire Ben Gannon-Doak is revelling in his World Cup adventure... but reveals how John McGinn mocked him for celebrating winning a goal kick!

  16-06-2026 00:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Euro 2024 offered up so many regrets for Scotland that it felt pointless homing in on one.
  
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• World Cup rocked by more chaos as FBI arrests illegal immigrant amid mass drone crackdown at tournament venues

  16-06-2026 00:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The illegal alien from Mexico with a prior cocaine distribution conviction was detained after flying a drone over Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, the FBI announced.
  
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• James Trafford admits he may have to leave Man City to become England's No 1 - and insists being a first-choice goalkeeper at club level is crucial to securing the shirt

  16-06-2026 00:39 via dailymail.com
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: Trafford has been open about the difficulties of not playing and is looking at his options ahead of next term.
  
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• Scotland's Haiti heroics were inspired by a change of approach and a bit of family time, says assistant coach Steven Naismith

  16-06-2026 00:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Steven Naismith believes a more liberated approach from Steve Clarke helped Scotland get off to a winning start at the World Cup.
  
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• Rodri takes swipe at Cape Verde's defensive tactics and claims they 'don't get past midfield' after Spain's dismal stalemate against World Cup minnows

  16-06-2026 00:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Rodri has criticised Cape Verde's tactics after Spain were held to a shock draw in their World Cup opener.
  
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• Tottenham make audacious approach for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali after securing Premier League survival under Roberto De Zerbi

  16-06-2026 00:05 via dailymail.com
  
  The Newcastle midfielder has been the subject of significant speculation regarding his future this summer.
  
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• Belgium vs Egypt - World Cup RECAP: All the reaction as Romelu Lukaku's impact from the bench helps Belgians fight back to claim draw in Group G opener

  15-06-2026 23:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Belgium get their World Cup campaign underway in Group G as they take on Egypt at the Seattle Stadium.
  
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• Belgium vs Egypt - World Cup LIVE: All the reaction as Romelu Lukaku's impact from the bench helps Belgians fight back to claim draw in Group G opener

  15-06-2026 23:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Belgium get their World Cup campaign underway in Group G as they take on Egypt at the Seattle Stadium.
  
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• Tributes pour in after former college football player dies at 26 after drowning in Lake Michigan

  15-06-2026 23:19 via dailymail.com
  
  One of two individuals who drowned along Lake Michigan on Saturday has been identified as a former college football standout. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office responded to a 'water emergency.'
  
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• Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Romelu Lukaku shows class is permanent after making instant impact - and how birthday boy Mohamed Salah's surprise role was a tactical masterstroke, writes LEWIS STEELE

  15-06-2026 23:18 via dailymail.com
  
  LEWIS STEELE: Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku made his presence felt just 22 seconds after coming on to force an Egypt mistake and own goal as Belgium came from behind to draw.
  
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• Revealed: Why England turned to The Beatles for their World Cup squad announcement video

  15-06-2026 23:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The FA released a Fab Four-inspired squad unveiling on social media, with John Lennon opening proceedings by declaring that his group are 'jolly English, actually'.
  
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• REVEALED: England team rented Trump's notorious ICE deportation plane for World Cup

  15-06-2026 23:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The team touched down in Missouri on Saturday but eschewed private jets in favor of a charter plane that usually forms part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 'ICE Air' fleet.
  
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• Supportive boyfriend Tiger Woods prioritizes girlfriend Vanessa Trump's cancer battle... as embattled golfer puts own DUI arrest struggles behind him

  15-06-2026 22:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Despite dealing with his own personal issues after an arrest for DUI earlier this year, Tiger Woods has decided to focus on girlfriend Vanessa Trump as she battles cancer.
  
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