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South Africa 41-13 Wales: Red Dragons fall to SEVENTH consecutive Test loss ahead of Australia tour... as Warren Gatland insists the 'door is open' for furious Ospreys star Sam Parry to return
22/06/24 17:00
Gatland saw the world champions overcome his fresh-faced outfit with five tries in a 'home' Test for the Springboks at Twickenham. The Springboks ran in five tries having been given a real fight by Wales until they came on strong in the second half to win comfortably. With so sections of the stadium filled with green jerseys compared to red ones, Twickenham resembled the Loftus Versfeld Stadium with a vociferous South African support....read
Gloucester 22-36 Sharks: Bomb Squad end Gloucester's quest for cup double by becoming first South Africans to win a 'European' title with victory in Challenge Cup Final
24/05/24 22:08South African's deadly Bomb Squad detonated English dreams again last night as Gloucester's quest for a cup Double was wrecked by the Sharks' scrum blitz in Tottenham .
Can you guess which UFC star impressed on The Masked Singer? Fighter wows audience with rendition of OneRepublic song while dressed as a wildebeest
08/05/24 11:00The 30-year-old was earlier this week one of the contestants of the competition where celebrities perform while disguised in costumes while judges attempt to guess their identities.
European Rugby bosses yet to agree new TV deal with TNT Sports for next season as talks over next contract stall... while Champions Cup semi-finals could be hosted at same venue going forward
06/05/24 17:06TNT - previously known as BT Sport - are the main British broadcast partner of the European game's premier competition. This season they have shown every Champions Cup match live.
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan signs a new long-term deal in a huge boost to the Premiership side's long-term planning as the South African continues his revival of historic giants
02/05/24 09:47ALEX BYWATER: His new deal will see him stay in charge until at least the end of the 2029-30 campaign. The South African's commitment is a huge boost to Bath's long-term planning.
'Arrogant' Ireland made a 'big mistake' by underestimating the All Blacks at the World Cup, says South Africa star Eben Etzebeth... with Andy Farrell's side crashing out in the quarter-finals
01/05/24 15:56South Africa's double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth has described Ireland's players as 'arrogant' after revealing they told him they would meet his team in last year's World Cup final.
Matthew Lloyd: AFL great left red-faced after his tall tale about getting attacked by a lion on safari in South Africa is brutally exposed on TV
30/04/24 01:00AFL great Matthew Lloyd has scrambled to correct the record after being ambushed on the Sunday Footy Show as his co-host used a photo to ask some very curly questions about his lion encounter.
Qatar emerge as surprise bidders for the Nations Championship rugby finals, as they propose a three-day 'Superbowl of rugby'
29/04/24 16:38EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Qatar have made a surprise bid to host the finals of the new Nations Championship from 2026 in a three-day festival they are billing as a "Superbowl of rugby."
John Terry reveals BIZARRE theory why England were dumped out of the 2010 World Cup by Germany
28/04/24 06:57Fabio Capello's side were hammered 4-1 by Germany in the round of 16 in South Africa but Terry revealed the squad's pre-match ordeal might have been a contributing factor to their lacklustre display.
Mullet mania! Benhard Janse van Rensburg is the cult idol of Bristol's play-off charge - with fans growing their hair in tribute
26/04/24 21:03INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: The South African posed for pictures with a group of fans who had turned up to Ashton Gate wearing fake versions of his trademark haircut
A race against time? 'State of the art' 34,000 New York cricket venue is still under construction just 40 DAYS until the start of the T20 World Cup - and has a barren pitch with NO grass
23/04/24 14:34But it appears one ground, the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, which is being purposefully built for the tournament, is still under construction.
Sale 37-31 Harlequins: Raffi Quirke's 'Hollywood brilliance' keeps hosts in touch with Premiership play-offs as visitors fall short of heroic comeback
21/04/24 18:10CHRIS FOY: England scrum-half Raffi Quirke and his evolving brand of 'Hollywood brilliance' helped Sale fend off a dangerous Harlequins fightback on Sunday afternoon.
Leinster's capture of All Blacks sensation Jordie Barrett may not be the northern hemisphere coup it's cracked up to be, warns CHRIS FOY
21/04/24 16:03WORLD OF RUGBY - CHRIS FOY: 'I'll learn so many different things,' said the supreme All Blacks utility back. 'It will make me see the game differently and I'll bring the best bits back.'
