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• Triathlon - Brownlees' smiles hide the pain

  18-08-2016 22:20
  By Mitch Phillips RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The Brownlee brothers' incredible demolition of the best of the rest of the world in Thursday's Olympic triathlon might have looked straightforward but to deliver a textbook race in Rio they had to go through "hell" first. Alistair, 28, became the first triathlete to retain an Olympic title and Jonny, 26, added a silver to the bronze he picked up in London four years ago. Alistair took time to savour the moment, walking down the finish chute holding t
  
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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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• MLB great and two-time World Series winner married to Kate Upton announces retirement at age 43

  08-07-2026 19:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The 43-year-old, who is married to model Kate Upton, shared the news with his fans on Wednesday afternoon, posting a lengthy statement on social media.
  
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• Canada World Cup star Alistair Johnston blasts airline for flying him to wrong city and losing his bags in travel disaster after loss to Morocco

  08-07-2026 19:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Canada, one of the co-hosts of the World Cup, were dumped out of the competition last Saturday, with a bruising 3-0 defeat to Morocco in Houston eliminating them at the last-16 stage.
  
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• Man United AGREE £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea after missing out on £116m Elliot Anderson and £85m Mateus Fernandes

  08-07-2026 19:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Santos joined Chelsea from Brazilians Vasco da Gama in 2023 and made 43 appearances for the club last season, scoring three times.
  
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• Louis Theroux manosphere doc star Ed Matthews is arrested while watching England's win over Mexico in the United States - and slurs as he repeats his 'public intoxication' reasoning

  08-07-2026 19:18 via dailymail.com
  
  A social media influencer who featured in Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere documentary was arrested in the USA while watching England's win over Mexico on Monday.
  
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• Stick to the football, lads! England's World Cup stars cool off with diving competition ahead of Norway clash - with fans left in stitches as one player keeps his socks on!

  08-07-2026 19:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The likes of Anthony Gordon , Elliot Anderson and Dan Burn were all willing participants ahead of the crunch clash with Norway in the quarter-finals at the weekend.
  
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• Ruben Amorim FINALLY breaks his silence on Man United exit as he says SORRY to fans and admits he 'made mistakes', six months after being sacked

  08-07-2026 19:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Ruben Amorim has admitted he made mistakes as Manchester United's head coach and apologised to fans for not acknowledging them since he was sacked in January.
  
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• Josh Allen speaks out on the Bills firing Sean McDermott as he admits 'change is needed sometimes' amid Super Bowl heartache

  08-07-2026 19:04 via dailymail.com
  
  McDermott was axed back in January after nine seasons in charge following the Bills' heartbreaking 33-30 playoff loss to the Denver Broncos and was quickly replaced by Joe Brady.
  
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• Whatever happened to Martin O'Neill's summer rebuild? Lack of urgency in transfer market could come back to haunt Celtic

  08-07-2026 18:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Four weeks have passed since it was finally confirmed that Martin O'Neill would continue as Celtic's manager into next season.
  
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• Man United agree £50m deal for Andrey Santos... and we reveal how close Birmingham came to signing Illan Meslier before Arsenal approach: WINDOW WATCH

  08-07-2026 18:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
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• US soccer legends take aim at 'Captain America' Christian Pulisic after viral interview left fans furious in the wake of World Cup humiliation

  08-07-2026 18:43 via dailymail.com
  
  The US team were miles off the pace against their European opponents with the hopes of the nation falling on starman Christian Pulisic as the minutes - and their chances - dwindled down.
  
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• He's done it again! Brit sensation Arthur Fery becomes first wildcard to reach Wimbledon semi-final in 25 years with straight-sets win over No9 seed Flavio Cobolli

  08-07-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The 23-year-old world No114 had never previously passed the second round but is now just one match away from the final.
  
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• World Cup team of the last 16: Argentina's secret 'general' who could boss England in the semi-finals, three Moroccan stars that shone, and the Belgium ace who dumped out the USA

  08-07-2026 18:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Ninety-six matches down, eight to go and we have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Let's look back on the thrilling matches that made up the round of 16.
  
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• Netflix, Disney and YouTube join fight for 2030 and 2034 World Cup rights as FIFA looks to cash in on success of US tournament with $2 BILLION deal

  08-07-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  As the current tournament shatters viewership records across North America, FIFA are looking to capitalize on the soaring American interest in the global game.
  
