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• Rio giving away 500,000 Paralympics tickets to boost support

  30-05-2016 23:02
  Organisers of the 2016 Paralympic Games are giving away half a million tickets 100 days before the start of competition in a bid to boost support for September's events, officials said on Monday. Sales have lagged and Rio de Janeiro said it was buying 500,000 tickets to give to city employees, students and the handicapped. Before the announcement, only 720,000 out of the total 3.3 million tickets had been sold, Donovan Ferreti, director of ticketing, told reporters.
  
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• Insiders insist there are 'NO problems' between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel after star hit back at England boss for calling Three Lions 'lucky' in remarkable interview

  12-07-2026 23:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The German branded his side 'lucky' after Bellingham's brace and help from both VAR and a spider camera cable saw them creep past the spirited Scandinavians after extra-time.
  
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• Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT

  12-07-2026 23:37 via dailymail.com
  
  On one side of the draw, France and Spain, the stylists and the matadors, most people's pick for the best two teams of the tournament so far. In the other semi-final, two more sides who many see as mirrors of each other, two sides whose progress to the last four has been more about struggle than style. 
  
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• Roy Keane claims Erling Haaland's dad 'always seems to be drinking' in bizarre response to ex-Norway star's World Cup fury, as Alf Inge hits back with brutal reply in latest chapter of 30-year feud

  12-07-2026 23:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Haaland Sr took to X to congratulate 'Bellingham and the referee' and claimed Norway were 'robbed' by French referee Clement Turpin, who denied Norway a second goal.
  
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• Was this England's own Hand of God? MARK CLATTENBURG on the spidercam storm - and what the technology really shows

  12-07-2026 23:23 via dailymail.com
  
  MARK CLATTENBURG: England had scored their equaliser. The English fans at Miami Gardens were going crazy, celebrating Jude Bellingham's brilliant goal. 
  
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• Revealed: Crazed message Conor McGregor screamed at Max Holloway after ACL tear ruined UFC comeback

  12-07-2026 23:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Fighting for the first time in over five years, McGregor launched himself across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started, only to land awkwardly.
  
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• Footage of couple arguing at World Cup game goes viral as fans speculate over what sparked tense exchange

  12-07-2026 23:01 via dailymail.com
  
  A video at the World Cup has gone viral after a pair of fans were seen bickering during a match which has left social media wondering what could have possibly led to the dispute.
  
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• Tom Kim is back where he belongs as long-awaited renaissance leads to Scottish Open triumph

  12-07-2026 22:25 via dailymail.com
  
  A track record on East Lothian's 'golf coast' proved to be crucial at the Renaissance Club today as Tom Kim won the Scottish Open.
  
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• Beaming Princess Kate hands Jannik Sinner the Wimbledon winner's trophy after he beat Alexander Zverev in men's final - as William, George and Charlotte watch on

  12-07-2026 22:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The Princess of Wales was watched by her proud family, Prince William and two of their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, while their youngest son Prince Louis stayed at home.
  
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• Newcastle hijacked AGAIN: Aston Villa lead race for Johan Manzambi after Magpies struck £49m deal to sign Swiss star in another huge blow to transfer plans

  12-07-2026 21:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Aston Villa have moved ahead of Newcastle United in the race for Switzerland international Johan Manzambi.
  
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• Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon: Top seed beats Alexander Zverev in thrilling men's final to claim back-to-back titles

  12-07-2026 21:41 via dailymail.com
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT WIMBLEDON: Across the course of three hours, 46 minutes and four sets, Zverev threw it all at the world No 1. But it, once again, was not quite enough.
  
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• Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon: Top seed beats Alexander Zverev in men's final to claim back-to-back titles

  12-07-2026 21:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Jannik Sinner continued his dominance over men's tennis as he beat Alexander Zverev in the final at Wimbledon.
  
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• Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev - Wimbledon men's final LIVE: Defending champion retains title with thrilling four-set win

  12-07-2026 21:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon men's final.
  
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• Enraged Rory McIlroy heard berating himself on hot mic after rare gaffe: 'So bad at golf'

  12-07-2026 21:01 via dailymail.com
  
  After moving to within two shots of the lead, a disastrous error on the 16th hole brought McIlroy's hopes of victory crashing down - and triggered a hilarious soundbite from him.
  
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• NFL star under fire for brutal no-show at kids football camp as furious parents hit out

  12-07-2026 20:28 via dailymail.com
  
  A Carolina Panthers star is under fire after he and his entire team no-showed at a camp - leaving children and parents in the lurch and deeply disappointed.
  