My favourite shirt with Mickey Arthur: Arsenal is my boyhood team but Coventry City's iconic FA Cup winning shirt is the best of the lot
19/04/24 22:09I've always supported Arsenal, but developed a strong affinity for Coventry in the late 1980s, when I played Midlands club cricket alongside former City keeper Steve Ogrizovic.
Meet Australia's secret weapon for the British and Irish Lions tour: Wallabies recruit expert for 2025 series
18/04/24 12:58Parling, 40, had previously worked with England as a set-piece expert and has been based in Australia since joining the Melbourne Rebels in 2018.
Northampton and Harlequins WON'T be rewarded financially after reaching the Champions Cup semi-finals... with all revenue set be distributed equally among rugby's top leagues
16/04/24 19:42Northampton Saints and Harlequins won't receive any additional financial revenue from European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) despite them making the Champions Cup's semi-finals.
All Black centre Jordie Barrett to join Leinster on a short term deal in December as club announce stunning signing
15/04/24 18:41Leinster have sealed a stunning transfer coup after announcing that All Black centre Jordie Barrett will join them in December, until the end of next season.
European rugby chiefs to propose urgent format changes following the uproar from South African side the Bulls' decision to bring a reserve line-up to the Champions Cup quarter-final
15/04/24 17:45European rugby organisers will urge clubs to accept an urgent change to the tournaments format, to avoid a repeat of the selection controversy last weekend.
ALEX BYWATER: Plans for a rugby World Club Cup should be welcomed - the Champions Cup isn't what is once was and the sport has an opportunity to evolve and grow
10/04/24 10:28ALEX BYWATER: New plans for a World Club Cup to begin in 2028 should be welcomed by rugby fans on the proviso it does not place further demands on the players in terms of game time and welfare.
Wales and Georgia open positive talks over autumn international after the Six Nations hopefuls laid down the gauntlet to Warren Gatland's struggling side over social media
10/04/24 09:36ALEX BYWATER: With no official play-off for promotion and relegation between the Six Nations and Rugby Europe as things stand, last month Georgia called on Wales to play them in November.
'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook 'IS eligible to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year award' after the British runner completed 10k mile trek across the ENTIRE length of Africa
09/04/24 14:43The 27-year-old this week completed a run that saw him start in the continent's most southern point in South Africa on April 22 last year before crossing the finish line in the most northern point in Tunisia.
TNT Sports confirm exclusive two-year broadcast deal for Autumn Nations Series, with England set to face THREE southern hemisphere giants including world champions South Africa in November
08/04/24 13:14TNT Sports has confirmed its exclusive deal to broadcast rugby's Autumn Nations Series, as initially reported last month by Mail Sport.
European Champions Cup preview: Exeter host Bath in all-English affair, Saracens will be up against in Bordeaux without Owen Farrell... and can Stormers end La Rochelle's bid for a third consecutive crown?
06/04/24 09:39European knock-out rugby returns this weekend as six English clubs compete in the last-16 of the Investec Champions Cup looking for a place in the quarter-finals.
Top tickets for England's Test match against the All Blacks in November to cost record £229... with the price hike flying in the face of captain Jamie George seeking to make the game more accessible
05/04/24 20:34The RFU will charge the highest price ever for a standalone England Test when the All Blacks visit Twickenham, with top tickets costing £229.
LAWRENCE BOOTH: The county championship still offers compelling narratives - but with players now having dazzling, money-spinning options elsewhere around the globe, it could soon be left behind
05/04/24 13:08LAWRENCE BOOTH: Each year, cricket's central question grows more urgent, and it strikes at the heart of the four-day game: if you're not raking in the cash, what exactly are you doing?
Ardie Savea sends England warning ahead of summer Test series as the revitalised New Zealand star admits playing 'bloody good footy' in Japan has put him in prime condition
02/04/24 16:00ALEX BYWATER: England have been warned they will face a revitalised and even better Ardie Savea this summer when they take on New Zealand in a mouthwatering two-Test series.
Danny Care set for first Barbarians appearance and potential final Twickenham outing against Fiji in June after 37-year-old announced his England retirement
28/03/24 23:42CHRIS FOY: Days after the Danny Care announced his retirement from Test rugby it was revealed that he will finally play for the famous multi-national side against Fiji in June.
