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• U.S. sending very powerful team to Rio, says expert

  11-07-2016 22:50
  By Gene Cherry EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - The United States will field a powerhouse athletics team for next month's Rio Olympics even though several big names crashed out in the just-completed American trials. "It's one of the strongest ever," respected international athletics expert Mel Watman told Reuters via email. "They could well exceed the nine gold medals obtained at the London Olympics of 2012." Decathlon world record holder Ashton Eaton, triple jumper Christian Taylor, pole vaulter Jenn
  
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• Ken Bates dead at 94: Amazing life of controversial former Chelsea owner who saved the club, almost signed Graeme Souness, used to phone me up to rant about Todd Boehly and labelled Leeds fans 'morons'

  11-07-2026 22:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Bates, who famously bought the west London football club for just £1 in 1982, passed away peacefully in Monaco on Saturday morning surrounded by his wife and family.
  
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• Townsend's torment: Scotland head coach sees his dream of historic win over South Africa go up in smoke

  11-07-2026 22:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend admitted he dared to dream that his team were on course to clinch an historic victory over South Africa.
  
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• Bournemouth's Alex Jimenez joins Fiorentina on loan amid investigation into alleged messages with 15-year-old girl

  11-07-2026 22:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Bournemouth defender Alex Jimenez has joined Serie A club Fiorentina on a season-long loan amid an investigation into allegations he sent inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
  
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• Norway vs England - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: Team leak CONFIRMED as Tuchel makes Bukayo Saka gamble and replaces Jarell Quansah after ban controversy - so, can they stop Haaland?

  11-07-2026 22:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as England take on Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Miami.
  
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• England must beat the heat AND Erling Haaland with Thomas Tuchel's side hit by sweltering 44 DEGREE Miami conditions after fears World Cup quarter final with Norway would be delayed

  11-07-2026 21:57 via dailymail.com
  
  A major heat risk has been declared in South Florida with temperatures said to be rising to 29-32°C - with a realfeel of up to 44°C - by the time today's game is due to kick off at 5pm in Miami (10pm UK time).
  
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• Revealed: The four England stars at risk of suspension for World Cup semi-final ahead of Norway clash

  11-07-2026 21:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's are preparing for a meeting with Erling Haaland & Co in Miami on Saturday night, and should the team gain a substantial lead, a place in the final four.
  
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• Legendary BBC commentator announces shock retirement on air - following BBC's decision to axe Andrew Castle after 23 years

  11-07-2026 21:41 via dailymail.com
  
  John Lloyd, the BBC's tennis commentator, was calling the men's doubles final on Centre Court on Saturday as Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara's defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.
  
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• Norway vs England - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: Thomas Tuchel set to make huge call at right-back after Jarell Quansah's controversial suspension - with another big name DROPPED

  11-07-2026 21:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as England take on Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Miami.
  
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• SOUTH AFRICA 42 SCOTLAND 28: Bold Scotland edged out in ten-try thriller against world champions South Africa

  11-07-2026 20:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Scotland fell agonisingly short of an historic victory over South Africa in the Nations Championship after a truly epic contest in Pretoria.
  
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• Girlfriend of South Africa soccer star Jayden Adams' emotional World Cup message resurfaces after his tragic death at 25

  11-07-2026 20:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Soccer has been rocked by the sudden death of Jayden Adams, who featured twice for South Africa at the World Cup before they were knocked out by Canada in the last 32 on June 28.
  
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• Norway vs England - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: Team news 'LEAKED' with Thomas Tuchel set to make huge call at right-back after Jarell Quansah's controversial suspension

  11-07-2026 20:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as England take on Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Miami.
  
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• Linda Noskova WINS Wimbledon: Czech star finally clinches Grand Slam after spurning FIVE championship points in SW19 thriller - and emotionally thanks her mother two years after her tragic death

  11-07-2026 20:21 via dailymail.com
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT WIMBLEDON: After two hours and 27 minutes, Linda Noskova buried her face between her knees and wept the tears of a Wimbledon champion.
  
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• England 73-8 Fiji PLAYER RATINGS: Who must Steve Borthwick use more? Which unheralded figure is great at doing the grunt work? And who earned an impressive 8.5/10?

  11-07-2026 20:13 via dailymail.com
  
  ALEX BYWATER: England ended a run of five straight defeats with a 73-8 hammering of Fiji in their Nations Championship clash.
  
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• Ex-NFL QB with $205m in career earnings reveals multiple teams have tried to tempt him out of retirement

  11-07-2026 20:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The 35-year-old, who earned four Pro-Bowl selections throughout his 10-year career in the league, shocked fans by hanging up his cleats in May 2025 due to a shoulder injury.
  
