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• Vrancken admits Hearts will need almost perfect performance to avoid another Euro exit

  21-08-2026 00:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Wouter Vrancken admits his Hearts team will need an almost perfect performance in Austria next week if they are to reach the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.
  
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• McInnes demands improvements as ropey Rangers toil to narrow first leg win over Czechs

  21-08-2026 00:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Rangers boss Derek McInnes admits his team will need to show a major improvement if they are to clinch a place in the group stage of the UEFA Conference League.
  
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• RANGERS 1 JABLONEC 0: Ryan Naderi nets to nick a narrow lead but Ibrox men remain so unconvincing

  21-08-2026 00:43 via dailymail.com
  
  After taking a step forward with an emphatic victory over St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup last weekend
  
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• Veteran sports reporter resigns after woke newspaper refused to publish column about opposing trans athletes

  21-08-2026 00:40 via dailymail.com
  
  The column focused on a rally supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham , who voiced opposition to transgender women competing in female sports categories.
  
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• Alfred Johansson proud of his side but knows Motherwell will learn the hard way from defeat to Freiburg

  21-08-2026 00:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson admitted his side 'learned the hard way' as they went down 3-1 to Freiburg in the Europa Conference League
  
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• Baseball legend Sammy Sosa makes rare public appearance... years on from skin bleaching controversy

  21-08-2026 00:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Years after fans grew concerned for baseball icon Sammy Sosa after his skin looked noticeably whiter than normal, he looked significantly different at a rare public appearance in California.
  
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• MOTHERWELL 1 FREIBURG 3: Brave Steelmen are eventually undone by German giants

  21-08-2026 00:28 via dailymail.com
  
  'Write your name in history, go further than those before you' read the banner which greeted the players on to the field at Fir Park last night.
  
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• HEARTS 2 RAPID VIENNA 2: Wilson's wonder strike has Tynecastle in raptures but Gorgie men are pegged back for draw

  21-08-2026 00:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Hearts' hopes of avoiding the ignominy of being knocked out of three different European competitions in the space of six weeks at the start of the season are in the balance.
  
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• TNT Sport bosses bemused by Joe Cole after pundit bizarrely claimed Hull City have arrived in the Premier League 'through the back door' and he snubbed call to cover opening game - as Tigers owner hits back

  21-08-2026 00:02 via dailymail.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The former Chelsea and England man has triggered outrage in East Yorkshire thanks to comments he made with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole.
  
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• No ego, refreshingly candid and the polar opposite of Oliver Glasner: This is what I learned from Pierre Sage's brilliant first press conference as Crystal Palace boss - from his tactical 'three pillars' to transfer clues on Sarr, Wharton and more

  20-08-2026 23:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Palace's press suite has benefitted from a summer refurbishment. Not only have the plastic chairs been replaced by rows of leather seating, there is also a new man in the hotseat.
  
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• Juventus star faces missing start of the new football season after a FAN two-foot tackled and injured his hero in pitch invasion gone wrong

  20-08-2026 23:19 via dailymail.com
  
  As part of the tradition of the match, fans typically invade the pitch during the latter stages of the event, which is billed as a family friendly celebration.
  
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• NBA team accused of appalling treatment of pregnant staffer in explosive lawsuit

  20-08-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Crystal Lee, who worked for the Sacramento Kings from 2022 until 2025, filed the lawsuit in California Superior Court, claiming she was demoted during and after her pregnancy.
  
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• Ex-ESPN star claims legendary NBA coach and friend turned on her over Donald Trump support in nasty feud

  20-08-2026 23:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Former ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele revealed the 'passive aggressiveness from NBA coaches' after she publicly expressed her support for President Donald Trump.
  
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• Liverpool expected to make improved offer for Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh after £50m bid was rejected - with club still locked in talks with PSG in deal for Bradley Barcola

  20-08-2026 23:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Liverpool are expected to make an improved offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after having a £50m bid rejected. 
  
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• PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS: Our experts pick which side will win title, who will go down, biggest flop and best new signing ahead of the new season

  20-08-2026 22:50 via dailymail.com
  
  It's been a long 12 weeks since the final day of the 2025-26 season but football fans can finally rejoice - the Premier League is back. 
  