'My heart was started in front of hundreds of people!': Former England cricketer James Taylor on his brush with death, having a defibrillator… and giving back to the county game
27/03/24 22:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: When Taylor describes Grace Road as 'a place that's close to my heart', it is hard not to be taken back to the moment that changed his life forever.
Fluent, daring, relentless... England are reborn even in defeat as Steve Borthwick's men forge a new identity with attacking masterclass against France
17/03/24 22:31CHRIS FOY IN LYON: How often in recent memory have an England team made those watching them gasp in awe at their audacity and skilful execution? Perhaps a handful of times.
England have the country behind them at last after Steve Borthwick's finest hour against Ireland gives them validation - and precious breathing space
10/03/24 22:30CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: This means all the stirring words are no longer hollow. This means they truly are on to something after beating Ireland in the Six Nations.
Captain Jamie George calls on England to 'defend our home' in Ireland clash... with Andy Farrell's Grand Slam chasers heavy favourites for victory at Twickenham
09/03/24 00:05England captain Jamie George has urged his team to 'defend their home' after being written off for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland.
ANDY FARRELL is the motivator supreme with a human touch but woe betide anyone whose standards drop: 'He must get his team talks from the movies. They send a chill down your spine'
06/03/24 22:30NIK SIMON: It all started over lunch at the Beyerskloof wine estate in Stellenbosch. It was 2009 and Andy Farrell was on tour with Saracens for a friendly against the Stormers in Cape Town.
Patrick Mahomes poses with Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp at Adidas headquarters with sportswear giant's CEO Bjorn Gulden and rugby star Siya Kolisi... as the company's chief hails the Chiefs star as 'one of the best ever'
04/03/24 22:02Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp crossed paths on Monday as they both visited Adidas' headquarters in Germany.
TNT Sports swoop for rugby's autumn internationals - including England's mouth-watering clashes with Australia, South Africa and New Zealand - as Amazon Prime step aside
04/03/24 11:48EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Negotiations are understood to be at an advanced stage over a deal that would give TNT some mouthwatering fixtures later this year.
DAVID LLOYD reveals what role he thinks suits Jonny Bairstow best as under fire star joins the centurions
03/03/24 22:05DAVID LLOYD: The occasion of his 100th Test in Dharamshala might be a dead rubber against India but it will be viewed by Jonny as a fabulous milestone, not so much for himself but for his family.
Zach Mercer agrees to play for the Barbarians this summer following England snub... as the Gloucester star reveals he's 'done' with international duty 'for the time being' after being overlooked by Steve Borthwick
27/02/24 12:00EXCLUSIVE: No 8 Mercer returned to the Gallagher Premiership for the start of the 2023/24 campaign, signing for Gloucester after an impressive stint in French rugby with Montpellier.
CHRIS FOY: After a car crash start to the Six Nations, is end of France's golden age nigh? PLUS, no England players make my team of the week
27/02/24 00:17CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: France are in major troubl, with Matthieu Jalibert set to miss out, Jonathan Danty banned, Romain Ntamack absent and Antoine Dupont in Tinseltown.
Andy Farrell insists Ireland will not be shocked by England's blitz defence... when their quest for back-to-back Grand Slams continues at Twickenham
25/02/24 22:54England, who produced a poor performance to be beaten 30-21 by Scotland on Saturday, have a new defensive structure after Irishman Felix Jones joined their staff from the Boks.
Farewell Stan the Man! QPR legend Bowles was the ultimate maverick No. 10 who dazzled on the pitch... it's a shame his high old life was brought down by the curse of Alzheimer's
24/02/24 20:15JEFF POWELL: There was something of a tradition in days of yore for young football reporters to gather for a beer before Saturday matches at QPR's Loftus Road ground.
Scotland talisman Finn Russell shrugs off talk of England's blitz defence ahead of Saturday's huge Six Nations clash at Murrayfield: 'It's not just me you should fear!'
23/02/24 22:32The cheeky grin appeared on Finn Russell's face as soon as he heard the local reporter's question: 'There's a feeling in England if they neutralise you, they neutralise Scotland?'