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• Inside Conor McGregor's UFC return: Banning sex, living like a monk in a converted storeroom - and rebuilding the leg he shattered against Dustin Poirier as icon bids to revive his career

  11-07-2026 19:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Conor McGregor has promised many comebacks over the years. Since suffering the leg break against Dustin Poirier in 2021, he has repeatedly declared himself ready to return.
  
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• Norway vs England - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: The Three Lions aim to reach the final four - but weather chaos may derail Miami clash

  11-07-2026 18:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as England take on Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Miami.
  
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• Fiji's feeble resistance will do little to answer the questions surrounding Steve Borthwick's England future - this was hollow preparation for Argentina next week

  11-07-2026 18:39 via dailymail.com
  
  NIK SIMON AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: Stepping off the team bus in the Mersey docks, Steve Borthwick received an ominous Fijian welcome.
  
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• Dave Portnoy blasts 'coward' WNBA Commissioner for pulling out of interview amid Caitlin Clark drama: 'Worst run league in the world'

  11-07-2026 18:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The WNBA became embroiled in more controversy last month when Clark - who has emerged as the face of the league in recent years - was punched in the throat by a rival player.
  
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• England 8-73 Fiji PLAYER RATINGS: Who must Steve Borthwick use more? Which unheralded figure is great at doing the grunt work? And who earned an impressive 8.5/10?

  11-07-2026 17:59 via dailymail.com
  
  ALEX BYWATER: England ended a run of five straight defeats with a 73-8 hammering of Fiji in their Nations Championship clash.
  
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• England's World Cup quarter-final with Norway at risk of DELAY as Miami issues hot weather warning just hours ahead of kick-off

  11-07-2026 17:35 via dailymail.com
  
  A major heat risk has been declared in South Florida with temperatures said to be rising to 29-32°C - with a realfeel of up to 44 °C - by the time today's game is due to kick off at 5pm in Miami (10pm UK time).
  
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• Jurgen Klopp agrees to take over Germany: Former Liverpool boss is close to sealing his return to the dugout after two years away

  11-07-2026 17:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to succeed Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the German national team.
  
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• 'Reclusive' Lionel Messi's secret life locked in Fort Lauderdale: Everything you see is 'very orchestrated', say insiders who reveal divergence from wife... and retirement plan

  11-07-2026 16:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Despite his remarkable sporting exploits on the grandest stage of all, an insider has told The Daily Mail how different Messi is away from the pitch...
  
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• Mo Salah is wanted by MLS side Sporting Kansas City, Everton keen on Jacob Murphy and Man City complete £10m Jeremy Monga deal: WINDOW WATCH

  11-07-2026 15:51 via dailymail.com
  
  It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. 
  
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• WWE legend Jim Ross set to undergo brain surgery after 40-day hospital stay in scary health update

  11-07-2026 15:47 via dailymail.com
  
  'I'm getting ready to have another surgery, brain surgery this time, and that's going to be an adventure, because I don't think they're going to find much, oh God, my brain,' he joked.
  
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• Jayden Adams dead at 25: Tributes flood in after death of South Africa footballer just weeks after playing at 2026 World Cup

  11-07-2026 15:31 via dailymail.com
  
  South Africa star Jayden Adams has sadly passed away aged 25 just weeks after playing at the World Cup, according to reports.
  
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• Ken Bates dead at 94: Tributes pour in for ex-Chelsea owner who famously bought London club for just £1

  11-07-2026 15:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Bates, who famously bought the west London football club for just £1 in 1982, passed away peacefully in Monaco on Saturday morning surrounded by his wife and family.
  
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• Ex-college football star Ivan Garza dies at 25 after being struck by vehicle while crossing the street

  11-07-2026 14:27 via dailymail.com
  
  He passed away on Wednesday following the tragic collision in his hometown of Delano. Police responded at around 4am to reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
  
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• WNBA commissioner pulls out of scheduled media appearance as Caitlin Clark controversy rolls on

  11-07-2026 13:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The league was forced to weather yet another storm of controversy last month when Clark - arguably the face of the league - was punched in the throat by a rival during an Indiana Fever game.
  
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• Cape Verde's viral World Cup star Vozinha, 40, has new species of SEA SLUG named after him following heroic performances

  11-07-2026 13:25 via dailymail.com
  
  As well as keeping a clean sheet against Spain and Saudi Arabia, Vozinha made 18 saves across the tournament and outperformed his xG against by 0.9.
  
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