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• Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev - Wimbledon men's final LIVE: Defending champion LEADS after finally breaking serve

  12-07-2026 20:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon men's final.
  
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• Furious Rory McIlroy heard berating himself on hot mic after rare gaffe: 'So bad at golf'

  12-07-2026 20:01 via dailymail.com
  
  After moving to within two shots of the lead, a disastrous error on the 16th hole brought McIlroy's hopes of victory crashing down - and triggered a hilarious soundbite from him.
  
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• Harry Kane backs Thomas Tuchel's call that England should be better: Three Lions skipper admits 'we know we can improve' and calls for 'full control' ahead of Argentina clash

  12-07-2026 20:00 via dailymail.com
  
  CRAIG HOPE IN MIAMI: The Three Lions will face Lionel Messi 's world champions in Atlanta on Wednesday after Jude Bellingham 's double saw them scrape past Norway in Miami.
  
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• Inside the sacking of Brendon McCullum: The talks that sealed his downfall, the final straw for England chiefs, how indecision led to selection chaos - and what happens next with team left in limbo

  12-07-2026 19:55 via dailymail.com
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH: It felt symbolic that news of Brendon McCullum's sacking as England's Test coach came only the day after his T20 team had moved top of the rankings with a 4-0 thrashing.
  
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• Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev - Wimbledon men's final LIVE: Defending champion levels after ANOTHER tie-break in tense clash between World No 1 and No 2

  12-07-2026 19:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon men's final.
  
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• Police braced for logistical nightmare ahead of England's huge semi-final with Argentina after fans clashed in Atlanta as authorities are made aware of arch rivalry

  12-07-2026 19:32 via dailymail.com
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN MIAMI: Officers are expecting a 50-50 split of fans of both nations and are aware of the prospect of increased tensions thanks to relations between the countries.
  
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• Do England now have their own 'Hand of God'?: How alternative angle of Norway spidercam incident risks new scandal that will overshadow the World Cup, writes MARK CLATTENBURG

  12-07-2026 19:18 via dailymail.com
  
  MARK CLATTENBURG: England had scored their equaliser. The English fans at Miami Gardens were going crazy, celebrating Jude Bellingham's brilliant goal. 
  
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• Caitlin Clark's glamorous teammate Sophie Cunningham turns heads as surprise ring girl for UFC 329

  12-07-2026 19:16 via dailymail.com
  
  WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was making the most of the Indiana Fever's rest days as she made an impromptu appearance at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
  
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• Scots draw positives from pulsating Pretoria encounter but rue a missed opportunity against mighty Boks

  12-07-2026 19:00 via dailymail.com
  
  As the dust settled on a truly breathless encounter in Pretoria, there was a strange mix of emotions felt among the Scotland players.
  
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• Furious MLB pitcher REJECTS All-Star invitation after claiming he was 'disrespected'

  12-07-2026 18:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler has felt slighted by National League managers one too many times.
  
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• Now Southampton offer Spygate intern, 23, permanent role at the club - after he insisted he was acting on orders from above

  12-07-2026 18:20 via dailymail.com
  
  The youngster was spotted by Middlesbrough filming their training session ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final.
  
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• How Tyler Offiah - son of rugby league legend Martin - is vowing to inspire England to Junior World Championship glory by harnessing Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality'... before setting his sights on Hollywood!

  12-07-2026 18:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Tyler Offiah is one of English rugby's most promising young talents, but his sporting ability tells only a tiny part of his story through life so far.
  
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• Fans claim Conor McGregor was injured BEFORE nightmare UFC comeback as viral footage sparks conspiracy theories

  12-07-2026 18:02 via dailymail.com
  
  After five years away from the sport, McGregor, 37, finally made his comeback at a sold-out T-Mobile Arena, but there would be no fairytale ending for his die-hard fans who made the journey to Las Vegas.
  
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• Ted Lasso star makes his US pro soccer debut... but it ends in disaster as team is dumped out of cup

  12-07-2026 18:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Cristo Fernández - the actor best known for his role as Dani Rojas on the popular comedy 'Ted Lasso' - has made his American pro soccer debut.
  
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• INSIDE SPORT: FIFA continues to turn a blind eye ahead of England Argentina showdown, the water is strong in Miami and Juan Mata goes Stateside

  12-07-2026 17:44 via dailymail.com
  
  INSIDE SPORT: After their extra-time quarter-final win over Switzerland Nicolas Otamendi shared footage on his Instagram of him and his fellow players again belting out the anthem.
  
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