'Ireland don't scare us!': Wales centre Nick Tompkins insists Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin will be a 'good test' for Warren Gatland's youthful side
23/02/24 19:24ALEX BYWATER IN DUBLIN: When Ireland host Wales at the Aviva Stadium, it will be a clash between two sides who couldn't be at more different stages both on and off the field.
The unstoppable green machine: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the tactical tricks and precocious plays that make fearsome Ireland Grand Slam-bound
22/02/24 17:00Andy Farrell's men are on course for a second successive Grand Slam and are a phenomenal side nicknamed 'The Green Machine.' It's apt because Ireland are exactly that - a machine.
'Guns, drugs and dead bodies by the roadside. Everyone wanted to be a gangster, I chose football': South Africa penalty king Ronwen Williams on his tough path to stardom
22/02/24 00:43INTERVIEW BY SIMON JONES: To hear the crackle of gunfire while playing football was normal for Ronwen Williams growing up. So was the sight of a dead body lying in the roadside.
Wales will take on South Africa in a 'home' fixture at Twickenham - with Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters concerts meaning Warren Gatland's side can NOT play at the Principality Stadium
21/02/24 15:18ALEX BYWATER: The Principality Stadium is not available for rugby this summer because of concerts, with Taylor Swift playing at the ground on June 18 and the Foo Fighters on June 25.
England's hopes of reclaiming the Calcutta Cup from Scotland take a blow as Alex Mitchell is ruled out of Murrayfield showdown with a knee injury
18/02/24 20:42ALEX BYWATER: Borthwick last night named a 36-man squad to prepare for the trip to Murrayfield and Mitchell's absence is a blow because he has become key for club and country.
MIKE BROWN: How England's Felix Jones-inspired blitz defence could be key to winning against Scotland by shutting down Finn Russell and co in Edinburgh
17/02/24 22:30MIKE BROWN: I've been speaking to my Leicester team-mate - South Africa's Handre Pollard - about the Felix Jones-inspired blitz defence now being used by England.
Cricket power couple Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc's unwanted record that might NEVER be beaten - as ruthless Aussies take complete control in South Africa Test at the WACA
17/02/24 01:35They are the undoubted power couple of world cricket - and Alyssa Healy plus paceman Mitchell Starc now also share an unwanted batting record at Test level that may never be beaten.
Yorkshire reach out-of-court settlement with ex-medical chief Wayne Morton after firing him over sex scandal claims - with county's compensation bill surpassing £2m for 16 unlawful staff sackings
14/02/24 14:21EXCLUSIVE: Morton was suing Yorkshire for £569,000 for breach of contract in 2021, when he was one of 16 members of the club's coaching and medical teams sacked via email over the Rafiq case.
The next David Warner? A Brett Lee clone? Five up and coming Aussie cricketers that could be our next international stars
13/02/24 02:25Australia's triumph at the recent Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa could prove to be perfect timing, with the likes of Harry Dixon and Callum Vidler poised to become international stars.
Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast: Sebastian Haller's incredible finish late-on gives the Elephants their dream home AFCON win despite sacking their manager in the group stages
11/02/24 22:09Sebastian Haller's brilliantly improvised finish was enough to complete a dream AFCON final win for Ivory Coast as they came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1.
Australian cricket's power couple Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc have hilarious quarrel on live TV
07/02/24 23:59Cricket power couple Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc have had an awkward on-air exchange during the Australian women's second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday.
Why the Australian women's cricket team have seemingly lost their aura - according to South African captain Marizanne Kapp
07/02/24 23:17South African captain Marizanne Kapp believes the Aussie women's cricket team aren't as imposing as they used to be following the retirement of decorated skipper Meg Lanning.
Kelechi Iheanacho leads wild celebrations after scoring the winning penalty for Nigeria in dramatic AFCON semi-final win over South Africa
07/02/24 22:12In a game marred with controversy, Nigeria needed penalties to beat South Africa , with the Leicester forward scoring the decisive spot kick to send his side to Sunday's final.
Chaos at AFCON after Victor Osimhen scores late second for Nigeria against South Africa in their semi-final... but VAR rules goal out and awards a PENALTY at the other end instead to force extra-time!
07/02/24 19:26The tie went to extra time, but seemed to be all-but-done in the 90th minute of normal time when Nigeria thought they had scored a second goal to go 2-0 up, but VAR intervened to over-rule the goal.
Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pace bowler to top ICC's rankings after his excellent nine-wicket haul in second Test win over England
07/02/24 12:20Bumrah's nine for 91 propelled him to No 1 in the ICC's bowling charts - a position only previously occupied amongst his compatriots by spin trio Ashwin, Jadeja and Bedi.
Victor Osimhen gives Nigeria a scare ahead of Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after 'abdominal discomfort' sees Napoli striker miss team flight
06/02/24 07:15The Super Eagles are set to take on South Africa in Bouaké, Ivory Coast on Wednesday as they bid to reach their first AFCON final since 2013.
From the outhouse to the Penthouse! Mitch Marsh to be next Australian captain after previously thinking his career was 'done and dusted'
06/02/24 03:37After once thinking he was 'done and dusted' as an international cricketer, Mitch Marsh looks set to captain Australia in this year's T20 World Cup - despite the return of Pat Cummins.
Barry John dead: 'The King' of Rugby who is considered one of the sport's all-time greats dies aged 79
04/02/24 17:38A statement released by John's family read: "Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children.
England must chase a record total to win the second Test against India after Shubman Gill's century on day three... with Ben Stokes' side one wicket down and requiring 331 more runs to claim victory
04/02/24 11:41PAUL NEWMAN IN VISAKHAPATNAM: Not only that but victory here would eclipse anything Stokes and Brendon McCullum have achieved to date since they were appointed.
Hilarious AFCON commentary sees broadcaster go viral AGAIN, as Mohamed Barakat sings World Cup classic 'Waka Waka' in shootout... after rising to fame during Everton's defeat by Fulham earlier this season
04/02/24 11:20South Africa progressed to the semi-finals of the tournament after winning in dramatic fashion, defeating their opponents in a penalty shootout after the game had finished 0-0 in 120 minutes.
Boxer Harry Garside admits he was on the verge of suicide as he opens up on devastating toll of domestic violence allegations
04/02/24 00:02Australian boxing star Harry Garside has opened up on the toll that domestic violence allegations levelled against him took during 2023, revealing that he was on the verge of suicide.
Ex-Man Utd flop Bebe misses penalty as Cape Verde suffer shootout heartbreak at AFCON, with South Africa keeper making 'save of the tournament' late on and stopping FOUR from the spot to set up Nigeria semi-final
03/02/24 23:03South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams starred in a dramatic penalty shootout against Cape Verde in the AFCON quarter-finals to send his side through to face Nigeria in the semi-finals.
Ademola Lookman's dad gives heart-warming interview about his son's rise with Nigeria at AFCON... with soaring Super Eagles now awaiting semi-final showdown with South Africa
03/02/24 00:22Ademola Lookman's dad has spoken about his pride towards his son during Nigeria's fine Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Why David Warner and wife Candice were nowhere to be seen at Australian cricket's night of nights
01/02/24 04:22They are the power couple of Australian cricket - but David Warner and his wife Candice gave the Allan Border Medal a miss on Wednesday night at Melbourne's Crown Casino.
Man United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is 'sent off TWICE' as tournament favourites Morocco crash out of AFCON after shock loss to South Africa - as Old Trafford flop was given second yellow card and then called back for straight red
31/01/24 00:03Morroco were one of the pre-tournament favourites, given their historic run at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, South Arica's Makgopa scored a brilliant opening goal.
NASSER HUSSAIN: The stubbornness of Ben Stokes is his greatest strength... a captain's faith in how his team plays and his players can be so powerful, and England's leader has both in abundance
28/01/24 21:16NASSER HUSSAIN: Stokes never manoeuvres away from what this England team are trying to achieve, no matter what anyone from outside might be saying. It would be natural to doubt yourself.
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after suffering chemical burns from 'a freak accident using a powerful DETERGENT'
27/01/24 11:04The 51-year-old, who led the Springboks to World Cup glory in 2019 as head coach, sustained the injury in a 'freak accident using a powerful detergent product'.
CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick turns to Charlie Ewels as England's injury list piles up ahead of Six Nations opener against Italy... but there is positive news for Ollie Lawrence
26/01/24 22:31England sent for a reinforcement from Bath yesterday in the giant shape of Charlie Ewels - and they should soon be able to summon another after a positive update about Ollie Lawrence.