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• Why is a 59-cap Fiji star who went to three World Cups playing fifth-tier rugby in Wales? 'It's a long story,' says ex-Leicester flier VERENIKI GONEVA, from post-match beers and world records to working on railway tracks

  08-07-2026 18:09 via dailymail.com
  
  When visiting players arrive at Rhigos RFC, they have to make a long, muddy and uphill journey on foot from the changing rooms to the pitch. Those who do are in for a shock when they get there.
  
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• How Coventry are preparing for the Premier League: An £8m revamp to CBS Arena, the star men in line for new contracts, where they will strengthen after smashing transfer record and Carl Rushworth's price tag revealed

  08-07-2026 17:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Coventry have to build a team capable of staying in the top flight. Yet transfers cannot be the only focus for the Sky Blues, who have a challenging job making their infrastructure Premier League-ready.
  
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• Fans turn on Thierry Henry over 'arrogant' reply to Alexi Lalas over Trump-Balogun USA World Cup saga

  08-07-2026 17:41 via dailymail.com
  
  While discussing USA's World Cup elimination, Henry began speaking about the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's suspended red card when he clashed with Lalas live on air.
  
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• Jordan Henderson shares update post-surgery - after being ruled out of the World Cup following freak accident during England celebrations in Mexico

  08-07-2026 17:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The England star, 36, suffered a chilling arm injury as he vaulted an advertising hoarding while celebrating the 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup last 16.
  
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• Ex-NFL star calls wife's rape allegations a 'lie' as ugly legal drama takes fresh twist with claims she cheated on him with pregnant friend's husband

  08-07-2026 17:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Football star-turned-TV analyst Marcellus Wiley has strenuously denied his wife Annemarie's allegations of rape and abuse throughout their marriage, describing them as 'lies'.
  
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• Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma questioned by police and facing dangerous driving charge after female cyclist hospitalised

  08-07-2026 16:54 via dailymail.com
  
  The report claims Mitoma had entered an intersection after going through a red light, with the Japanese footballer having mistakenly driven when the pedestrian green light had shown.
  
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• Stunning wealth of Tiger Woods' son Charlie, 17, and Kai Trump, 19, revealed in new college NIL money list

  08-07-2026 16:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Though he's struggled on the course throughout the 2026 season, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, Charlie, boasts an impressive NIL valuation, according to recent reports.
  
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• Man United edging closer in move for Andrey Santos - with Chelsea placing £50m pricetag on Brazil midfielder

  08-07-2026 16:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Santos joined Chelsea from Brazilians Vasco da Gama in 2023 and made 43 appearances for the club last season, scoring three times.
  
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• Welcome to Miami! 30,000 England fans set to descend on American city for World Cup quarter-final against Norway

  08-07-2026 16:00 via dailymail.com
  
  The Three Lions were very much the away side when they overcame Mexico at a ferociously partisan Azteca Stadium in the last-16, but officials believe it will be a very different story on Saturday.
  
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• State of Origin RECAP: NSW pull off one of the great underdog victories in wild match marred by awful decision that hurt Queensland

  08-07-2026 15:56 via dailymail.com
  
  The Daily Mail will bring you all the latest updates, reaction and controversy as the Blues try to do the near impossible and beat Queensland on their home turf in the series decider.
  
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• Trump ally blasts Uzbek driver allowed into America under Biden who killed college soccer star, 21, and had to use a translator to talk to cops

  08-07-2026 15:34 via dailymail.com
  
  A college soccer player has been killed in a fatal car crash involving an Uzbek driver who allegedly can't speak English and ripped out the dash cam from his own vehicle.
  
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• Prosecutors make decision on Super Bowl champion's domestic battery charges... after he was accused of attacking pregnant girlfriend

  08-07-2026 15:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Jackson was arrested on charges of suspected domestic battery on June 8, with police called to his San Fernando Valley home over an alleged dispute with the woman.
  
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• Revealed: Reason why top English referee Michael Oliver could be BLOCKED from taking charge of the World Cup final

  08-07-2026 14:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Oliver, 41, is one of seven Premier League officials in North America for the tournament and is seen as one of the favourites to take charge of the final.
  
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