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• NFL teams fined $500K each after massive brawl at practice as league steps up new crackdown

  20-08-2026 22:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The NFL is cracking down on teams fighting at joint practices during training camp.
  
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• Harry Brook underlines his status as Test cricket's new No 1 batsman with sparkling 91, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH... as England dominate Pakistan to build a commanding lead

  20-08-2026 21:45 via dailymail.com
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT HEADINGLEY: The day after being confirmed as Test cricket's new No 1 batsman, Harry Brook celebrated his ascent with a blistering 91 off 93 balls as England dominated.
  
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• Brother of Finlay Tarling will ride in Vuelta a Espana just eight days after British 19-year-old was fatally struck by van during race - and parents back him with brave statement

  20-08-2026 21:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The 22-year-old will take to the start line at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday in Monaco just eight days after his younger brother Finlay, 19, died during the Tour of Portugal.
  
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• Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle players to shut out 'negativity' following mass exodus of stars this summer - as new Toon boss says he 'doesn't care' about concerns over his lack of Premier League experience

  20-08-2026 20:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle has told his players to shut out the 'negativity' around Newcastle United ahead of their season opener against Liverpool.
  
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• How a billionaire is bidding to establish American football's presence in Europe with a London team the latest milestone - and what is missing to take AFL Europe to the next level

  20-08-2026 20:34 via dailymail.com
  
  If F Scott Fitgerald was still alive a follow up to one of his greatest novels could have been inspired by an American tycoon who is on a crusade to convert England to American football.
  
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• Controversial NFL star Tyreek Hill's bitter divorce battle takes ugly turn with estranged wife's explosive bribery questions

  20-08-2026 19:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Keeta Hill, who filed for divorce from the NFL free agent last year, has accused Hill of refusing to answer questions about him allegedly paying a woman who accused him of abuse.
  
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• Man United boss Michael Carrick says it is 'ridiculous' to suggest they have an easy start against Hull and Ipswich - and plays down talk of a Premier League title challenge

  20-08-2026 19:46 via dailymail.com
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Carrick says it's 'ridiculous' to suggest United have been handed an easy start to the season - and admits it's asking a lot for his team to be considered title challengers.
  
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• NBA legend James Harden makes final $97 million decision on his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers

  20-08-2026 19:29 via dailymail.com
  
  James Harden has decided his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the new NBA season.
  
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• Premier League captains agree to continue taking the knee TWICE per season - despite most WSL sides stopping the anti-racism gesture

  20-08-2026 19:15 via dailymail.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: Premier League players will again take the knee following a discussion between club captains, Daily Mail Sport understands.
  
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• Man United boss Michael Carrick plays down talk of a Premier League title challenge - and says it is 'ridiculous' to suggest they have an easy start against Hull and Ipswich

  20-08-2026 18:53 via dailymail.com
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Carrick says it's 'ridiculous' to suggest United have been handed an easy start to the season - and admits it's asking a lot for his team to be considered title challengers.
  
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• Man United progressing in Carlos Baleba talks with Brighton, Aston Villa table Ollie Watkins contract offer amid Saudi interest, and Man City see Adam Wharton enquiry rebuffed: WINDOW WATCH

  20-08-2026 18:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
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• Former Mr. Olympia bodybuilder and Navy veteran dead at 40... weeks after haunting social media post

  20-08-2026 18:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Dwayne Quamina passed away suddenly on Sunday, barely a week after finishing sixth at a competition in Atlanta, according to reports. No cause of death has yet been confirmed.
  
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• Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle players to shut out 'negativity' following mass exodus of stars this summer - as new Toon boss defends his track record

  20-08-2026 18:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle has told his players to shut out the 'negativity' around Newcastle United ahead of their season opener against Liverpool.
  
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• Liverpool approach Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh - with club still locked in talks with PSG in deal for Bradley Barcola

  20-08-2026 18:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Liverpool have approached Brighton over signing winger Yankuba Minteh this summer.
  
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• Inside story of Liverpool's summer: The buzzword in pre-season, a new vibe on the training ground, players stepping up behind the scenes and the problems that still need solving as Andoni Iraola era begins this weekend

  20-08-2026 18:06 via dailymail.com
  
  LEWIS STEELE: If everything falls into place for Liverpool, they can win the Premier League this season. The problem, however, is that there might be too many 'ifs', 'buts' and 'maybes'.
  
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