Cricketer refuses to back Pat Cummins and Steve Smith's controversial Australia Day stance after making honest admission
25/01/24 09:54Both Cummins and Smith have claimed that January 26 is not an appropriate date to celebrate the national holiday, with the date a highly controversial issue due to the landing of the First Fleet from Britain.
AFCON hosts Ivory Coast sneak through into knockout stages despite sacking their manager on Wednesday after Zambia were beaten by Morocco... as last-16 ties are revealed
25/01/24 00:20It was to be Zambia and Ghana, who saw striker Inaki Williams return to Athletic Bilbao with a bang against Barcelona, who were the two unlucky third placed teams not to progress.
Sky Sports close in on UK TV rights for 2024 Indian Premier League as broadcasting giants swoop in with an offer amid DAZN's on-going legal battle with Viacom 18
24/01/24 13:58EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sports are set to snap up UK TV rights for this year's IPL following a legal battle between existing rights holders DAZN and Indian media company Viacom18.
DAVID LLOYD: Shoaib Bashir's visa snub has echoes of the Basil D'Oliveira apartheid row... the ECB should think about bringing the England team home
23/01/24 22:30COMMENT: The ECB have a decision. Either ignore it and carry on, tell India they will not start the Test series until their full complement of players is present, or bring the England team home.
American golfer Nick Dunlap, 20, draws Luke Littler comparison after becoming first non-pro to win PGA Tour in 33 years - leaving fans stunned by his age
23/01/24 12:36The rising golf star, who hails from Alabama and was a teenager until last month, has drawn comparisons with the UK's own Luke Littler for his maturity beyond his years.
Owen Farrell CONFIRMED to be joining French side Racing 92 on a two-year deal this summer... with former England captain to leave Saracens after taking break from international game
22/01/24 19:15The 32-year-old will leave Saracens after 15 seasons to move across the Channel after agreeing a two-year contract.
NASSER HUSSAIN: Virat Kohli's absence gives England a glimmer of hope in India... but let's hope he will be back soon as the Test series will not be same without him
22/01/24 18:46NASSER HUSSAIN: Virat Kohli's absence from the first two Tests against England is a huge blow to the series - especially coming just the day after the news that Harry Brook would also be missing.
Why 20-year-old student, who became the first amateur winner on golf's PGA Tour in 33 years, WON'T get his hands on the $1.5m prize... which goes to the lucky loser instead!
22/01/24 11:52American golfer Nick Dunlap has missed out on a $1.5million (£1.2m) top prize despite becoming the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event in 33 years.
Harry Brook is ruled OUT of England's five-Test series against India because of personal reasons in huge setback to Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's plans... with Dan Lawrence drafted in as late replacement
21/01/24 10:24PAUL NEWMAN: England's mission improbable in attempting to win in India became even harder when Harry Brook was forced to pull out of at least the start of their five-Test series.
UFC fans label the last seconds of Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis as some of 'the most exciting ever' as South African dethrones controversial American at UFC 297
21/01/24 10:21UFC fans were left giving a standing ovation as Saturday's middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland came to an end,
Fans in Dricus du Plessis's hometown of Pretoria go wild as South Africa celebrates its first UFC champion following his split decision win over Sean Strickland in Toronto
21/01/24 09:18Fans in Pretoria were jubilant as hometown hero Dricus du Plessis became the first South African to become a UFC champion with his win in Toronto.
Dricus Du Plessis becomes FIRST South African UFC champion as he dethrones controversial American Sean Strickland by split decision after incredible five-round main event
21/01/24 06:45WILL GRIFFEE: Dricus du Plessis became South Africa's first ever UFC champion by beating Sean Strickland in Toronto on Saturday night.
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes
Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor
Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw
'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary
Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
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Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
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Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly'
Jermain Jenas disagrees
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Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court
Hitting top form
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The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
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Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
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Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
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Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville
Jibe at fellow pundit
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Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016
New revelations
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Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
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Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
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The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
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They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
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Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
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Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
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Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
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Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
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England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
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Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
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Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
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Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
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Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia
'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out
Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania
Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
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Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off
Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
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India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches
Hilarious moment
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Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
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Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury
Two-time champion
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Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
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Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
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Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***'
Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros
The attacker's partner gave birth this week
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Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group
